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Why do people with disabilities struggle to find work?

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James Ward
Why do people with disabilities struggle to find work?

People with disabilities often struggle to find work. Disability can be a barrier for many people, but it is especially difficult to overcome when you are looking at employment opportunities. Careers with Disabilitiesis a website that supports disabled people with finding jobs, and understands the difficulties that people with disabilities face as they try and find work.This article discussed these issues, as well as some tips on how those with disabilities can improve their chances of finding a disabled job.

 

Careers with Disabilities understands lots of people with disabilities often face discrimination when applying for jobs. Disability itself is not a protected class under the law in most countries. In the UK, for example, the Equality Act 2010 only protects people with disabilities in employment if the person is a ‘protected characteristic’. Disability rights campaigners have been calling for an extension of disability protection, to prevent employers from discriminating against disabled workers and job applicants.


Next, many workplaces are not accessible or accommodating to those who use wheelchairs or other devices that help them get around. Often, disabled people who need these types of devices cannot find functionable office space. Careers with Disabilities argues that companies must provide equal access to employees and job applicants with disabilities so they can succeed in today’s workplace.


Finally, many workplaces simply do not have enough knowledge about how to work with people who have disabilities. Disability can mean many different things, and it is crucial for employers to understand the limits of a disabled person’s abilities. Companies should train their employees to understand disability and provide equal access to all workers. Disability Equality Training is becoming more popular, but it still needs to happen in many workplaces today.

 

Tips for finding work as a disabled person

 

If someone wants to find work with a disability, they should look for companies that have positive attitudes towards hiring disabled employees and applicants. They should also try to build up their confidence so they can feel comfortable interviewing at mainstream employers who are not used to disabled employees.Careers with Disabilities have provided their top 5 tips for disabled jobseekers.


- Network and talk to your friends, family members and acquaintances about job opportunities.

- Speak with Disability Officers at places of education or training. They can help you find a course that leads directly into employment in the sector where you want to work. In many cases they will also have contacts within companies who may be able to offer an interview.

- Register with Disability Employment Advisers who are located in Jobcentres across the UK. They can help you find a job or course that is right for your skills and abilities, as well as assist with other issues specific to disabled people during the hiring process.

- Ensure your CV highlights any experience relevant to work you have done since leaving education. Disability and any other experience you have which makes you stand out as a candidate need to be included in your CV

- Attend Disability Conferences, where employers come together and speak about their hiring process for disabled applicants. This can provide an opportunity to meet with companies who may want to hire someone like yourself.

 

Careers with Disabilities believe that disability discrimination is a real problem, but it can also be overcome by organizations that are willing to work with employees and job applicants who have disabilities. Employers and organizations must accommodate disabled workers in order for them to succeed in the workplace.

There are also lots of helpful resources on Careers with Disabilities that offer free advice on where to find appropriate training, what size companies might be best suited if you need accommodations at work, and how to approach them as a disabled jobseeker.

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