Tips and tools for supporting disabled people in work, training and education October 2019

Webinar recording covering tools, apps, techniques and in-built features that can help disabled people in work, training and education. We also provide within the webinar, including Disability Rights UK, suggestions to encourage people with additional needs to feel more confident about speaking to employers about the support they’re entitled to.

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Important note about the webinar Q&A:

Rabia Lemahieu wishes to provide this amended response to the question posed within the Q&A section of the webinar: 
Do those in voluntary positions have the same rights as those in paid positions?
 
Under the Equality Act 2010, disabled people should be treated equally and protection from discrimination such as education, employment, exercise of public functions, goods, services, facilities and transport. The Equality Act says there is a duty to make reasonable adjustments if you’re placed at a substantial disadvantage because of your disability compared with non-disabled people, or people who do not share your disability.
 
However, Gov.UK advises “You do not have a contract of employment as a volunteer, so you do not have the same rights as an employee or worker.” And, volunteers cannot apply for Access to Work support. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has said “while volunteers may not be protected as employees under the Act, it is not acceptable to discriminate against them.” And some volunteers may be covered under the Equality Act 2010. For advice on discrimination you can contact the Equality Advisory Support  Service (EASS). For more information on the legal status of volunteers you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). 
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