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Organisations could be compelled to produce reports on disability under proposals unveiled as part of the government’s new national disability strategy. The strategy, which is focused on improving workplace inclusion and narrowing the disability employment gap, includes plans for an “Access to Work adjustments passport” and a consultation on whether organisations with 250 or more employees should produce disability workforce reports. The disability employment gap, the difference between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people, currently stands at 28.6%. Findings from the UK Disability Survey showed that many disabled people felt held back in their everyday lives by the attitudes of others and by lack of support at work. Fifty-six per cent of disabled people who were unemployed agreed or strongly agreed that they would like more support in finding a job. “Just as our talented Paralympians are set to take the stage in Tokyo next month, at home we are harnessing that same ambition and spirit, to build a better and fairer life for all disabled people living in the UK,” prime minister Boris Johnson said. “Our new National Disability Strategy is a clear plan – from giving disabled people the best start in school to unlocking equal job opportunities, this strategy sets us on a path to improve their everyday lives.” Currently, organisations accredited
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