You are therefore likely to encounter more disabled students applying to you for work experience opportunities. They may want short-term or temporary jobs to raise money to finance them through their studies and develop skills that they know employers rate highly. They may want longer, more structured placements in conjunction with their academic departments as an assessed part of their degree.
Many issues relevant to the recruitment of these students will be common to all students. However, there may be additional issues related to their disability that should be considered.
This website aims to look at some of these issues in more detail, covering areas such as:
- Where to advertise to attract disabled candidates
- How to make sure you comply with the relevant legislation
- Negotiating appropriate learning contracts
- Agreeing relevant levels of support and monitoring
- Adaptation of equipment or work practices if appropriate.
- Availability of financial assistance to implement the above.
- Support organisations
