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Support for Physical Disability, Pathway2work, Supporting families in Walsall
The document outlines a four-week program designed to support individuals with physical disabilities in preparing for employment. Each week's objectives focus on understanding disability, legal rights, skills assessment, interview preparation, and identifying job opportunities. The program emphasizes self-perception, overcoming stereotypes, and creating actionable plans to enhance employability.
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- 2. Contents 1. Scheme ofWork 2. Week 1 3. Week 2 4. Week 3 5. Week 4 6. Forms 7. Resources
- 3. Scheme of Work Supportfor Physical Disability (Four times One Hour) Week 1 What do we mean by disability? What does my disability mean to me? Introduction to action plan. Week 2 The law & disability. My skills. Updating my CV. Review of action plan. Week 3 Presenting myself to potential employers. Review of action plan. Week 4 Future job opportunities. Reviewing and continuing action plan.
- 4. Week 1 Note tothe Trainer: Ensure there is up-to-date information about disability in relation to employment and also access to up to date job vacancies. Use http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/ index.htm as a reference for information. Session Objectives: To identify how a physical disability can impact on self image. To identify own self image in relation to their disability. To set personal targets. Note to the Trainer: Introduce overall programme of 4 sessions. 1. What Do We Mean By ‘Disability’? Essentially this activity looks at what ‘physical disability’ means to participants and to others. Show the clip below which is a about a successful artist, Alison Lapper, who has a physical disability and her story ‘Alison Lapper’ (Note: Present clip as long) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlzKz77WrfU Ask: What is your reaction to this? How has her disability limited her? What has she done to get over any barriers? How does she feel about herself? How does she think others feel about her? What does my disability mean to me? Time to Talk: Get participants to talk about their own experiences (in pairs), how they view their disability and how it has impacted on their life. Get participants to feed back to others and make sure cover topics below: What are the positive & negative aspects of their own self perception? How do they feel the reactions of others have impacted on them? How have they overcome some of the negative aspects of their disability? Some participants may see no positive aspects and so it is important to emphasise that how we perceive ourselves can then influence how others treat us which then reinforces a negative self image. It is important to break that cycle.
- 5. Watch: ‘Persona: Howyou Communicate to Others will Affect How They Communicate with you.’ (Three min’s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0n68rXRNwg&feature=related Think about: Are participants aware if they may be encouraging a negative perception? How could they make changes if they are doing that? 2. Disability Stereotypes Ask: What is meant by ‘stereotype’ & confirm all understand. What do they think the stereotype of people with disabilities are? Show the short link below in response to anyone talking about being a ‘victim’ and everyone feeling sorry for people with a disability or thinking they are incapable of anything. Ensure cover other stereotypes below: ‘Pitying Those with Disability’ (One minute ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpP-z0-H7zI&feature=related Trainer: People may also have stereotypes of people with disabilities in terms of being a hero or a villain – as portrayed in the media. Discuss with participants how stereotypes affect the way they are treated. 3. Introduction to Action Plan Introduce action plan & how it will be used. Explain the self assessment. Get them to complete that first of all. All participants will need individual help to think through what they have discussed and what it means for them. It is important to start with any targets that will help to lead to a more positive self image.
- 6. Week 2 Session Objectives: To identify how the law supports people with disabilities looking for work. For each participant to identify the transferable skills they have. For each participant to update their CV & include transferable skills. To set personal targets. 1. ‘Review Time’ Recap on what was covered last week and if anyone has any examples of changes they have made. 2. Disability & The Law Use the above summary as a reference for yourself regarding changes in equality law. The left hand column shows the main changes in the law and the table shows how that impacts on disability law (as well as other laws). Ensure you know about the main aspects of law with regard to disability. Use http://www.tuc.org.uk/extras/disabilityandwork.pdf as a reference Ask participants what they know about their rights as someone with a disability? In the discussion ensure the points below are covered. Use the above easy read publication as a guide. Rights at work: Employers should make reasonable changes to accommodate someone with a disability & this includes at interview. An employer cannot refuse to give you an interview on the basis that you have a disability Show the following short clips (which were produced by www.jobability.com & www.disability.gov.uk) These are about encouraging employers to look beyond the disability: ‘Ricky Gervais & Disability at Work’ (One Minute) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH2XmBj0wSU ‘See The Person Not The Disability’ (One Minute) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN05UfmIAh4 ACAS comparison chart.pdf Getting_and_keeping_a_job_ER.pdf
- 7. 3. My Skills Noteto the Trainer: Participants will probably differ in terms of the number and types of job they have had in the past. This is to get them to think about what skills they have (regardless of whether they have been in employed payment or not). Ask participants to complete a self assessment of their skills. Remind them of skills they use in the home (practical and organisational) and also any hobbies or interests and the skills associated with these. The list below can be used. Skill Skill Level (1=Poor 5 =Very Good) Evidence? Timekeeping Attendance Organisation & Planning Skills Appearance & Personal Hygiene Relationship with Others Attitude to Health & Safety Verbal Communication Comprehension/Understanding of Tasks Completion of Task Set Manual Dexterity Care & Attention Desire to Learn Approach & Staying Power Handling Pressures Ability to Concentrate Confidence Attitude to Supervision & Guidance ICT Skills Working with Numbers Being Part of a Team Being Proactive (not waiting to be told) Honesty & Trustworthiness After this exercise, ask for feedback and discuss as a group. Emphasise how these skills in many instances are independent of their disability and are highly valued by employers. (Research shows that there is less absenteeism at work of people with disabilities). This is a good opportunity to look at CVs and update them to make sure their skills are captured. All participants will need individual help to look at their CV and look at how to update it. They will also have to review their action plan and think through what they have discussed and what it means for them. Help to set more personal targets
- 8. Week 3 Session Objectives: To practice answering difficult interview questions To prepare for a range of interview questions To set personal targets 1. ‘Review Time’ Recap on what was covered last week and if anyone has any examples of changes they have made. 2. Job Interviews & Answering the Difficult Questions The purpose of this session is to try out job interview scenarios and practice answering ‘difficult’ questions that may be asked. Depending on participants may have to spend time on basics of good interviews including presentation, use of body language. Ask how they feel about going for interviews. Show the clip below and ask if this is how they feel: ‘Able Bodied Person in Disabled World’ (Three Min’s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3AeIFup1qY 3. Recruitment Questions About Health & Disability “When you are applying for a job, employers may ask for details of your health or whether you have a disability.” The Equality Act 2010 places some limits on questions an employer can ask about your health or disability. Learn more about what questions can be asked.
- 9. 4. Questions youcan be Asked when Applying for Jobs When people are recruiting staff, there are limits on the health or disability-related enquiries they can make during the recruitment process. These limits apply up to the point where you are offered a job or placed in a pool of people to be offered a job. Before you are offered a job or placed in a pool of successful people, you can only be asked about your health or disability: To help the person recruiting to find out whether you can take part in an assessment. To help them decide whether they need to make reasonable adjustments for you to a selection process, like an interview or test. To help them decide whether you can carry out a task that is an essential part of the work. To help them to monitor diversity among people applying for their jobs. If they want to know you are disabled because they want to increase the number of disabled people they employ. If they want to know you are disabled because it is a requirement of the job that you have a disability. For the purposes of national security checks. You may be asked whether you have a health condition or disability on an application form or in an in- terview. You then need to think about whether the question is one that is allowed to be asked at that stage of recruitment. 5. What to Do If The Question is Not Allowed If you're asked a question that you think is not allowed under the Equality Act 2010, you can tell the employer. Or you can tell the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The EHRC can then carry out an investigation or take other appropriate action. Ask participants to think of questions that they may be asked at interviews and would find challenging. Refer to questions that might be asked at an interview to help highlight potential questions and how they could be answered. Include a direct question about how their disability may affect them. Get them to work in pairs with one person as employer and try out questions. As a group discuss how they felt and whether preparation had helped them complete the task. Ensure participants realise that good interview technique is relevant regardless of a disability and as long as they present a positive image, then the main task is to show how their skills match those that are required. Review and update action plan and set further targets in view of this session.
- 10. Week 4 Session Objectives: To identify job vacancies that match my skills. To prepare at least one application (writing or phone). To set personal targets. The purpose of this session is to get participants to match vacancies to their skills. They should use live jobs and then make first step in application with special attention paid to ensuring their disability does not impact negatively on the process. If required, use practice examples and/or complete and example together. Get applicants to analyse skills required and match to their own skills. Review and update action plan and set further targets in view of this session. It will be important to ensure any support identified to look for work and attend interviews is important.
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- 15. Nature of supportWho/where Timescale Examples of Targets: Identify at least 3 job vacancies suitable for me to apply for Prepare and give a small presentation to others about my work skills Rehearse with a partner the answer to 2 questions an employer may ask me To include all my transferable skills on my CV To always refer to positive aspects of my disability when talking to others What other support will I need after this programme?
- 16. Resources For more informationplease use the links below. Direct Gov: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/UsefulContactsByCategory/ DisabledPeopleContacts/SpecificNeedsContacts/DG_10014901 Many local authorities provide support for those with a physical disability. Type ‘support for physical disability’ into Google along with your county or region to find out more. For more information about: Pathway2work: Supporting Families in Walsall please: Call: 01922 870050 E-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk