Handling Discrimination
Do you think you might face discrimination when seeking employment or further study?
Use the website links below for support and referral to relevant services.
Useful Links
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www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities.htm
Graduate Prospects - national careers site for HE students studying in the UK
Sections on Age, Disability, Race, Religion and belief, Sexual orientation, Women
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www.usemyability.org/
UseMyAbility - employability and disability project
Practical advice to help students develop their employability skills
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http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/applications-and-cvs/
GTI Media publication – for section on ‘Disclosing your disability…’
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www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/index.htm
Government information site
Useful sections on 'Employment support' - 'Education and learning' - 'Financial Support' - 'Rights and obligations'
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www.shaw-trust.org.uk/
Shaw Trust - supports disabled and disadvantaged people prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently
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www.scope.org.uk/services/employment-service
Scope employment service - supporting all disabled people
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www.disabilityalliance.org/skill.htm
Disability Alliance - support and information for disabled students
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www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Citizens Advice Bureau - go to side-headings 'Your money' box for 'Employment' and to 'Your rights' box for 'Discrimination'