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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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Evenbreak: a career support platform for people with disabilities

16/04/2021

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A lady in a wheelchair is working with a colleague on her laptop

Evenbreak, an online careers platform for disabled jobseekers, has launched a Career Hive, offering workshops to support 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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How I secured my disability-friendly job and how you can too

25/01/2021

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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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Finding business creativity through your disability

04/04/2013

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Disability and work

Last year we spoke to Debbie Deboo about her business, GlamSticks, and her unfortunate need to sell the company. Now Debbie…

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Life working in the City of London

24/09/2012

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Co-editor Srin Madipalli shares his thoughts on life working in the City of London; the challenge, the competition and the attitudes.…

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