disability and employment

Work & Education

Disabled basketball coach shows students that ‘anything is possible’

Despite being disabled at birth, David Solano overcame many obstacles in life and is now encouraging his students to do…

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Work & Education

Career coach gives tips for disclosing disability to employers

This is an updated post from our archives. Career Coach Carla King shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice…

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Work & Education

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…

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Work & Education

7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers

This is an updated post from our archives. Recent research by Leonard Cheshire reveals that 73% of disabled workers in…

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Lifestyle

Actually I Can: independence and your dreams are possible as a disabled person

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has launched a campaign called Actually I Can, which encourages disabled people to share their stories…

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Work & Education

Autism: overcoming barriers to work for people on the autistic spectrum

  This is an updated post from our archives. Please note that this post was originally written in a time…

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Work & Education

Celebrate and encourage inclusivity by making your voice heard

This is an archive post from our website, originally highlighting the Disabled People’s Choice Award, which celebrated businesses excelling in…

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Work & Education

Oi’ disabled! No Job? That’s your own fault

According to the Papworth Trust, by the age of 26, disabled people are four times more likely to be out of…

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Work & Education

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

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

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Work & Education

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

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

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