About this Short Film
Conor's Story - Making it Work (ECNI, MENCAP and NIUSE, United Kingdom, 2022) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability festival. It examines the choices and supports that shape employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disability, highlighting questions of inclusion, individual agency and workplace supports. Presented by ECNI, MENCAP and NIUSE, the film invites audiences to consider practical and personal aspects of finding and keeping a job. It sits comfortably within the festival's aim to celebrate ability and prompt conversations about how communities, employers and support services can work together to create meaningful employment pathways.
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ECNI, MENCAP and NIUSE is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from ECNI, MENCAP and NIUSE.
Conor you are an exemplary employee. You are so positive and you have put all your training into practice. You should be so proud of all you do every day.
Well done Conor you are an inspiration to us all.
I really enjoyed seeing the film about you Conor. Penneys are very lucky to have you working for them. Youre a star
What an inspirational young Man. Best of luck Conor
Ah fantastic Conor. Great to see you looking so well and so happy in your work. Great example of what our young people with Special Needs have to offer
Conor you are an inspiration What an amazing documentary. Everyone at Mencap must be so proud of all your hard work.
You are a wonderful young man Conor. What a credit you are to your family and all the people you work with at Primark and Mencap. I really loved your film and finding out about you. You're a star.
Conor teaches the people he deals with much more than they teach him from the video clip.
It is a privilege to know Conor and his family . Conor bis an amazing person who always is kind to others and puts other people first . He is an amazing asset to any job . We wholeheartedly vote for Conor and wish him every success in his future .
Duine galnta - scannn spreagil. Comhghairdeas le Conor Primark agus le Mencap chomh maith Is deas an rud dea-scal.A lovely oerson and an inspiring film. Congrats to Conor Primark and Mencap also. A good news story is always nice.
Well done Conor
Well done Conor. Youre truly an inspiration
Well done Conor. Keep up the good work.
Meet Conor at family occasions. Always friendly engaging and enjoys the banter. Well done Conor his family Mencap and Primark.
Well done Conor - you can see how passionate you are about customer experience
Wow well done Conor .Youre such an amazing positive happy person which comes through on the video . a feel good feeling after watching it . You your family and colleagues and mentors should be so proud. Thank you for doing this video . Its special .
Great film conor. Your an inspiration to all employees .
Conor you are an inspiration We need more employers to recognise the value of people in similar circumstances the wonderful contribution they bring to the workplace. Well done Primark Mencap for such a chance and thanks for sharing your video. You put a smile on my face Conor.
With tremendous simplicity Conor grounds us on Focus On Ability. Truly inspiring Watching this video brings amazing joy and pride to see Conor flourish and lead the path for others
Well done Conor. You are an inspiration. So glad you have had a good experience with Mencap. Keep being you -friendly helpful compassionate and caring. Best wishes Colette I saw your potential the day I met you and I'm so glad others appreciate your skills. Good luck for your future career.
I think Connor is brilliant He is confident articulate I would be so nervous being filmed and especially speaking in front of a camera pleasant happy and proud of himself. He is a credit to mencapand his family.