iii. Useful Websites
1. Association of Disabled Professionals- Some of the aims of ADP is ‘to improve the education, training, rehabilitation, and employment opportunities available to all disabled people.’ ADP’s services include ‘the provision of employment advice, information and/or peer support for the very many disabled people who contact our helpline and their advisors or friends. We have a 24-hour answerphone service where disabled people can seek advice and support from another disabled person. We feel this is very important as we have learnt that disabled people have a particular, specific, and real need to receive information from other disabled people about issues relating to education, employment and training.’
2. BBC Extend Scheme- A hub that encourages students with disabilities to apply for trainee and apprenticeship schemes.
3. Business Disability Forum- Here you have a list of employers who are members of the Business Disability Forum. Membership includes many of the UK’s largest businesses and global brands as well as public sector employers and SMEs. This means that these companies are likely to have a greater awareness of disability issues and have made a commitment to support accessibility and inclusion.
4. Diversity Milkround- This portal is a useful student and graduate career resource which provides job vacancies from employers championing diversity in the workplace, news, updates, advice etc. It has details of internships, placements and graduate jobs and schemes that you can apply for.
5. EmployAbility- EmployAbility is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting people with all disabilities into employment. It works primarily, but not exclusively, with University undergraduates/graduates to ease the transition from education to employment. Their experienced team can support your job search and provide key guidance and advice around disclosure and reasonable adjustments. EmployAbility also invites candidates to specialist recruitment events, providing insights into specific industries and the opportunity to meet key recruiters from leading companies.
6. Evenbreak- A website that matches talented disabled graduate with inclusive employers.
7. MyPlus Students’ Club- MyPlus Students’ Club provides essential careers advice to students with disabilities or long-term health conditions. They work with top graduate employers and university services to help students realise their career potential. Create a free account to access all their services.
8. Scope- Provides practical and emotional support for graduates with disabilities, as well as training and work placement opportunities.
9. Skill (National Bureau for Students With Disabilities)- Skill promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
