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  1. Self-employment

    Self-employment can be well suited to disabled or neurodivergent students and graduates, if you find it difficult to keep up with traditional work.

  2. Identifying inclusive and disability-friendly employers

    There are a number of initiatives and organisations that support employers to ensure that their recruitment process and working practices do not discriminate against jobseekers and employees with a disability or long-term health condition.

  3. Targeted opportunities for disabled individuals

    Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.

  4. Glossary

    Do you find yourself confused by the recruitment methods employers use or the different types of work experience you could do to build your skills? Do you know your Right to Work check from your DBS check? Not sure what Access to Work is and how it can help you, or what it means if an employer is ‘Disability Confident’? Our glossary can help!

  5. Sources of employment support and advice

    The organisations on this webpage offer a range of advice, support and guidance on recruitment and employment issues including sharing information about your disability or health condition with prospective employers.

  8. Aspire Combat Sports Academy

    Aspire Combat Sports Academy is Dean Garnett's mixed martial arts academy. Dean worked with the Centre for Entrepreneurship when starting his business venture.

  9. ONEart

    ONEart is Katherine Caldwell's pop-up shop. Katherine worked with the Start-up hub when starting her business venture.

  10. Tag-Art

    Tag-Art is Nicola Taggart's mural and art workshop business. Nicola worked with the Centre for Entrepreneurship when starting her business venture.