Petition · past parliament

Discuss how supported employment can be made mandatory to include the disabled.

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

Looking at figures of the employment sector it is noted that 80% of people without any health barrier are employed compared to people who have health barriers at shocking low of 43.6%.

Figures like these are shocking and need to be addressed such as employers attiude towards disability.
Below is a link of how supported employment can change and help a person with barriers make the economy and society whole.

This petition is the beginning of inclusion and wider understanding of disability towards recruitment processes within the private, public and self employed organisations.

https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/unsung-hero-who-helps-disabled-15510468

Timeline

2 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
2 Jul 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Closed
Opened 2 Jan 2019
Closed 2 Jul 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.