PUSH #2: Why are people with a disability under represented in the workforce?
People with disability experience discrimination when trying to get a job.
- In Victoria, 48 % of people with a disability are employed compared to 78% of the population.
- People with a disability are under employed as well as unemployed
- Employers make assumptions that people with a disability are not as capable as others.
- Many buildings are not accessible to people with physical disabilities, and do not meet the Disability Access to Premises Standards.
- Many workplace environments use information and communications technology which is not accessible – is not compliant with W3C accessibility guidelines.
- People with a disability need disability advocates to support them so they can help employers to understand their obligations under the Disability Discrmination Act.
- People with a disability need advocates to assist them to recognise and understand their rights so they can speak up for themselves.
In Victoria, 48 % of people with a disability are employed compared to 78% of the population.People with a disability need disability advocates to support them so they can help employers to understand their obligations under the Disability Discrmination Act.
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