The agency is revising how it will determine whether someone is designated "not disabled."
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This report from Scope highlights four themes that contributed to why disabled people find it hard to stay in work: 1. Negative attitudes and discrimination. 2. Challenges getting reasonable adjustments and the Access to Work scheme. 3. Inflexible working patterns. 4. Sick pay and return to work process issues. Leaders and employers what measures are you putting in place to avoid thee things, check your policies, check your culture, and do it before you recruit disabled employees! #Disasbility #Employment #Work https://lnkd.in/eTYZWN3j
Disabled employee retention | Disability charity Scope UK
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How can we use the lessons from the successful IncludeAbility employment project to pave the way for more inclusive workplaces, and close the labour participation gap between people with disability and people without disability? Register for this free webinar on 24 November, 12-1pm, hosted by the Commission and the Centre for Social Impact: https://loom.ly/SHCdHA4
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NOSSCR is monitoring today's Senate hearing on Social Security's outdated occupational information used in disability claims, pending changes in how past work is considered, the complexity of work incentives and the need to foster growth of Ticket to Work, proposed changes to Disabled Adult Child benefits, outdated SSI earnings and assets rules, earnings reporting, and work-related overpayments. The video will be available here: https://lnkd.in/gHWc8tWu
Work and Social Security Disability Benefits: Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
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Very happy to announce that The LivingCare Group has signed up as a #disabilityconfident employer. There are over 20,000 disability confident employers and over 11 million paid employees that work for disability confident businesses. We may have only just started our 'disability confident' journey, in which we aim to be leaders, however, we have, and always will continue to remove barriers that may be preventing disabled people accessing employment. We have committed to: 1. ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible 2. communicating and promoting vacancies 3. anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required 4. supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work 5. at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people Why not join us?
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The PWFA has been law for just over four months. In this article, I discuss how it differs from the ADA, review some of the key provisions from the draft regulations, and provide suggestions on what employers should do right now. #pwfa #ada #absencemanagement
On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. The new law addresses gaps in protection for pregnant women under federal law. Read more in this Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) article by Adam Morell, JD, CLMS. https://bit.ly/3tUyiwl
Ready or Not: The PWFA Is Now Law - Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)
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In our second newsletter, we highlight the difference between a special disability trust and a family or investment trust. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ddQPXbqK #rodelfiduciary #Newsletter #Trustadministration #DisabilityTrusts #wecare
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Today is Disabled Access Day, an event which takes place to highlight and celebrate accessibility and inclusion across the UK. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look at how accountancy practices can make their workplaces more accessible for disabled employees! Check out Matt Byrne-Fraser and Lauren Bailey's thoughts on inclusivity within the accountancy sector 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRtcTrzb #disabledaccessday #disabilityawareness #accountancy #accountancypractices
How to Promote Disability Awareness in Accountancy Practices | Spencer Clarke Group
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DDA 1995, Equality Act 2010, UN Report 2017. Addressing the challenges facing 1in3 people should surely be a golden thread running through and driving all our activity?
🚨NEWS🚨The UN called for changes after investigating the rights of Disabled people in the UK. The EHRC warns that the UK government is failing Disabled people. https://lnkd.in/ey9XBpFz
Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a new proposed rule that would substantially update Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and improve the accessibility of health and human services for people with disabilities. Learn more about the new proposed rule from HHS: https://hubs.li/Q026M24N0 #accessibility #Section504 #HHS
Proposed Rule Would Significantly Advance Disability Protections in Healthcare and Human Services - TPGi
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Is a career as a disability support worker financially viable? Our latest blog explores this question in depth. Read on to learn more. Click here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ga3E-xgW #SupportWorker #CareerInsights #FinancialPlanning"
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