People with a disability are twice as likely to be out of work as able-bodied people.
Over 600 thousand people live with a disability in Ireland, and more than four in ten of them would like to work.
A conference is taking place in Dublin today, to discuss the barriers to work, and the supports available.
Juliette Gash reports;
#MakeitWorkDFI Min. Finian McGrath says no excuse for bad manners by staff of Dept. of Social Protection at any stage!! @Specialheroes1 pic.twitter.com/rXXcLTOBaj
— Special Heroes (@Specialheroes1) November 21, 2016
Christine Magee brings people with disabilities' personal stories about getting jobs to life #makeitworkdfi pic.twitter.com/P5P2MEQw7P
— Rehab Group (@RehabGroup) November 21, 2016
