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Disabilities

People with disabilities have the same employment and training rights in North Somerset as non-disabled people.

This applies to issues such as maternity leave and protection against unfair dismissal.

Most education and training institutions also operate policies which fully integrate disabled people within their courses.

Listed below is a range of organisations which offer advice and support on these issues:

  • Jobcentre Plus - Its disability employment advisors can be contacted at the Weston-super-Mare office on 01934 433 890.
  • Weston College - Its disabled student co-ordinator can be contacted via email at enquiries@weston.ac.uk or on 01934 411 411.
  • Clevedon Community Education Outreach Centre - Its special needs co-ordinator can be contacted on 01275 342 069.
  • Nailsea Community Education Centre - Its senior educational co-ordinator can be contacted on 01275 810 659 or 853 716.
  • Workers' Educational Association (WEA) - Its Weston-super-Mare branch in Ashcombe Park Road can be contacted on 01934 416 717.
  • Careers South West - Its Weston-super-Mare branch in The Boulevard can be contacted on 01934 644 443.

Information about employing disabled people and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is available from both the Equality Direct and Disability Rights Commission websites.

Advice for employers on best practice can be obtained from the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) website.

Alternatively, for further information contact our Care Connect service.