Source: Occupational Health Issue: 1 January 2011 Date: 01-01-2011 Publisher: RBI

Government research shows major work barriers for disabled

TOPICS:
equal opportunities disability

AUTHOR: Nic Paton


Government research has confirmed what people with disabilities have long known - they face major barriers both to enter the workplace and, just as importantly, stay within it.

The Life Opportunities Survey (external website) by the Government's Office for Disability Issues found people with disabilities were almost twice as likely as the able-bodied not to be able to work, have a holiday or take study courses.

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