Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme for Fermanagh and Omagh

This programme helps local businesses offer valuable opportunities for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions to enter the workforce

Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership, which is funded by the Department for Communities, has launched the Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme.

The programme is designed to help local businesses create inclusive work environments, while also offering valuable opportunities for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions to enter the workforce.

Programme details

In partnership with the NOW Group, the Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme will provide businesses with the tools, resources, and best practices to ensure accessibility and equity in their hiring and workplace processes.

The programme will focus on employer-led strategies, offering guidance on:

• Developing inclusive hiring practices
• Implementing workplace accommodations
• Promoting disability awareness among staff

By equipping employers with this knowledge, the programme aims to create workplaces where all employees, regardless of disability, can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

The programme also offers local residents aged 16 to 64 years old, who have a registered disability or health condition and are not currently employed, the opportunity to obtain a qualification in customer service, hospitality, or catering, and gain valuable work experience through placements in local industries.

Find out more about the Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme.

First published 9 April 2025