"Fair shot" at inclusion : empowering young adults with learning disabilities through social enterprise / Jashim Uddin Ahmed, Anisur R. Faroque, Samsul Islam, and Asma Ahmed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ahmed, Jashim Uddin, author.

Faroque, Anisur R., author.

Islam, Samsul, author.

Ahmed, Asma, author.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business planning--Case studies.

Business planning.

People with mental disabilities--Employment--Economic aspects--Case studies.

People with mental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2026.

Summary:

The case focuses on Fair Shot, a UK-based social enterprise that operates a café staffed by young adults with learning disabilities, equipping them with essential vocational skills and fostering an inclusive work environment. It explores how Fair Shot balances its social mission with financial sustainability and examines customer perceptions of businesses that prioritize inclusivity. The case also illustrates how social enterprises can serve as a model for integrating marginalized groups into the workforce while maintaining profitability. It highlights the challenges these individuals face in accessing meaningful work and how social stigma often limits their opportunities in conventional job markets. Students will be asked to analyze Fair Shot's business strategy, assess the potential benefits and limitations of its employment model, and reflect on the broader implications for workplace diversity. Additionally, they will be encouraged to consider strategies for scaling this initiative and applying similar principles in other industries to promote economic inclusion.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-83-488-5417-1

OCLC:

1569208642

Publisher Number:

T301241