Mr. Deante Troy:

First up, the jobseeking process can be very tricky. CVs, interviews and dealing with nerves are things most of us find hard to manage. You need a lot of organising skills, IT skills and networking skills. These must be followed up with coping skills and being patient. There is also getting to interviews, which can in person or online, being against other candidates and also included is Garda vetting, background checking and medicals. This all combines into a huge undertaking for a person with a disability.

The UNCRPD can play a strong role here to make sure disabled people have equal access and their rights to work are helped. Having campaigns to change the way employers think with disability awareness and accessibility training will help. We should celebrate diversity and include everyone. I enjoy being on the CRC employment course because staff are helping me to be more confident, to sell myself, know what to say in interviews and what not to say - the do’s and don’ts.

I now hand over to Anthony who will speak about how families can help or not help when it comes to finding employment.