Disabled young people feel failed at an early age
A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey has revealed disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further…
Employment & Education
5,000 UK employers are now Disability Confident
Minister challenges FTSE 100 to sign up to Disability Confident scheme TBT Recruitment is 5,000th organisation to become Disability Confident The Guinness Partnership becomes 50th…
Channel 4 secures Disability Confident Leader status
Channel 4 has become the first media company to achieve the status of Disability Confident Leader in a Government-backed scheme which encourages businesses to become…
BBC creates more opportunities for disabled actors
The BBC have announced that they’ll be offering more opportunities for actors with disabilities through a nationwide talent search, training programme and showcase opportunity. Class…
Student to develop new sign language for science
A University of Dundee student is taking matters into his own hands this summer as he develops new sign language for specialist biological terms currently…
Channel 4: Going the extra mile
A job in the media might seem like an impossible dream when you have a disability, but one broadcaster is going the extra mile to…
Applications are open for the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2017
First prize: a top prize of £30,000 and mentoring from Sir Stelios Prizes of £10,000 for other FOUR finalists The deadline for all applications is…
Films show next generation’s unique take on disability at Business Disability Forum event
Young filmmakers from universities across the country shared their experiences of living with disability at a unique film festival hosted by Business Disability Forum at…
Disability Employment Service Celebrates Success
People supported by Liverpool-based employment service, Vocational Support, were recognised for their employment and volunteering achievements at a special awards ceremony in Widnes on Thursday…
UK employers join Mencap call to get 120,000 more people with a learning disability in to employment over next 10 years
Mencap urges new Government to keep manifesto pledge to get 1 million more disabled people into work and improve employment opportunities for people with a learning…
Just 6% of people with a learning disability are in employment – it’s time for change
Learning Disability charity Mencap has published new research giving evidence for the business case for employing staff with a learning disability. The charity is using…
Fujitsu enters ‘hall of fame’ for disability work
Be completely you. This was Fujitsu’s message to its employees as it joined a list of the best companies working with disabled people. Business Disability…
Minister Opens London’s First College for Learners with Autism
Yesterday, (30 March), the Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, officially opened London’s first specialist day college for young people with autism, Ambitious…
BT’s disability advocate confirmed as speaker for conference
Business Disability Forum is delighted to confirm that Hari Sundaresan, a passionate advocate of disability-smart workplaces, will be speaking at its annual conference on ‘Disability-smart…
National Apprenticeship Week 2017: Harry’s Story
“I didn’t have much self -esteem to start with but it’s getting much better now. Having Peter to talk to for support and advice really…