Try making the points I'm making in national newspapers
. I've been called all sorts. Even received death threats. So, I'm used to it.
What's stopping people with disabilities who are capable of some work getting a job is a lack of support and a lack of employers who are willing or able to accommodate individual needs. It's very much an employers' market right now, and there are plenty of people without physical and mental health problems looking for pretty much any job available. People with disabilities and health problems, then, aren't high on the list for those in charge of recruitment.
I would be a big fan of a system that helped people with disabilities and physical/ mental health problems who are capable of work find suitable employment. Such a system would help people discover what work they are capable of. It would not just take into consideration what they are mentally and physically capable of, but also their skills, talents and interests.
Some people might need retraining. For example, an IT specialist who has been out of work for a while might require a top-up course to bring them up to date, or someone who used to do manual labour, yet can no longer do so, will need to find a new career. Online courses might come in handy, especially for people dealing with anxiety or social phobia - combined with therapy this could make a big difference.
Smaller businesses/non-profit organisations could be offered financial assistance to help support the individual needs of employees with disabilities. Huge companies making lots of profit should be able to afford this themselves. However, those companies might still be more tempted to hire people who need more support if they have fresh qualifications in their pocket.
Yes, it would take some investment, but the current set-up is costing us hundreds of millions every year and is not at all effective. I would rather see that money be spent on education and genuinely helpful support.
People with disabilities and physical and mental health problems who cannot undertake any work but who may be able to return to work at some point, could also be offered courses (without any pressure, of course - it should be voluntary), and those who cannot undertake work and will not be able to undertake work in the future shouldn't be hassled at all.
Sorry for the lengthy posts - this is something I am passionate about
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