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DWG1 Draft Recs 24 October

DWG 1 Draft Recommendations Proforma 24 October

SATELLITE GROUP NUMBER: 1 - DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS PROFORMA

Draft Recommendation

That disability equality training should be more widely available and that employers should be encouraged to take it up.

Who:

What:

How:

Scottish Executive

Research/review of DET - availability, standards, barriers to take up.

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

Draft Recommendation

That the Scottish Executive should consider establishing a business award on disability

Who:

What:

How:

Scottish Executive

Work with Scottish Business Awards

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

In time to be part of next round of Scottish Business Awards?

Draft Recommendation

That work should be undertaken to challenge negative attitudes to disability including an advertising campaign

Who:

What:

How:

Scottish Executive ( DRC?).

Media campaign

Research needed to inform any campaign work. Advisory Group might be helpful

.

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

Decision made by end of 2006?

Draft Recommendation

That Jobcentre Plus provide accurate financial assessments of the benefits and implications of employment, including benefits, difficulties and responsibilities clients will face.

Who:

What:

How:

Jobcentre Plus

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

Draft Recommendation

That employment advice agencies should include clear and consistent messages about disability in their initial contacts with employers

Who:

What:

How:

Employment advice agencies, DRC, Scottish Executive

Clear guidance

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

Guidance provided by the end of 2006

Draft Recommendation

That jobs fairs should be supported

Who:

What:

How:

Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Executive

Develop clear advice and guidance on inclusive jobs fairs.

When:

Success measures:

Diversity issues?

Guidance by the end of 2006.

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