Enabling the disabled
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Disabled workers represent a massive underused pool of labour, but many employers continue to exclude this large section of the workforce. Labour Force Survey data indicates that 14% of the UK's working population has a disability or health problem which restricts what type of work they are able to do. The UK's Disability Discrimination Act, which takes effect in Dec. 1996, widens the definition of a disabled person. Employers need to break away from the myths that surround disabled workers, and sometimes they may need to adapt the working environment or the work flow.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1996
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Jobs for all
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The Disability Rights Commission encourages employers to consider hiring disabled employees. The required accommodations are easily obtained and the employer is only required to provide reasonable accommodation. Programs to train disabled persons for work are also described.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2001
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All in the mind
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The salient provisions contained in new Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (DDA) which became effective from December, 2005, are discussed. The Act stipulates that employers should adjust to mental conditions of their employees.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2006
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