Canon Ruth Gould MBE
Read the full oration for Canon Ruth Gould MBE on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
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Starting a new job
If you have accessed support for your disability or health condition throughout school and university, e.g. in the form of a support plan or funding, you might be concerned about similar support being available to you in the workplace.
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Careers Support for Students with Disabilities at LJMU
In collaboration with a number of student interns, Student Futures have created a range of careers resources for students with disabilities or health conditions or those who are neurodiverse.
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Your rights as a disabled job-seeker or employee
Understanding the law will allow you to advocate for yourself and know your rights as a disabled job-seeker or employee.
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Sana Rizvi
School of Education
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Anita Maestri-Banks
Nursing and Advanced Practice
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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.
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Sir Bert Massie CBE DL (1949 – 2017)
Bert was a famous disability rights campaigner, himself a wheelchair user, dedicating his life to advocating for improvements to the daily life of those with disabilities. He was also an alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic, later becoming an Honorary Fellow and serving as a governor, while working closely with the university on its equality and diversity policies.
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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.
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Peter Wood
School of Education