'It makes you feel more welcome. I didn’t have that in previous jobs' 

Businesses in East Cork which give employment to people with intellectual disabilities — an initiative that has brought many rewards to both workers and employees — were recently honoured at an event in Midleton

Midleton-based business's and service users from Horizons, along with family members and supporters, who attended the Employer Recognition Awards at Midleton Distillery. Pictures: Noel Sweeney

Finding your dream job can be challenging at the best of times without having to tackle stigma and rejection at every turn.

A group of people living with intellectual disabilities have praised their employers for taking a chance on them when others would not.