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

Work

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 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

Casual/Flexible Disability Support Worker and Disability Sensory Support Workers

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

Employment Advocacy

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

Latest

Join Our Team as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and Make a Difference!

Delivering driving lessons for people with disabilities throughout Northern Ireland. To run theory courses for people with learning disabilities and to provide regular and ongoing information sessions for a range of external stakeholders.
The Civic Initiative

The Civic Initiative is examining socioeconomic rights under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. They have four stages of public participation and offer travel reimbursement for those in the Republic of Ireland border counties. The project covers various topics and is funded by the International Fund for Ireland.
New research reveals the drivers of hunger and food bank use among disabled people

A new study commissioned by the Trussell Trust, and conducted by the Scottish Centre for Social Research, has provided information about the drivers of hunger among disabled people and the reasons behind the significant overrepresentation of disabled people referred to food banks.
Reclaiming Independence and Dreams: Nuala's Driving Journey with Disability Action

Nuala, after a 25-year driving hiatus due to a medical condition, has found hope and independence with Disability Action. Thanks to a successful assessment by Andrew Swain, she's set to learn to drive with an automatic transmission. Nuala's joy is immeasurable, driven by her desire to take her grandchildren on adventures, especially to their beloved family caravan. Disability Action has paved the way for her dreams to come true.