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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RSS feed for this sectionLife 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 […]
Action on Hearing Loss Launches Employers’ Hub
A fantastic employer resource has been launched by Action on Hearing Loss, which includes a downloadable Employers’ Guide, videos, an online quiz and an Employers’ Hub – a one stop […]
Mental health issues affects half of all employees
A survey of 44,000 people undertaken by mental health organisation, Mind, reported that half of all employees experienced mental health issues, with only half of those having disclosed it to […]
London North Eastern Railway: space on train reserved for wheelchair users is filled with luggage
Woman who uses a wheelchair finds space on train reserved for wheelchair users filled with luggage – read news report
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 […]