'I don't want to live on benefits, I want to work'

Teenager Kailee Kember-Brown, a wheelchair user from Dover, Kent, has applied for over 40 jobs but faced challenges finding employment due to her disability. The 19-year-old, who receives a Universal Credit health top-up, desires to work to avoid boredom and enhance her financial independence. Despite facing barriers in the job market, including inaccessible recruitment processes and misconceptions about disabled employees, Kailee remains determined to secure meaningful employment and contribute to the workforce.