EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DISABILITY HUB

There are many resources available for those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. Scroll down this page for links about both Education and Employment.

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Career Pathways

Career Pathways is an independent careers advice service for young disabled people. Our career advisers will work with you to set you on the path to succeed.

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My Computer My Way

Abilitynet has created a step-by-step guide to individual adjustments you can make to your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to make it easier to use.

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The Hertfordshire Local Offer

The Local Offer can help support your child with their learning and development in a number of ways, take a look at the SEN support offered by every education provider.

SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Services for Young People Personal Advisers offer young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13-25 impartial information, advice and guidance on their post-16 options such as further education, training, employment and independent living.

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Evenbreak

Evenbreak have created resources developed by disabled people to support you in your career, including webinars on gaining confidence and support in your job search.

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Scope: Finding Jobs

Finding a job can be daunting but there are resources that you can use to find suitable roles. Scope talks you through before you start your job search, setting goals and where to look.

Employer Support

Discover resources and support for employers wanting to recruit and gain a better understanding of disability within the workplace.

STEP 2 SKILLS - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Step2Skills offers a range of employment support services, including the Connect to Work Supported Employment programme, supporting Hertfordshire residents aged 18 or over, into long-term sustainable employment.

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Acas: Disability guidance

Acas has updated its disability guidance to provide clear advice on how to support disabled people at work.

Acas communications toolkit

Acas communications toolkit for resources and social assets to support and raise awareness of disability guidance and to provide clear advice on how to support disabled people at work.

SUPPORT WITH EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND DISABILITY

This offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses. LEPs and Growth Hubs will want to consider adding this link to their websites.

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