A supportive and inclusive place to work
At Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), diversity is not merely acknowledged, it is celebrated. Our aim is to ensure that equality is…
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Ground-breaking service supports Essex adults with learning disabilities into paid employment
A ground-breaking Inclusive Employment service in Essex is supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their aspirations of gai…
Students with vision impairment can get finance-ready for university with Student Dosh
Like most students due to start university or college this Autumn, those with vision impairment (VI) will be looking at how to finance their studies. …
The Free App That’s Helping 1000’s of Autistic Children During Lockdown
Developed by a parent to reduce his autistic son's daily anxiety, picturepath is now helping thousands of autistic families during lockdown. The app, …
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT
Starting university can be daunting for someone with vision impairment, and is likely to prove even more challenging during the current pandemic - but…
Practice Resource Manager, Russ Martin, Explains How Ashurst LLP Supported His Mental Health In The Workplace
Practice Resource Manager, Russ Martin, explains how he’s been supported through his mental health challenges and how he’s now helping others in simil…
Have You Got A Power Of Attorney? MM Legal Is Here To Help
Answer - Why do I need one of those? I am capable of making my own decisions. I’ve not got dementia. By Erika Watt of MM Legal Well, do you know…
Start-up charity honoured alongside third sector giants at Charity Times Awards
A unique UK charity, Astriid, is celebrating an impressive award shortlisting less than two years since its launch. The charity, which he…
Columnist Caroline Butterwick – Disabled Student Support
Starting university was daunting enough. How would I cope living away from home? Would I make friends? Would the workload be okay? These are all fears…
Marriott Hotels Creating Life-Changing Opportunity for Young People With Learning Disabilities in London
An innovative partnership is helping to change the lives of young people with learning disabilities in London. DFN Project SEARCH is working with M…
NHS Workforce – Disability Equality Standard
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…
Interactive learning platform Quizlet seeks expansion in the UK
Now fully launched in the UK, Quizlet (www.quizlet.com) is one of the world’s leading user-generated learning platforms and apps (and the market leade…
Columnist Holly Tuke: Ticking the right boxes
To disclose or not to disclose your disability when applying for a job. For many disabled people, trying to find a job can be daunting and frustrat…
Unique salon for people with learning disabilities opens its doors
Bradford’s first beauty salon exclusively for adults with learning disabilities has opened its doors with the help of celebrity hairdresser, Andrew Co…
Ground Broken For New Autism School
Ground has been broken on the site of a new, purpose-built, specialist school designed by Scott Brownrigg. Churchward School, a free special school…
The National Autistic Society has given Auto Trader its first-ever Autism Friendly Employer Award
The National Autistic Society has given Auto Trader its first-ever Autism Friendly Employer Award. Developed to change attitudes towards autism and cr…
Interview – Justin Tomlinson MP Minister for Disabled People
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…
Media Trust in partnership with ITV News Announces Regional Finalist for the ‘Breaking Into News’ Competition
Media Trust in partnership ITV News has today announced the finalists for ‘Breaking Into News’ a nationwide initiative to discover up a…
Survation Poll: Majority of business leaders apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions
A Survation poll commissioned by executive search firm Inclusive Boards has revealed that the majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recr…
Remember the minister who suggested Britain should make life tougher for disabled people?
Remember the MP who, talking about disabled Britons, said, “Let’s put their medical supplies at risk, squeeze their essential NHS resources, and take …
Students celebrate achievement at graduation event
A group of students are celebrating their achievement after graduating from a course that prepares them for the workplace. Ace@Optalis is a course …
Derwen College top techies take on IT Challenge
Two talented computer whizzes from Shropshire’s Derwen College competed at the national IT Challenge in Ipswich last week. Students Jamie Bullock a…
Designing and Implementing Manual Handling Systems To Support A Physical Curriculum
By James Rhodes, Marketing Manager at Hillrom (Liko) in charge of early mobilisation and falls prevention. Many children with disabilities and SEN …
Poio and Kahoot! announce the launch of the English language edition of Poio, empowering children to learn to read through play
Oslo-headquartered Poio (www.poio.com), the app providing a compelling, gamified alternative to traditional learning methods, has today announced the …
Business Disability Forum appoints new Chair
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…