Neurodivergent support and events
This is your space for disabled and neurodivergent events and specialist careers support.
Read more on disability and inclusivity - find out how you are protected by the law and supported by specialist organisation and schemes established to aid your job search.
You can access specialised support by making an appointment with a Careers Consultant on My Jobs Online.
The Careers Service has partnered with Employ-Ability, an inclusion driven not-for-profit organisation that specialises in supporting disabled students and graduates (including neurodivergent and mental health). Employ-Ability run 3 training sessions a semester via zoom. The ones for semester 1 have now taken place but you can see their recordings below.
Check back at the start of Semester 2 for upcoming webinars.
You can find additional screencasts and resources on our Careers BB 24/7 login required.
| Event | Date | Time |
| Disability and Health: Adjustments in recruitment and the workplace
Our Next Generation Inclusive University partnership with EmployAbility, will kick off with a session focussed on empowering disabled and neurodivergent students to ask for the adjustments they need to ensure equity in recruitment and in the workplace. The session will give an overview of the Equality Act, the duty of the employer to provide the adjustments needed, and what constitutes a ‘reasonable’ adjustment. It is a safe environment to ask any questions and learn more about how Employability can help you. |
Tuesday 08 October | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Disability and Health: Neurodivergence: navigating the recruitment process
If you are a neurodivergent student or graduate, navigating the recruitment process may feel daunting. This session will look at the barriers you face and provide solutions to overcome them. Our disability partner EmployAbility will cover topics such as imposter syndrome, fear of discrimination, information about inclusive employers, your legal rights, and examples of adjustments to help you demonstrate your skills and competencies. It will be a safe space to learn, and get answers to questions you may have. We very much hope you’ll be able to join. You do not need a diagnosis to attend this session, if you feel you are affected, then please come along to this session designed to provide practical advice and guidance to empower you to succeed in your job applications. |
Tuesday 22 October | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Mental health: your rights to privacy and adjustments
This session will focus on mental health and how you can access support when applying for roles. Fear of stigma, discrimination and recruitment-related stress may be aggravating your condition. This session will advise on the adjustments available and your rights to these, empowering you to be comfortable and confident to ask for what you need when applying for jobs. The EmployAbility team will address the key issues, provide practical solutions, and answer any questions you may have (anonymously if you prefer). EmployAbility will also explain how they support you so that you can access the career you deserve with confidence. |
Wednesday 13 November | 14:00 - 15:00 |