Resources for helping careers staff support disabled students
Unfortunately for many of us, labels are the blockers to both how we think about ourselves and how others see us. Sometimes labels are put upon us, causing us to adopt them as who we are because that is what we are seen as, which in turn can create a negative emotion. So how can… Read More Why do labels cause so many barriers to employment?
Many universities offer ongoing support to graduates through their Alumni Department or Careers Service. This is certainly much-needed for those with a disability. It was disappointing to learn in the latest What Happens Next? report that despite figures being based on the Graduate Outcomes survey for the first time (i.e. 15 months after graduating as… Read More How to support disabled graduates
Disabled Reverse Mentoring It goes without saying that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities as everyone else but unfortunately this is not the case. In the UK disabled people are twice more likely to be unemployed compared to non-disabled people and need to apply for 60% more jobs. Amazingly 20% of the working… Read More The Disability Connect Mentoring Scheme
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
AGCAS Disability Task Group Blog 