Working towards an independent future with Derwen College
Mary Woodall works as a part-time receptionist in a hotel. She travels there independently on a bus from the supported accommodation where she lives in…
Tag: disability-employment
Interview: How local bakery Step and Stone are transforming employment opportunities for disabled people
Bristol-based bakery, Step and Stone, makes handmade lavosh flatbreads with a social purpose. They work with young people with learning disabilities, h…
Untapped potential: UnLtd and Scope join forces to tackle the disability employment gap
Disabled people are twice as likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people, and only one in every 16 people with a learning disability is in paid em…
New UnLtd Impact Fund backs Sofab Sports as first investment
UnLtd has invested in pioneering company Sofab Sports, making it the first business backed by the organisation’s new Impact Fund. SoFab Sports will rec…
My Story – Ian Rice, Photographer
Ian is a keen wildlife photographer who has also worked with the British Olympic Association and the British Paralympic Association. He is a member of…
Grant to Support Disabled People in the Workplace Rises by Over a Third
Hundreds of disabled employees are to benefit from a £15,000 rise on Access to Work grants to assist them at work. People will now be able to claim up …
Able finds out about this year’s ERSA Disability and Health Employment Finalists for 2018
Now in its sixth year, the ERSA Employability Awards celebrate best practice across the employment support sector and seeks to demonstrate the day-to-d…
Recycle Mobility Centre first Scottish enterprise to offer mobility equipment to people affected by welfare reform
RMC is the first social enterprise in Scotland to offer reconditioned mobility equipment to people affected by welfare reform and are committed to proj…
Minister for Disabled People, Sarah Newton speaks about the development of assistive technology
Minister for Disabled People Sarah Newton, MP speaks to Able Magazine on how the development of assistive technology is helping more disabled people st…
London workshop inspires disabled people to fulfil career ambitions
Leonard Cheshire and Howden’s Joinery teamed up to inspire disabled people with tips for career success. The two organisations held a workshop this …
Finalists for 2018 ERSA Employability Awards announced
Yesterday ERSA announced the finalists for the 2018 Employability Awards, sponsored by Clarion Futures, at its AGM in London. The list of finalists inc…
Growing in Confidence: Find out what the Government’s Disability Confident scheme has in store next
The Government’s Disability Confident scheme celebrated its first anniversary towards the end of last year. We look at the project’s first year and whe…
Work With Me Scheme supports more disabled people to get into work
Latest Government figures show that there are one million disabled people in the UK who want to and are able to work but are currently not employed. Di…
Disability Confident: We speak to the team at Channel 4 about their Disability Confident Leader status
One of the most enthusiastic and visible supporters of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme is broadcaster Channel 4. The scheme encourages busi…
Transport Secretary visits Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company to help more disabled people into work
Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling toured Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company this week – a social enterprise which employs injured ve…