Information on our various projects and resources relating to increasing the employability and employment prospects of disabled people, and increasing the opportunities for disabled people to fully participate in Scottish civic and political life
Employability and Civic Participation
Employability
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Below are recent articles and posts that relate to this subject.
Civic Participation
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Below are recent articles and posts that relate to this subject.
20
May
Last week, several new disabled MSPs were sworn in at Holyrood. But while the Scottish Parliament elections are over,… Continue Reading Access to Elected Office Fund now open for local council elections
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14
Sep
From Monday 17 September 2018 the Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) will be open for applicants running for selection… Continue Reading Press Release: Election Fund for Disabled Candidates opens
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13
Aug
After the success of the Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) Pilot Project, we are now recruiting new members… Continue Reading Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) – Join the Decision Making Panel
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06
May
Marking the anniversary of the successful Access to Elected Office Pilot Fund Scotland which supported disabled candidates to stand… Continue Reading Press Release: Successful Access to Elected Office Fund reopens
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16
Apr
Political Parties need to do more to address the barriers that prevent disabled people from becoming fully active in… Continue Reading Press Release: Parties need to do more to make politics accessible
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Did you know...?
There is a 30.1 percentage point gap in employment between disabled and non-disabled people, representing over 2 million people. The gap has reduced by 10 percentage points over the last 14 years and has remained stable over the last two years despite the economic climate
Employability Resources
08 Apr
A shift into home working during a pandemic has left the lines between work and home blurred. Staff need… Continue Reading How active listening can strengthen your team
08 Apr
We reflect on the things we’ve done to support staff wellbeing during Covid-19 and share what’s worked. 1. Make… Continue Reading Three ways to improve staff wellbeing in the workplace!
08 Apr
As an employer or manager you may be uncertain how to discuss workplace adjustments with your staff or how… Continue Reading Six tips for discussing reasonable adjustments with staff
19 Oct
How to support your staff to return to working safely as we move out of lockdown. Inclusion – the key… Continue Reading Moving forward without fear
19 Sep
Jill is one of our interns on the Disability Equality Internship Programme, placed with Bobath Scotland as a Media Intern.… Continue Reading How to create an inclusive workplace
29 Aug
Employing disabled interns: Making reasonable adjustments Disabled employees are protected by the Equality Act 2010[1], and there is a… Continue Reading Reasonable Adjustments
29 Aug
A good article in the Guardian from last year with some tips from interns on how to get the most out… Continue Reading How to get the most out of an internship: Guardian piece
