For money help at work, see Access to Work (NI) and permitted work.
Quick facts
- Law
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Covers
- Recruitment to dismissal
- Stay in work
- Workable (NI)
- Manage a condition
- Condition Management Programme
- Job search help
- Jobs and Benefits offices
Your rights
Under disability discrimination legislation it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against jobseekers or disabled employees. The law covers all aspects of employment, from recruitment and pay to promotion and training.
Your employer must not deny you training opportunities because you have a disability. Your employer must also make reasonable changes to improve the accessibility of a training programme.
Workable (NI)
Workable (NI) offers a flexible range of support to help disabled people who have barriers to employment to keep, stay and progress in work, including one-to-one help from an employment support officer and training for your employer.
Condition Management Programme
The Condition Management Programme helps you manage your health condition to allow you to progress towards, move into and stay in employment. It is led by healthcare professionals and covers conditions such as back problems, chronic fatigue and depression.
Help finding work
Your local Jobs and Benefits office can help and advise you regardless of your situation, even if you have no work experience or have not worked for a long time.
Common questions
Can my employer refuse me training because I am disabled?
No. Your employer must not deny you training because of a disability, and must make reasonable changes to make training accessible.