Election issues around disability

With the election just about upon us and many people still undecided on which way to vote, Disability Now  is running a series of news stories on political issues around disability.

 Including articles on how to improve full inclusion in education,  what effects different parties will have on work capability and how the autism strategy is missing various links the range of stories Disability Now are presenting could help you decide which way to vote.

Don’t forget to have your say about issues that will affect you!

Don’t Write Me Off

Interesting article about the campaign and report from the National Autistic Society called Don’t Write Me Off which looks at employability for people with Autism. Despite the depressing figures (only 15% in full-time paid work) there are some great positive examples from individuals and  employers such as Goldman Sachs. For more positive news on this topic see the case study in The Independent about a company staffed by over 40 people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Inspring stuff.