Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities so we wanted to highlight the support we have available for students in #UoRCareers in this thread ⬇
#IDPWD #IDPWD2020
Firstly, we offer a range of resources around #disability and #inclusivity on our Essentials webpages, including information on the Equality Act, the recruitment process, disclosure in the workplace #IDPWD2020 https://www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/Careers/Advice-and-development/Disability-and-Inclusivity
Whilst all of our Careers Consultants are experienced in supporting students with disabilities, @elbutler1 in the Consultancy Team has a remit and a passion for #disability & inclusivity. She does lots of work to ensure opportunities reach you🙌🏽 #IDPWD2020
Opportunities such as @LeonardCheshire's Change100. Find out how this disability internship scheme has returned to tackle the employment gap (and how to apply!) ⬇️ https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/disability-internship-scheme-returns-to-tackle-employment-gap/
Disability internship scheme returns to tackle employment gap | Careers Blog | University of Reading

Students and graduates with disabilities and long-term conditions will have the opportunity to take part in a three-month internship with a top UK employer thanks to leading charity Leonard Cheshir...

https://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/disability-internship-scheme-returns-to-tackle-employment-gap/
This year's theme is "not all disabilities are visible", which is a huge stigma for many living and working with an invisible or hidden disability. It is something everyone should know - you can't always see disability. #IDPD2020
Our colleague @KassieStringer has written an article sharing what colleagues need to understand about chronic illness and invisible disability in the workplace ⬇
#IDPD2020 #IDPWD https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/invisible-what-colleagues-need-understand-chronic-illness-stringer/
Invisible: What colleagues need to understand about chronic illness in the workplace

Millions of people in the UK have long-term health conditions and chronic illnesses, many of which could be described as “invisible” and for all you know, that might be the person sitting next to you...

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/invisible-what-colleagues-need-understand-chronic-illness-stringer/
We're also proud to be part of a University that has adopted the Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyard scheme ( @sunflwrlanyards), a lanyard that lets others know if you have an invisible disability & need additional support, time, or adjustments ⬇
https://reading.ac.uk/essentials/Support-And-Wellbeing/Disability/Invisible-Disabilities-Sunflower
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