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How I secured my disability-friendly job and how you can too

13/05/2024

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Emma Shepherd wearing a pink coat sat on a bench in a park with her dog on her lap and her mobility scooter behind her

Finding and obtaining a job when you have a disability can be challenging. There are a number of things you…

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Supported employment model: changing the recruitment processes to create more opportunities for disabled people

31/05/2021

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Lady with down syndrome is working with a colleague on a laptop - by Cliff Booth

Emma Shepherd talks about how the Supported Employment Model can open up more opportunities for disabled jobseekers.

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Top tips for ensuring your disability-confident employer supports your needs

05/02/2021

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Debbie Cannon, who has Cerebral Palsy, talks about how her disability-confident employer was very accommodating to her needs in the…

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New figures show an increase in disabled people supported by Access to Work

09/09/2019

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Variety of stick people with different disabilities

New figures from the DWP show a record number of disabled people being supported by the Access to Work scheme.…

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7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers

22/02/2019

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Disabled people working

A staggering 73% of disabled workers in the UK say they have stopped working due to a disability or health…

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Why councils need to introduce disability officers

21/09/2018

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Support sign

Working out what support is available to you if you’re disabled can be difficult. Where should you turn and what…

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Andy’s Kars: the garage that repairs cars and… people’s lives

24/07/2011

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Adelina Chalmers recently wrote the following article re-published from her blog Promoting Good Practice about the incredible work of Andy…

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New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
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Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
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