NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Williams Syndrome
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Williams Syndrome — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Williams Syndrome want to work, and the right support makes it possible. Between the NDIS and the Disability Employment Services program, there are several pathways into a job. This guide explains the options — school leaver supports, DES, and supported or open employment — for people with Williams Syndrome.
Work and Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by the deletion of approximately 26–28 genes from chromosome 7 (7q11.23). It affects approximately 1 in 7,500 births. Williams Syndrome is characterised by a…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Williams Syndrome, the options usually include:
How the NDIS funds work supports
NDIS employment supports sit in your Capacity Building budget (Finding and Keeping a Job), and some on-the-job help in Core. Key points:
Getting employment support into a plan for Williams Syndrome
Bring an employment goal and any assessments of your work capacity to planning. A support coordinator or a DES provider can help you map the pathway from where you are now to the job you want.