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  • empower Programme: Unlocking Your Potential

    empower Programme: Unlocking Your Potential

    We understand the unique challenges you face, and we're here to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to achieve your professional goals. With empower, your dreams of employment and personal growth are within reach. Read more

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Here at Disability Action we have a number of projects that help disabled people to find employment and support them in their place of work.

We also provide advice and support for employers considering employing somebody with a disability or need advice to support an existing disabled employee.

See below for more information on the different elements of work we can help you with.

Read our Guide for Employers on Employing People with Disabilities. 


empower: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

empower: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Read all about our first ever empower Roadshow! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2024

Updated: 4th November, 2025

Author: Catherine Muldoon

Breaking Barriers: Disability Action's Guide to Accessible Apprenticeships

Breaking Barriers: Disability Action's Guide to Accessible Apprenticeships

As Apprenticeships Week unfolds with an air of excitement, Disability Action proudly presents a groundbreaking resource that marks a significant stride toward inclusivity in Northern Ireland. Our short Accessible Apprenticeships Guide is not just a guide; it's a catalyst for change, a testament to our commitment to fostering a more inclusive apprenticeship landscape. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2024

Updated: 3rd March, 2026

Author: Catherine Muldoon

empower Programme: Unlocking Your Potential

empower Programme: Unlocking Your Potential

We understand the unique challenges you face, and we're here to provide you with the guidance, support, and tools you need to achieve your professional goals. With empower, your dreams of employment and personal growth are within reach. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2023

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Catherine Muldoon

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. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2017

Updated: 8th June, 2026

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Employment Advocacy

Employment Advocacy

We aim to help disabled people who are experiencing difficulties or discrimination in the workplace. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2018

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