A call for evidence on careers support for disabled young people leaving education has been launched by the House of Lords public services committee, as part of an ongoing inquiry.
The committee is seeking views on the support available to disabled young people transitioning from education to employment, including on the accessibility of effective careers advice that meets their needs and aspirations.
Respondents will be asked about the barriers facing disabled young people when leaving education and entering the jobs market, how well careers guidance in places of education meets the needs of those with disabilities, and about people’s experiences of the transition from education-based support to employment-related support.
The committee will also ask about the accessibility of careers in public services and how effective government programmes are in supporting employers to recruit disabled young people. The extent to which the rights of disabled people are upheld in the workplace will also be examined.
