Through the case studies below, we celebrate the journeys of our Supported Interns. Discover how real-world placements provide invaluable experience, build crucial skills for future employment, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Each story showcases the incredible potential unlocked when dedicated young talent is given the right opportunity and support.
Finding Our Voice: A Neurodivergent Film Collaboration Story
Learn how DISC supported intern Maximus gained practical filmmaking skills during his placement with SENDCode on the 'Just Ask Me' training film series for the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium. Working as a production assistant and trainee editor, Maximus developed his technical abilities and contributed significantly to this important project, highlighting the real-world learning achieved through supported internships.
- Client: Greater Manchester Autism Consortium
- Partners: SENDCode
- Focus: Neurodiversity-Led Production / Supported Internship / Training Resources
Speaking Out Being Heard: A Signalong set of videos for Total Communication CIC
Learn how DISC supported intern CHP gained practical filmmaking and producer skills during his work experience for Total Communication CIC on a set of films aimed helping people with learning disabilities to communicate and express themselves on the ‘Speaking Out Being Heard’ Lottery funded project a training film series for use in schools and colleges. Working as a production assistant, camera person and editor, CHP developed his technical abilities and contributed significantly to this professional project, worked in a team with highlighting the real-world learning achieved through supported internships.
- Client: Total Communication CIC
- Partners: Newbridge School and MMU
- Focus: Neurodiversity-Led Production / Supported Internship / Training Resources / Video Production Skills