Employers for Disability NI is delighted to invite all employers to a free briefing, Positive Action: Recruiting and Supporting People with Learning Disabilities. This briefing will be delivered by Disability […]
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Life expectancy of people with learning disabilities is 15-20 years shorter than average
A report by Prof Michael Marmot from the Institute for Health Equity (see press release for key findings) highlighted the shocking fact that people with learning disabilities will die 15-20 […]
Woman with diabetes denied reasonable adjustments at a concert venue
Kayla Hanna was attending a concert in Boucher Road, Belfast. Due to her diabetes, she always carries Lucozade for her blood sugar levels. Despite showing evidence that she has diabetes […]
Derry & Strabane Council Supports Disability Job Shadow Day
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Maolíosa McHugh hosted a reception today to honour those who took part in Job Shadow Day on 25 April at […]
Disability Role Model Videos
These videos were funded by Halifax Foundation NI. Employers for Disability NI is extremely grateful to the role models and to Ryan Hand for undertaking the interviews. Dyslexia Role Model […]
Great Night’s Craic at Pub Quiz
We had a fantastic night in McHugh’s Bar on 13th April and raised £545.50. The craic was great and we are very thankful to all who supported this event, brought […]
Attitudes towards people with mental health disabilities improving
Public attitudes towards people with mental health disabilities is improving, with half as many people having negative attitudes in the 2018 Equality Commission for NI’s attitudes survey (approximately 10%) as in the […]
Events Calender 2018
Stress Awareness and Emotional Resilience Half-day Workshop, Employers for Disability NI members, 29 June 2018 Disability Positive Training and Accreditation Seminar, Belfast City Council, 22 June 2018 Reasonable Adjustment Seminar, […]
Recognising signs of mental health issues
Recognising signs of mental health issues: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fH2RNP0Mz0BrcbH546DLQN/how-do-you-recognise-if-someone-has-a-mental-health-issue-and-what-can-you-do-about-it
Deaf Person Sues Concert Organiser
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42776454