Here in the UK, we have ‘The Disability Confident Scheme.’ The Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain great people, and to: It also helps identify those employers who are committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The scheme has 3 levels designed to support employers on their Disability Confident journey, these are: […]
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By: Daniella Jade Lowe Self employment is a form of independence for the disabled. Self employment is a form of freedom and self reliance. Many people like the idea of working for themselves because they have no one to be held accountable to. However, there are many challenges to self employment, especially for a person […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe The Legacy International Group has launched The Purple Vote Campaign. This group was started by Sara Flay and Leighton Morris who lead a team of 15 people with various disabilities. The Purple Vote Campaign was launched in February. This campaign was created to raise awareness about what concerns disabled people and […]
For the past month, I’ve been enrolled on a disability empowerment programme called the ‘I CAN, I WILL PROGRAMME’. This programme was structured to help me: Scale new mountains! Develop self-confidence Focus on the things you can change Enable me to plan for a more fulfilling and active lifestyle, and work potential Support me to […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe ‘Making a plan to improve your life’ ‘When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is.’ Empowering oneself requires independence, and choosing the way you respond to each challenge you face in life. Displaying self-control in negative situations, […]
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