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Employment

We want to see more disabled people getting into work, staying in work and progressing at work.
We want to narrow the gap between disabled and non-disabled people's income levels.

Sir Bert Massie

Creating an alternative future for employment and skills

Read more about the Disability Agenda's recommendations on employment and skills and how the DRC is pursuing their implementation, in Sir Bert Massie's new article.

 

What should I be doing as an employer?

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What are my rights as a disabled person?

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