AQW 19237/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any actions he is taking to introduce a Disability Confidence Scheme to encourage inclusive employment, similar to what is provided in Great Britain.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 3 December 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 3 December 2024
- Answer due by
- 18 December 2024
- Answered
- 7 January 202535 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My department’s draft Disability and Work Strategy contains an action, under a theme of ‘Supporting and Enabling Employers’, to explore a scheme for employers that grows their awareness of disability employment, and supports and enables implementation of best practice in relation to the recruitment and employment of disabled people.