Business Without Barriers: New online support hub for disabled entrepreneurs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a dedicated online hub to support disabled entrepreneurs and encourage small businesses to be mo…
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a dedicated online hub to support disabled entrepreneurs and encourage small businesses to be mo…
Director and trainer at Diverse Matters and vice chair of the Law Society’s Lawyers with Disabilities network, Yasmin Sheikh, shares her experience of…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (the SDT) is an independent statutory tribunal. It protects the interests of the public and maintai…
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, it changed life seemingly overnight. Social distancing measures meant that students, who were previously learning i…
ESA’s Parastronaut Feasibility Project will assess the feasibility of sending an astronaut with a physical disability safely into space. ESA believ…
In October 2020, Mecoco were delighted to welcome Niamh into the team of volunteers at their social enterprise. Offering disabled adults and young peo…
Gold medal winning Paralympian Liz Johnson has launched a new jobs platform to empower disabled workers and connect them with freelance job opportunit…
Sport England and UK Sport are keen to engage a new cohort of potential non-executive directors with the ambition, commitment and transferable skills …
The DFN Foundation and the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Employment Forum (NSEF) have joined forces to launch the ‘Finding …
The employment ‘marketplace’ is traditionally very active in the New Year. Perhaps people take the opportunity during their end of year holidays to si…
As part of Barratt Developments continued commitment to become a more diverse and inclusive work place and linked to the success of the partnership la…
Whizz-Kidz are a charity for young wheelchair users working to transform the lives of disabled children from across the UK in supporting them to becom…
A unique UK charity, Astriid, is celebrating an impressive award shortlisting less than two years since its launch. The charity, which he…
An innovative partnership is helping to change the lives of young people with learning disabilities in London. DFN Project SEARCH is working with M…
In an attempt to tackle poor employment rates for disabled people and improve the experiences of disabled staff in the workplace, the NHS has develope…
Bradford’s first beauty salon exclusively for adults with learning disabilities has opened its doors with the help of celebrity hairdresser, Andrew Co…
The National Autistic Society has given Auto Trader its first-ever Autism Friendly Employer Award. Developed to change attitudes towards autism and cr…
Justin Tomlinson returned to his role as Minister for Disabled People in April, a post he’d held during 2015-2016. In his first full interview since h…
A Survation poll commissioned by executive search firm Inclusive Boards has revealed that the majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recr…
A group of students are celebrating their achievement after graduating from a course that prepares them for the workplace. Ace@Optalis is a course …
Staff and students from Derwen College in Shropshire have successfully completed a cycle challenge around Lake Vyrnwy to raise funds for the college. …
Two talented computer whizzes from Shropshire’s Derwen College competed at the national IT Challenge in Ipswich last week. Students Jamie Bullock a…
Business Disability Forum has appointed a new Chair from the world of global banking and financial services. Stephen Miller takes up the role at th…
A Derby-based businessman has overcome adversity to establish a new online business. Chris Goodwin launched SchoolMates, a networking site that brings…
A National Lottery cash boost announced today (Monday 1st July) will support Scots with lived experience to develop as leaders within their communitie…