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Legislative reform, greater awareness, and challenging unethical practices must be part of the solution. Until then, many people will continue signing contracts not because they agree — but because they’re too afraid not to.
“A Public Challenge to Test Government Support for Disabled Entrepreneurs” The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has cast doubt on Labour’s welfare reforms, stating there is no evidence to suggest …
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Breaking into the workforce without experience is challenging, but not impossible. By showcasing transferable skills, gaining experience through alternative means, networking, and demonstrating a willingness to learn, job seekers can overcome this hurdle. Employers, in turn, should recognize the value of potential and adaptability, creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow. The key to success lies in perseverance, creativity, and strategic job-seeking approaches.
The government’s proposed benefit reforms are not just a bureaucratic shift—they are a direct attack on the dignity, autonomy, and survival of disabled people. By making it harder to claim PIP and coercing individuals into unsuitable work, these policies will lead to a national crisis, affecting not just the disabled community but the economy, healthcare system, and society as a whole. It is time for disabled individuals, advocacy groups, and legal professionals to unite and challenge these injustices before they become irreversible.
Efforts to push disabled people into work will ultimately fail, leading to increased mental health disorders and placing even greater strain on an already overwhelmed NHS.
The fear that AI could be a competitor arises from concerns about job displacement, reduced creativity, and economic disruption. However, AI’s true potential lies in being a co-creator, enabling individuals, including disabled entrepreneurs, to leverage its capabilities to enhance and accelerate their work, while still maintaining the human touch in decision-making, creativity, and empathy.
Categorizing individuals with Short Bowel Syndrome as having Limited Capability for Work (LCW) under Universal Credit, implying they may be expected to work in the future, reflects an ableist and medically inaccurate stance. Unlike conditions that can improve over time, Short Bowel Syndrome is a lifelong and progressive disorder that only deteriorates as the body struggles with chronic malabsorption, fatigue, and related complications. To suggest that someone with SBS may one day become fit for work ignores the stark medical reality and places them in unnecessary financial and emotional distress.
Workplace harassment continues to affect employees substantially. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that disability discrimination filed cases made up 34.3% of all lawsuits reported during 2023. The Deloitte analysis revealed that workplace bullying and harassment had affected 40 percent of disabled persons, requiring organizations to establish preventative measures.
Economic downturns and automation have led many companies to rethink their workforce strategies. While businesses may cite efficiency and cost-cutting as their primary motives, the human cost of these decisions is often overlooked. For those who are unemployed and simultaneously battling health issues, the situation becomes dire.