Autistic Man Finds Paid Job, Sparks Workplace Inclusion Discussion
Update: 2025-12-09
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Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old autistic man, lands a paid job at Asda after volunteering for four years at Waitrose. His mothers social media post about his situation sparks public support, leading to job offers from both stores. Tom, who requires a support worker, aims to save for Christmas party food. His mother meets with a government minister to discuss the Access to Work Plus scheme and the Department of Work and Pensions commits to investing in employment support for neurodivergent individuals.
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