Levelling the playing field: Assessing recruitment support for disabled candidates 9th October 2025

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"Helen delivered a session to staff on requesting adjustments and support. All of the team attended and reported increased confidence and knowledge in this area following the training. We all felt comfortable to ask questions and received supportive and easy to understand answers from Helen. It was such a safe space to discuss the issues of requesting adjustments. I would recommend any team to undertake training with Helen. You will learn so much."  Katrina Forbes, Head of Careers & Employability, University of Strathclyde

By design, recruitment processes are challenging; for disabled students, however, without the right support and adjustments, they can become totally inaccessible. And whilst requesting support should be easy, for many students doing so can be a huge barrier.

Concerns around stigma, uncertainty about what support is available or possible, and confusion over what counts as a ‘reasonable adjustment’ can leave students feeling stuck and unsupported.

This interactive session will give university staff the skills and confidence to better support disabled students as they prepare for, and navigate, the recruitment process including how to:

*Explain the types of support and adjustments employers can provide

*Guide students through the adjustment request process clearly and effectively

*Offer practical, tailored advice to help students succeed in applications and interviews

*Share best practice and discuss common challenges in an open, supportive space

The session will be led by Helen Cooke, CEO and Founder of MyPlus, and will include opportunities for discussion, Q&A, and shared learning.

This webinar is free to attend. Please note this webinar will not be recorded, and the presentation will not be circulated.

This webinar is taking place on Thursday 9th October; 9.30am to 10.45am. 

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for anyone working in careers and employability who is keen to build their expertise to provide the specialist careers advice that students require to enable them to overcome the additional challenges that having a disability can bring to the job hunting and recruitment process.

I found the webinar thoroughly interesting and informative, it being suitable for both new and experienced academics and careers staff. It was an opportunity to refresh and reflect upon existing knowledge and understanding of such an important subject matter.

Ceri Lewis, Employability & Placements Officer, University of Leeds