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Advancing Disability Awareness, Equality and Inclusion

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Disability Awareness Training

Disability Awareness Training
Disability Disclosure in the Workplace

Disability Disclosure in the Workplace

Employers for Change is an employer disability information service.

The service empowers employers with all the information and advice needed to hire, employ, manage and retain staff with disabilities.

Employers for Change is a programme of the Open Doors Initiative, funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

Employers for Change

Provides a dedicated information service offering advice, reviews, and practical workplace guidance to employers on recruiting, employing, and supporting people with disabilities.
Hosts a central web-based information resource incorporating guidance and workplace information on disability
Provides and participates in awareness-raising, training and outreach activities; learn more about our training options
Maintains links with employer stakeholders and disability stakeholders
Promotes the positive business case for the employment of people with disabilities
Conducts and commissions research on disability employment, translating findings into practical toolkits and resources that support employers in building more inclusive workplaces

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According to WHO, there is an estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience a disability.

According to the 2022 Census summary report, more than 1.1 million people in Ireland (22% of the population) reported having experienced at least one long-lasting condition or difficulty (Disability). Research shows that people with disabilities have far fewer employment opportunities when compared to their non-disabled peers.

A total of 49% of the employment rate is recorded for persons with disabilities compared to the employment rate for the general population of 71% (DFI fact sheet 2024).