AFK - Working With Disability

🌸 Spring reminds us that growth takes time, and every journey is different.

Just like flowers bloom in their own way, every disabled or neurodivergent young person we support needs something unique. There is no one-size-fits-all.

That is why AFK takes a personalised approach. We get to know each young person, understand what matters to them, and provide the right support for their journey to independence.

Meet Ivy

Six-year-old Ivy from Brighton has spina bifida and recently had hip reconstruction surgery. After three months in a cast, she needed equipment to rebuild her strength. But just as importantly, she wanted to play with her friends again.

Our Mobility team did not just find a trike. They sourced the right trike for Ivy’s needs. One that supports her rehabilitation and gives her the freedom to:

• Ride around her cul-de-sac with friends
• Cycle to see the horses she loves 🐴
• Explore the beach near her home 🏖️

It even arrived in sparkle pink, her favourite colour 💖

For every £1 we spent on Ivy’s trike, we secured an extra 25p from other funders, helping her family get the full support they needed.

That is the AFK difference.

🌱 Help more young people bloom:

www.afkcharity.org

This National Careers Week, we’re celebrating every step towards work, big and small.

For many young people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent, accessing meaningful career opportunities can come with additional barriers. That’s where AFK comes in.

Our employment team provides tailored, practical support, from exploring career options and building confidence to CV writing and interview preparation.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.afkcharity.org/our-employment-services