Amazing Apprenticeships are working in partnership with Disability Rights UK to support individuals with a learning difficulty, disability or health condition to find out more about apprenticeships and the amazing opportunities available.
Our partnership with Disability Rights UK aims to ensure that all disabled individuals can feel empowered to explore, research and apply for apprenticeships, and provide the information and guidance needed to help in accessing apprenticeships.
About Disability rights uk
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading organisation led by, run by, and working for Disabled people.
We work with Disabled People’s Organisations and Government across the UK to work for equal participation for all, influencing regional and national change for better rights, benefits, quality of life and economic opportunities for Disabled people.
Disabled students helpline
Disability Rights UK runs a Disabled Students Helpline which offers information and advice to Disabled students, apprentices and trainees by phone and email on a range of topics including:
- applying to college, university and apprenticeships
- telling people about your disability
- financial assistance
- adjustments for disabled students and apprentices
- rights in post -16 education and training under the Equality Act 2010
- how to resolve any disagreements.
The helpline supports disabled students, apprentices, parents and carers and professionals supporting disabled students aged over 16 in England.
Disabled Students Hotline
Disability Rights UK’s Into Apprenticeships 2022 guide deals with common questions such as how to find an apprenticeship, whether the training will be accessible and what support is available in the workplace. There are several inspiring stories written by disabled apprentices about their own experiences and the challenges they have faced. The guide also contains a useful resources section listing further websites, publications and organisations which can help.
In addition to the helpline, Disability Rights UK also produces a range of free education factsheets and guides for disabled students, trainees and apprentices on post 16 education and training.
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The Disabled Apprentice Network (DAN)
The Disabled Apprentice Network (DAN) examines the barriers that some Disabled young people might face, what makes apprenticeships successful and what employers, training providers and educators can do to provide the necessary support.
Download this one page flyer to read more about the DAN.
GET AHEAD RESOURCES
Get Ahead is a toolkit and resource to help Disabled young people navigate the wide range of information and resources on post-16 education and training, employment and support. It is also a platform where young people can have their voice heard and share the many talents they have.
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