About DCES
Executive Summary
The event will serve as a platform to connect disabled students and recent graduates with inclusive employers, support services, and career development opportunities.
The fair aims to address the barriers disabled students face in transitioning from education to employment, while promoting equality, accessibility, and meaningful inclusion in the workplace.
Our Objectives
Empower disabled students
by providing access to employers that are actively committed to disability inclusion.
Promote equitable employment outcomes
by offering practical support and exposure to real opportunities.
Educate employers
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by offering practical support and exposure to real opportunities.
Foster connections
between university support services, careers teams, and external organizations.
Showcase role models
and success stories of disabled professionals.
Target Audience
- Students and recent graduates who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, or who have long-term health conditions.
- Employers and recruiters from disability-confident organizations or those interested in improving their inclusivity.
- University careers services, disability support staff, and third-sector organizations.
- Alumni willing to share insights into their career journeys.