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The 'two ticks' disability symbol

Employers are bound by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to treat you fairly. But some of them demonstrate that they are particularly positive about employing and retaining disabled people.

Some employers show this by placing the Jobcentre Plus 'two ticks' disability symbol on their job adverts.

This means the employer has made some specific commitments regarding the employment of disabled people. As part of this, you are guaranteed an interview if you meet the minimum conditions for the job vacancy.

• The disability symbol

Equal opportunities policies

Many employers have equal opportunities policies. This means the employer agrees to employ people on merit, regardless of things like disability, race, gender or age for example.

It also means that the employer is committed to treat employees equally and give everybody the same chances.

You may feel more comfortable disclosing a disability to an organisation which has such policies in place.

• Recruitment questions about health and disability

Job adverts and application forms

A job advert may positively encourage disabled people to apply, and show the employer understands their legal responsibilities under the DDA.

Look out for the following:

If you are worried about this last issue and would like some advice, talk to your Disability Employment Adviser. They can help you decide on the best way to explain your suitability for the job. They may also contact the employer on your behalf if you would like them to.

• Disability Employment Advisers

Useful contacts

• Employment contacts