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Research shows how tens of thousands of disabled staff are ‘managed out’ of jobs

By John Pring on 23rd June 2022 Category: Employment

Research shows how tens of thousands of disabled staff are ‘managed out’ of jobs
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New research shows why tens of thousands of disabled people every year are being “managed out” of their jobs by disablist employers. The researchers concluded that the Equality Act was “failing to live up to its potential”, with many employers failing […]

Disabled students accuse leading university of institutional failings on discrimination

By John Pring on 16th January 2020 Category: Education

Disabled students accuse leading university of institutional failings on discrimination
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A world-renowned university is facing claims of “institutional failings”, after an investigation by its own disabled students into allegations of disability discrimination. The Disabled Students’ Network (DSN) of University College London (UCL) is set to publish a report next week which […]

London 2012 legacy scheme questioned over links to local DPOs

By John Pring on 22nd June 2017 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

London 2012 legacy scheme questioned over links to local DPOs
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A new research centre that plans to create a centre for “disability expertise” on the Olympic Park – as part of the London 2012 Paralympics legacy – has faced questions about its commitment to collaborating with local disabled people’s organisations (DPOs). […]

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