1. About DR UK National charity ‘Disabled people leading change’
Formed in 2012 through merger of Radar, Disability Alliance and NCIL
Majority of trustees, staff and volunteers with lived experience of disability
Charitable objectives include
breaking link between disability and poverty
enabling disabled people to achieve independence and control

2. Core work
Information, advice, policy and campaigning services to disabled people and member organisations
All information and advice designed by and for disabled people
Website reaches 1.5 million people each year
Extensive engagement through social media

3. Projects
Working with employers to promote career development opportunities for disabled people
Leadership Academy for disabled people already in employment and keen to progress in their careers
‘I Can Make It’campaign to open up employment opportunities for young disabled people

4. Information and advice
Student helpline
Education factsheets including:
Funding further education
Funding higher education
Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances
Telling people you’re disabled – guide for students
Understanding the equality act: information for disabled students

5. Publications

6. Website Under development
Good practice resources for education providers in FE
Focusing on transition to internships and paid employment
Includes video and key learning points

7. Interest in apprenticeships
Support the government’s commitment to creating three million new apprenticeships by 2020
Believe this provides a unique opportunity to help meet another commitment – that of halving the disability employment gap
Wish therefore to raise awareness and understanding of ways to make apprenticeships inclusive