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1. Jack Fitzpatrick

   Jack is an LJMU graduate, who as someone living with a disability, has found great support during his studies and fantastic mentors at the university.

2. Cassie Ogden

   School of Humanities and Social Sciences

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Sana Rizvi

   School of Education

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Anita Maestri-Banks

   Nursing and Advanced Practice

10. 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.