More From 'Disability'
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Community NewsMeet Andrew Douglass the man tackling disability inclusion
This year, we’re delighted to support social enterprise, Parallel, as one of our charity partners, to help spread awareness of the amazing work they are doing to support the disabled community and disabled entrepreneurs, through their annual Purple Sock Day.
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How a positive and proactive attitude to recruiting and retaining disabled people can help small businesses win the talent war
Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum tells us the key to winning the talent war:
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Mrs Buckét reaches Disability Confident Committed status
Leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét, founded by StartUp Awards judge Helen Flanagan, has been awarded Disability Confident Committed status after the business pledged to take action to improve how it recruits, retains and develops disabled people.
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“Just because somebody told you you can’t, it doesn’t mean you should listen”: Meet Sophie Morgan the award-winning disability advocate
Sophie Morgan, Disability Advocate, TV Presenter & Social Entrepreneur sat down with Rebel Book Club at Ideas Fest to discuss her story, what life is like being one of the first female TV presenters in the world with a physical disability, and gave us insight into her memoir, ‘Driving Forwards’.
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What are the best accessibility tools for people with disabilities?
Lili Dewrance writes about how businesses can introduce tools to help make the workplace more accessible to people with disabilities:
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Outspoken mentor Jon McCulloch says autism makes him a better businessman
Veteran mentor Jon McCulloch was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 54. He says it makes him a better businessman. Here’s why.
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85% of Disabled Jobseekers Find Applications Challenging
Up to 85% of disabled people find that their condition has an impact when job-hunting, according to new research from the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI).
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Businesses that Fail to Consider Disabilities are Turning Customers Away at the Door
Many British businesses are losing out on a significant market by failing to provide access for people with disabilities. One fifth of the population has a disability, representing an estimated spending power of £200bn. Small businesses can’t afford to ignore the needs of this enormous market.
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Birmingham tops list for disability employment support
Birmingham is leading the way in providing extra support to get disabled people into mainstream work, Minister for Disabled People Esther McVey announced today.
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Adapting The Workplace For The UK’s Two Million Visually Impaired Employees
Up to two million people in the United Kingdom have a visual impairment and, of these, approximately 350,000 are legally blindi. In statistical terms, these people account for over five percent of the UK’s working population. Therefore, it is important for human resources (HR) staff to understand the condition and what an employee needs to succeed.
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Businesses Failing to Cater for the Disabled Will Lose Out on Olympic Revenue
People 1st — the sector skills council for the hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel (HLTT) industries — is warning business not to lose sight of serving those with disabilities as it launches a new campaign to train 200,000 hospitality and tourism staff ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Bloggers Wanted To Join The Disability Debate
Leonard Cheshire Disability would like bloggers to help shape the future of a fantastic new disability resource by posting comments to get the ball rolling. The new website, called the Disability Information Portal www.dip-online.org is a ‘one stop shop’ for the latest disability information, news and views.
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‘Shattered Lives’ Could Affect Your Business, Says HSE
Every 25 minutes, someone breaks or fractures a bone at work according to the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE is launching the ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign, to highlight the devastating consequences of simple slips, trips and falls in the workplace. In Great Britain last year, 45,749 people were injured.
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‘Game On’, As North Staffordshire Innovation Gives Disabled Children Access To The PlayStation
One of the world’s best loved entertainment systems can now be used by disabled children and young adults thanks to the innovation of two North Staffordshire entrepreneurs.
