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Employer Resources

This section will provide you with advice and guidance on disability related employment issues from employing people with disabilities to the Disability Discrimination Act.


Employing People with Disabilities: A Positive Action Guide for Employers

Employing People with Disabilities: A Positive Action Guide for Employers

Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense. This five step recruitment guide has been designed to help employers to match the right people with the right jobs, achieving positive outcomes for everyone. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2019

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Michelle McCoy

Hard at Work: Employment and Disability in Northern Ireland

Hard at Work: Employment and Disability in Northern Ireland

Disability Action has launched the “Hard at Work” report to highlight the key actions needed to increase equality in employment for disabled people in Northern Ireland. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace

A reasonable adjustment is something that can help prevent, or reduce, any disadvantage being faced by a disabled person. This guide aims to help employees with disabilities think through what sort of changes might help and how to go about asking for them. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Telling an Employer about your Disability

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Telling an Employer about your Disability

Deciding weather to tell a prospective employer about your disability can be difficult. This guide covers the law, advantages of and common fears surrounding disclosure of disability, and sources of support. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Getting into Work

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: Getting into Work

Getting into employment can be difficult for anyone, but for disabled people it can be even more challenging. This guide will help you understand your rights when applying for a job, what is expected from employers and what actions they can positively take. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: The Purple Workforce

Employment Advocacy Quick Guide: The Purple Workforce

Employing disabled people works. The latest Quick Guide is outlines how employing disabled staff can enhance the skill base, culture and profitability of an organisation. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Michelle McCoy

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  • Disabled People's People's Election Manifesto 2023

  • Voting with a disability

    Voting with a disability

    EONI work to ensure that all residents in Northern Ireland are on the electoral register and are able to cast their vote. There are a number of provisions in place to support electors who require additional assistance to cast their vote:

  • Submission to the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Powers - Call for Evidence- February 2023

    Disability Action emphasizes the need to learn from COVID-19 regarding the treatment and support of people with disabilities, including non-discrimination in medical resource allocation, involving disabled individuals in decision-making, providing accessibility, developing guidelines with disabled organizations, and ensuring vaccine centers are accessible. Disability Action also highlights the need for disaggregated disability data for monitoring inclusion in the response and recovery.

  • Job Match Success Story – 6 years on!

    Job Match Success Story – 6 years on!

    Job Match participant Richard Marrs tells us about his experience.

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  • Disability Action Transport Scheme

    Disability Action Transport Scheme

    Do you have difficulty using public transport? Disability Action Transport Scheme (DATS) is a fully accessible mode of transport that will allow you to travel within your local town.

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  • Disability Support Services - Help in training

    Disability Support Services - Help in training

    Are you aged between 16 and 22 and looking for support in training to achieve your goals? Our team can help!

  • Driving Assessment

    More detail on a driving assessment and what is involved.

  • Workable NI - Support in the workplace

    Workable NI - Support in the workplace

    Are you are about to start a new job? Are you having difficulties in your existing job? If so, we can support both you and your employer through our Workable NI programme.

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    Independent Advocate (Southern Health & Social Care Trust Area) Responsible To: Advocacy Manager Location : Newry Office Salary: £30,572 pa (Band 5) Term : Fixed till March 2025 Hours 35 hours per week

  • Job Match - Help to find and stay in paid work

    Job Match - Help to find and stay in paid work

    Providing recruitment support to disabled people.

  • Board of Directors

    Disability Action’s Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic governance of the organisation.

  • Assessments

    Assessments

    We undertake driving assessments on behalf of Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA), Motability and for private clients.

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