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Minister visits Calvert Trust Exmoor The Calvert Trust Exmoor recently hosted a visit from Mark Harper MP, Minister for Disabled People, which saw him meet the staff and guests, explore the fully accessible facilities and learn more about how the holiday destination enables people with a range of disabilities to take part in adventurous activities.
Changes to the scheme will also enhance support for disabled people who wish to start their own businesses. Jobseekers facing discrimination According to the latest research commissioned by the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), one in three disabled jobseekers faces discrimination. The figures show that up to 37% of disabled jobseekers have been discriminated against during the recruitment process. In addition, 82% of disabled candidates have reported a negative experience with a recruitment consultancy, which they put down to a lack of knowledge surrounding disability issues. There is also a big difference between the way candidates and recruiters think of the ‘reasonable adjustments’ made to accommodate disabled jobseekers – a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Despite the fact that 82% of recruiters claim reasonable adjustments are made to cater for disabled jobseekers, 58% of those candidates say that no such adjustments were made. If you are about to enter the world of work, see page 22 for information on how to use social media to find a job.
A new guide for getting into work A new guide has been released by the Preparing for Adulthood team which offers practical ideas and good practice examples to help address the issue of employment support for young people with mental health needs. The guide, Supporting Young People with Mental Health Needs into Employment: practical guidance for commissioners is available to download at www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/what-we-do/mentalhealth/practical-guidance-for-commissioners For more information on seeking employment with a disability, see page 22.
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