disability and employment

Work & Education

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…

Work & Education

How a supported employment service can help people with learning disabilities secure work

30/01/2023

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Support, Assistance, Guidance signpost with each word on a yellow background in black capital letters

We share the benefits of using a supported employment service and job coach to gain the skills and knowledge for…

Work & Education

6 ways to secure employment if you have a learning disability

13/01/2023

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A woman with Down's syndrome sat in a cafe working at a table on her laptop. She has long brown hair in a ponytail and is wearing a soft pink jacket and pale blue top.

Disability consultant, Emma Shepherd, dispels some of the myths and gives you some practical tips on how to gain your dream…

Work & Education

5 accessible ways to succeed working from home if you have a disability

30/07/2022

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A silver laptop on a white desk viewed from above with a woman typing. There is a cup of coffee next, plate of cookies, phone and notepad to it

Working from home is becoming more possible and beneficial for people. Emma shares five simple ways to organise, plan, communicate…

Lifestyle

Legally Powered: improving accessibility and making a difference through law and journalism

20/04/2022

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Victoria-Jayne

Victoria-Jayne is making changes to accessibility through law and journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

Lifestyle

Disabled student journalist calls an innovative accessible course a “stepping stone to a career in journalism”

08/04/2022

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Hannah Deakin in her wheelchail holding a notebook

Disabled blogger, Hannah Deakin, shares her experience pursuing a career in journalism by studying the ADJ's Certificate Foundation in Journalism.

News

Kick-start your writing career with the Disability & Journalism Forum

15/03/2022

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Black and white image showing a laptop keyboard, writing pad, pen and cup of coffee from above

Join the Disability & Journalism Forum this March at its virtual event, with talks from industry experts, to kick-start your…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Para equestrian Sophie Christiansen in the spotlight

16/07/2021

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Sophie Christian with two horses

We speak to Para equestrian champion Sophie Christiansen about living with cerebral palsy and competing in Para dressage ahead of…

Entertainment & Culture

Coronation Street highlights the challenges faced by disabled people working from home during the pandemic

01/07/2021

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Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong on Coronation Street

Coronation Street is set to broadcast a storyline next week that highlights the challenges disabled people have faced trying to…

Work & Education

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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Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
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New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.