The DEA will explore all options available to the individual including residential training. Residential training is designed for anyone whose disability prevents them from entering local training provision. Potential trainees must be considered likely to be capable of taking up employment, including supported employment , following the training programme. Applicants must be unemployed prior to starting training. Individuals who have completed a training programme are ineligible to take up another place within the following 12 months.
Some providers also offer associate programmes with local colleges of further education.
Please note that some training provision is specifically designed for individuals with hearing or visual impairment. Training Providers are located throughout the country.