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DISABILITY
Bounce Back:
www.bounceback.org.uk
Rather basic, but useful advice for people with ill-health or disabilities on writing CVs, building a jobsearch file etc.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/disability.htm
Useful site including a section on FAQs relating to disability and employment issues.
British Council of Disabled People:
http://www.bcodp.org.uk
Represents over 120 groups run by disabled people in the UK at national level. There is a section on the site with job vacancies.
Disability:
http://www.disability.gov.uk/
Government-backed site with lots of general information relating to disability legislation, consultation etc.
Disability Alliance
www.disabilityalliance.org
Provides information and advice on available social security benefits for disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission:
www.drc-gb.org
Useful information for both employers and disabled people. Has a helpline.
Employers' Forum on Disability:
www.employers-forum.co.uk
Organisation linking employers concerned about issues surrounding disability in the workplace.
Nationwide Disabled Access Register:
http://www.direct-enquiries.com/
Check out an organisation and see what access and facilities their business premise, shops etc have for disabled people.
New Deal for Disabled People:
http://www.newdeal.gov.uk/newdeal.asp?DealID=NDDIS
Information on the government's New Deal return-to-work programme for people in receipt of health-related benefits, either through a disability or health condition, who would like to work.
Ouch:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/ Brilliant web magazine and e-newsletter written by and for disabled people, often very funny.
Ready, Willing and Able
http://www.readywillingable.net/
A recruitment magazine for disabled people
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (Radar)
www.radar.org.uk
Organisation campaigning for better conditions and opportunities for disabled people.
Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities:
http: /www.skill.org.uk/
A national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
