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Paul Carter: journalist and senior producer with a disability for the BBC
We speak to Paul Carter, journalist and senior producer for the BBC, about living life with prosthetic limbs and short stature, plus his successful media career working with the BBC.
New figures show an increase in disabled people supported by Access to Work
New figures from the DWP show a record number of disabled people being supported by the Access to Work scheme. Find out more on the statistics and how the Access to Work scheme can benefit you.
11% of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions
A poll reveals a majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to a senior position. Find out more on the research and the launch of a toolkit that supports employers to improve the representation of disabled people in senior roles.
Career development programme for disabled employees – apply NOW
Business Disability Forum is delighted to be able to offer new career development courses specifically designed for disabled people. Find out more to see whether it’s right for you and learn how you can enrol onto the course.
Disability Smart Awards 2019 open for entries
The Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2019 are open to entries. Find out about the awards, this years categories and how to enter.
Be The Difference campaign: helping you to find work
Able Magazine recently launched its employment initiative, Be The Difference, with the aim of helping more disabled people find employment. We’ve teamed up with Able Magazine to encourage more employers
Making changes toward inclusive employment for disabled people
We all know that finding work if you have a disability can be tricky. But some businesses are starting to see the value in being inclusive employers. Find out how industries
Accessing coaching to overcome barriers
Danny West, who works as a coach and leadership consultant, strongly believes in the strength and ability of people living with long-term disabilities. Here he tells Disability Horizons how he
Life working in the City of London
Co-editor Srin Madipalli shares his thoughts on life working in the City of London; the challenge, the competition and the attitudes. I’m often asked what it was like to work in
