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Air Products helps people with disabilities find jobs in Didcot -
Company Makes £1000 donation To Oxfordshire Based Right Employment

25th February 2003 - On Wednesday 27 November, Air Products PLC will present a cheque for £1000 to Oxfordshire-based Right Employment, an employment service that provides support for people with disabilities within the Oxfordshire area. The donation will be used to help Right Employment to support disabled people to find and maintain paid employment.

"Air Products donation will help us continue to find suitable employment for disabled members of the community who would otherwise not be able to work." said Carol Coppin, Senior Employment Consultant, Right Employment. "Finding rewarding, fulfilling and appropriate work is very important, not only in terms of developing practical and interpersonal skills, but also in building confidence and self esteem."

Air Products employees over 20 people at its Didcot site and is always keen to support the local community. "Last year Air Products made over 100 donations to charities across the UK" said Jo Hills, corporate communications associate and member of the Air Products' UK charities committee. "We make it our priority to support charities and community groups that reflect our corporate values of, safety, health and the environment; science and education, especially groups that support the needs of the communities in which our employees live and work. "

For more information, please contact:
Charlotte Chivers
Corporate Communications Assistant
Phone: 01932 249847
Fax: 01932 258492
Email: contact

 

About AIr Products

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. The company is the largest global supplier of electronic materials, hydrogen, helium and select performance chemicals. Founded in 1940, Air Products is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $5.4 billion and operations in 30 countries, the company's 17,200 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion.
For more information, visit: www.airproducts.com.


About Right Employment

Right Employment is a supported employment service for people who have a disability. The aim of the service is to support people in finding and maintaining paid employment in ordinary workplaces. This may be full-time or part-time work. It was established in 1999 as a joint venture between Oxfordshire Learning Disabilities NHS Trust and Oxfordshire Social Services and now operates as a charitable company. Right Employment has offices in Abingdon, Oxford and Chipping Norton.

   
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