When I Grow Up
– FILM STARRING IDENTICAL
TWINS WINS NATIONAL AWARD A FILM WHICH HOPES TO CHANGE PEOPLE’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS EMPLOYING SOMEONE WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME, HAS WON A NATIONAL AWARD
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hen I grow up’ was a collaboration between the Down’s Syndrome Association and internet sensations Ollie and Cameron. It shows the seven-year-old identical twins testing out jobs at the fire service, a café, hairdressers and supermarket, and promotes the message that children who have Down’s syndrome should grow up expecting to be employed in the same way as everybody else. “We are so chuffed that the film has been named ‘Charity Film of the Year’ at the Charity Today Awards 2020. It was incredible to be part of a film that portrays such an important message and having lots of fun in the process
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was an added bonus! The boys had a blast, especially with the fire hoses! I hope that the film helps employers to think about people with Down’s syndrome as potential employees, people with hopes, dreams and ability. I also hope that it encourages parents to talk about employment opportunities with their children so that they have a presumption of seeking employment when the time comes” said Elaine Scougal, Ollie and Cameron’s mum. The film beat off competition from across the UK to win the accolade. It was made by the Down’s Syndrome Association for their employment programme WorkFit. The scheme
brings together employers and jobseekers who have Down’s syndrome and is a tailored service dedicated to training employers
