22 Should you indicate your Disability in the CV or Cover Letter? - Page 1

As more organisations continue to recruit employees, it is essential that they learn how to support and promote inclusion of people with disabilities in Kenya

Finding a job within the Kenyan market can prove especially difficult with the massive rates of nationwide unemployment. Having a disability can pose further challenges arising from discrimination, non-inclusion, and stigma.

There are many challenges that a person with disabilities has to go through to secure employment and keep it. In some cases, you might find that people with disabilities are paid less than their counterparts without disability. In other cases, you’ll find them being mistreated at their workplaces, and looked down upon as people who cannot be relied on simply because of their disability.

Diversity has been embraced where employers are hiring people from all walks of life. Yet, the issue of hiring people with disabilities has been left untouched for a long time.

To many people Vioja Mahakamani (Drama in Court) was just a dramatic program that they used to pass time and get entertained. But to Wilson Macharia, this was his actual career guide that would shape his future and model the astute advocate and legal advisor that he is today.

For young persons with disabilities seeking employment and navigating the job market can be a daunting experience. The path to finding and thriving in the right job involves more than just applying for positions—it requires skills development, gaining confidence, and establishing valuable connections.

So, what is virtual networking and how can persons with disabilities leverage it to gain employment?

Navigating the job market as a person with a disability often comes with the question of whether and how to disclose your disability in your CV and cover letter. Disability disclosure in CVs and cover letters for job seekers with disabilities can be a strategic decision that highlights your unique strengths and lived experiences.

These practices are essential to attract and engage persons with disabilities, ensuring that they are adequately represented in the workforce. This article delves into the critical aspects of disability inclusive employment job advertising practices, offering strategies to make job postings more accessible and appealing to persons with disabilities.

Focusing on skill development, leveraging assistive technologies, and advocating for workplace inclusivity, are some ways that persons with disabilities can proactively take to not only increasing their chances of employment but also succeeding in their chosen careers. This article explores practical ways for persons with disabilities to improve employability,

In 2016, Wilson Macharia, a person with visual impairment went to court seeking justice after he was discriminated against by his would-be employer. Despite passing the interview and being invited to sign a contract, Macharia was later informed that the job offer was made by mistake.

Persons with neurodiverse conditions which include several cognitive aspects like Asperger syndrome, Autism, Dyslexia, Hyperlexia, ADHD, and Dyspraxia, are being sought by companies looking to tap into a largely ignored labor pool.

Employees who use wheelchairs at work need to be facilitated to move around easily through the office without having to worry about obstacles like narrow doorways, stairs and inadequate restroom facilities.

Many people with vision limitations have fulfilling careers in the fields that they are interested in; they just need to ask for accommodations.

Accommodations for people with disabilities at work can be simple and creative alternatives for the traditional ways of doing things. The most important qualities to have when working with people affected by disabilities include kindness and patience.

People with disabilities often are underrepresented and underutilized in the workplace.

Farmers with disabilities have been urged to join the Kenya Breweries Limited’s Contract Farming Program that has thousands of farmers from around the country.

Two key concerns of small businesses with regard to attracting people with disabilities are complying with relevant laws and finding qualified employees with disabilities. In this article, we will deal with these concerns, among others, and explain the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.