Start-up tackling disability stereotypes launched by Paralympian Gold-medal winner
Former Paralympic swimmer, Liz Johnson has started a new business venture set to challenge assumptions about the role disabled people can play in the job…
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Disability Confident: the scheme removing barriers to employment
It’s been just over a year since the government’s Disability Confident scheme launched, encouraging employers to up their game and modify their policies to make…
research shows carers going unidentified in the workplace
Employers are being urged to increase support for unpaid carers in the workplace, as workers fail to identify ‘hidden’ carers amongst their colleagues. According to…
Disabled people still face employment gap
Less than half of disabled people in Scotland are in employment, compared with 73% of non-disabled people, according to a report compiled by a group…
easyJet founder picks five finalists for national disabled entrepreneur award
Five finalists handpicked by Sir Stelios each win £10,000 Companies on the shortlist are Mobiloo, MentalSnapp, Evenbreak, Review My Wheelchair and Katherine Fortnum Ceramics. Winner…
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…
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…
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…
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…