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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.


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

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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    Disability Support Service - Help in training

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

  • 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.

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    We undertake driving assessments on behalf of Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA) and Motability

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    Driving Lessons

    Learning or re-learning to drive can be a daunting experience but don’t worry, here at Disability Action we have a team of dedicated staff that will support you along every step of the way.

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