Concern over huge number of people with disabilities unemployed


The latest census report has revealed that there are double the amount of people with disabilities unemployed compared to the rest of the population.
Disability and Equality Trainer, Frank Larkin says the Census 2016 report is disappointing but not surprising.
The unemployment rate amongst persons with a disability was 26.3% according to Census 2016, more than double the 12.9% rate for the population as a whole.
Mr Larkin says, infrastructure is a major concern:

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