Resources for helping careers staff support disabled students
This year’s theme is art & creativity. Learning disabilities may be more common than you think. There are an estimated 1.5million people with a learning disability in the UK. Here are some short videos that I found interesting to watch: George debunks myths about Down’s Syndrome: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7j2qfr Sam is a man with a plan: Read… Read More Learning Disability Week 2021
Acquiring a disability whilst at university can mean big, sometimes unexpected, changes for a student, and there may be a lot to process and come to terms with. As a final year student, myself, I experienced a life-changing stroke which partially paralysed my left-hand side. The stroke changed my career plans and my friendship groups… Read More Not all disabled students identify as disabled
In the CV – it’s unlikely this would be the best option. However, there are times when it might be. Perhaps you have decided that you just want to mention your disability in passing and you feel that there is a relevant section in your CV for you to do this. It might also be… Read More Sharing information about your disability: Six options for when to do it
23rd March 2021 marked the first anniversary of the first lockdown of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. At the start of the first wave of infections in March 2020, the general understanding of COVID-19 was that although a small minority of those who developed symptoms would need hospital care or may die, most sufferers could… Read More Support for students with Post-Covid-19 Syndrome
I know that lots of us think about how to make our workshops & meetings with students as inclusive and accessible as possible. But, sometimes it’s difficult to know what practical steps to take. The recently published What Happens Next? 2021 report highlights the importance of supporting autistic students and graduates. Indeed, at all qualification… Read More How employers and careers advisors can make group meetings autism-friendly
Job hunting: Contact your Careers Service to get some feedback on your CV and covering letter. They will be able to provide suggestions to make sure these documents are formatted nicely and look visually appealing. Once you start to look for jobs online, you might notice that some websites have accessibility embedded. This means that… Read More Tips for blind and visually impaired students
It’s likely you would have spoken to at least one student in the last few months who has a stammer, but you might not necessarily have realised. This is because there are those who are fine talking in a 1-2-1 situation but struggle in settings like panel interviews or group exercises. Stammering can also worsen… Read More Interview suggestions for people who stammer
Wonkhe & Tredence UK have carried out a survey called ‘Don’t Drop Out’, which involved over 7,000 students from 121 providers. The purpose was able to identify who is at risk of dropping out of their course and why. Some of the reasons highlighted in the survey were: – Loneliness – Struggles with mental health… Read More How to support those at risk of dropping out
1 in 5 of the UK working age population are disabled. Yet, last year, only around 35,000 people applied for Access to Work (AtW). That’s less than 1% of the disabled workforce. This is partially explained by the following: most workplace adjustments don’t cost any money to implement it could be that the adjustment needed… Read More An underused scheme and a determined job seeker – Disability in the news
”…Providing some practical (interview) tips for students can make a real difference to them increasing their chances of a successful outcome. This is especially important for neurodivergent students who may have some additional challenges with communication…and increased levels of anxiety.’’ One huge change that has happened during Covid-19 has been the flip to, and necessity… Read More Virtual interview advice in a time of Covid-19
