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Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion
Creating inclusive and accessible workplaces for young people with diverse needs is essential for fostering innovation, equity, and equal opportunity. Many young people entering the workforce, especially those facing barriers such as disability, neurodiversity, digital poverty, or other socio-economic factors, encounter unique challenges. These lived experiences can make the path to employment complex, but with the right support and accommodations, they can not only succeed but also enrich their organisations with fresh perspectives, resilience, and unique strengths.
Here, we’ve gathered resources designed to support young people in navigating these obstacles and empower them to thrive in the workplace. These tools aim to promote inclusive practices and create a welcoming environment where diverse talent can excel.
Explore Accessibility, diversity & inclusion resources
Find support to get online
Good Things Foundation
If you or a loved one need help to connect to the internet, check to see if there’s local support near you.
Accessibility fundamentals
Microsoft
Technology can empower people to achieve more, help strengthen education opportunities, and make the workplace more inviting and inclusive for people with disabilities.
Access to work
Department for Work and Pensions
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
Personal Independence Payment
Department for Work and Pensions
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with extra living costs if you have a long-term health condition or disability and struggle with daily tasks or mobility.
Carer’s Allowance
Department for Work and Pensions
You could get a weekly payment if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Benefits and financial support if you’re disabled or have a health condition
Department for Work and Pensions
Help if you’re living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Work and health programme
Department for Work and Pensions
The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you’re out of work. See eligibility requirements.
Apply for a disabled person’s bus pass
Department for Work and Pensions
You’re eligible for a disabled person’s pass if you live in England and are ‘eligible disabled’.
Universal credit
Department for Work and Pensions
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
Support for young or young adult carers
Department for Work and Pensions
Carers Trust supports unpaid carers of all ages across England, Scotland, and Wales through a network of local organisations, offering advice, support, and in-home care. Many also provide dedicated services for young and young adult carers.