Ibec proposes a series of measures that would help individuals.
More action needs to be taken to improve the employment opportunities for people with a disability.
That's according to the employers body Ibec which is proposing a series of measures that would help individuals.
The proposals include re-working and updating the current grant system and creating an online platform for all supports.
Ibec, in collaboration with Employers for Change, have today published a major new policy paper that seeks to improve the employment opportunities for people living with a disability. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/DJFVQbj8P8
— Ibec (@ibec_irl) July 19, 2021
It also wants an extra 15 million euro provided for personal assistants support.
Ibec Head of Social Policy, Dr. Kara McGann says there are a number of barriers to people with a disability accessing employment opportunities:
People with disabilities half as likely to be employed, new Ibec report says
— Ibec (@ibec_irl) July 19, 2021
via @IrishTimeshttps://t.co/TYvi6MnIpx
Dr Kara Mc Gann says the administration system for grants is cumbersome
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