Research on Employer Behaviour Regarding Hiring People with Learning Disabilities

Primary Author or Creator:
Chirsty McFadyen
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Emma Congreve, David Jack
Publisher:
Fraser of Allander Institute
Alternative Published Date
2024
Category:
Type of Resource:
Research Report
Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)
14pp
Fast Facts

Barriers to hiring people with learning disabilities include lack of knowledge leading to prejudice, lack of accountability and organisational prioritisation, not understanding how to make recruitment accessible, not knowing where to start, and perceived cost barriers

More details

Based on the research findings above, and suggestions from participants, Inclusive Recruiting suggest the following options for improvement: 

The creation of an obtainable and accessible Resource Bank 

Sharing of case studies - live and online

Build a community of practice/network

Create volunteering, job shadowing, and placement schemes

Design and deliver masterclasses

Develop a central body for supporting and hiring individuals with learning disabilities

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