A new paper from VODG
Closing the disability and employment gap is a new paper from VODG, which outlines successful employment and training schemes delivered by specialist organisations. The recommendations include:
- Clarity from government on whether the new Work and Health programme will include options like supported internships.
- An increase in specific support for disabled workers, including specialist job advisors and in work coaches.
- Making supported employment a locally delivered national priority as many schemes are closing due to public sector cuts.
- A focus by employers on specialised recruitment and retention, such as accessible adverts and interview processes.