Enabling the disabled

Q. We are eyeing disabled applicants to fill vacancies. What should our considerations be?

There are 10 million disabled adults of working age, and only 49% are in employment. All employers have responsibilities towards disabled people under Part 2 of the Disability Discrimination Act during and after employment.

There is a requirement to provide a level playing field throughout the recruitment and selection process. Ensure there are proper provisions in place for interview access, including requirements necessary for the individual needs. Alterations are likely to be as unique as the

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