Archive | 2022

44% Employment Gap Between Disabled and Non-disabled People

Ulster University research underlines the vital role employers play in closing the 44% employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people in NI. Businesses that currently are not supporting disabled staff and providing flexible working patterns can learn from the practices adopted by members of Employers for Disability NI. Training, advice and information is available for […]

Disability Positive Accreditation Launched

Disability Positive Accreditation recognises local employers who put their commitment to the employment of disabled people into practice. The only local accreditation of its kind, those who attain accreditation can be certain they are working to a high standard and are among the best Disability Positive employers in NI. Three NI employers share how they […]

International Disability Summit Comes to Belfast 7/8 June 2022

A unique and renowned international summit on disability and employment is coming to Belfast for the first time on 7 and 8 June 2022.  This high profile event, brought to Belfast by the Harkin Institute in partnership with NI’s Department for Communities, brings together leaders and activists from business, statutory, voluntary and academic sectors amongst […]