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…
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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…
Lewis Is Determined To Earn His Independence
Lewis Partridge is determined to prove that learning difficulties are not necessarily a barrier to securing paid work, paving the way for a much more…
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…
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…
Ambitious about Autism rolls out work programme to support more young people with autism into work
Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism is to roll out its award winning Autism Exchange Programme to businesses…
BDF’s disability experts share knowledge and advice for businesses in new podcast series
Listeners will soon have the opportunity to hear from leading experts on disability and business with a new podcast series from Business Disability Forum (BDF)….
Merseyside work placement scheme for young adults with Asperger’s up for two national awards
Autism Together’s Step into Work Plus programme has been shortlisted for two categories in the National Autistic Society’s prestigious Autism Professional Awards. The Wirral-based charity…
Interview awkwardness still a barrier for disabled workers
With new research showing more than a third of UK workers considered changing employers in January, new not-for-profit disability organisation Purple is highlighting how daunting…
Royal Bank of Scotland named one of the best businesses for disabled people
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has scored 88% in Business Disability Forum’s Disability Standard, a world-renowned tool used to measure accessibility and inclusion in the…
Minister for Disabled People launches new scheme to highlight untapped talent to employers
This week, a new Disability Confident scheme was launched, giving employers the tools they need to recruit, retain and develop disabled people in their workforce. The…