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People who are deaf or hard of hearing will have different needs in the workplace. They may require tailored supports and adjustments so that they can thrive…
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Blindness or vision impairment affects people in different ways, meaning they will require individual supports and workplace adjustments that are tailored to…
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Autistic people can bring many strengths to a workplace, but they may also face significant barriers to employment. Understanding the way in which autism…
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People with cognitive and intellectual disability are ready, willing and able to work. With the right supports and flexibility, they can bring many benefits to…
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People with intellectual disability want to work but often face significant barriers to employment. Employing people with intellectual disability requires…
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The best way to support young people with disability to gain employment after they leave school is to encourage them to have high expectations and start…
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Develop a deep knowledge of local industries and job opportunities in order to offer relevant job matches and support.
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Young people with disability are more likely to find a job or enter training after leaving school if they have a strong support network – people who believe in…
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Having a job is strongly associated with positive mental health and wellbeing. Employment can help prevent mental health challenges and can also promote…
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This recorded webinar explores the science behind building trust and engagement, focusing on how brain-based strategies can enhance outcomes in disability…
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People with disability are not all the same. Like all people, they have many identities related to culture, religion, gender and various life experiences…
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Putting the person and their experiences at the centre of the employment journey in a respectful and responsive way, forms the foundation of good practice for…
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Identify the jobseeker’s strengths, needs, and preferences – their ‘conditions for success’ (including reasonable adjustments) – and match these to an…
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Building a strong working relationship with people looking for employment is just as important as using any structured job search model or tool.
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Build expectations and experience about work and plan for what happens after secondary school.
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Collecting information about a person’s interests, strengths, skills and support needs can help guide employment service staff to identify work that is a good…
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Participating in work experience and learning about work in real workplaces, is a predictor of successful employment for young people with disability.
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Every young person deserves the chance to step confidently into their future. School to work transition is a shared responsibility, with families, schools,…
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Designing a career plan is about more than just finding a job – it is about building a foundation for adulthood, independence and community participation.
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By understanding the experiences of people with disability, we can better identify barriers to employment and find effective, common solutions to address them.
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Understand what creates barriers to employment for people with disability – at both an individual and broader societal level – so that strategies can be put in…
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The person with disability is an expert on their disability and the supports and adjustments that will help them to do their job safely and effectively. The…
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Create continuous opportunities for people to build and grow their skills.
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Sharing information about disability can benefit everyone when handled with respect across all phases of the employment journey: people with disability feel…
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Understanding the way in which neurodivergence affects people's employment journey helps us to ensure they have access to the right kind of work and support.