Employers need to do more to support people with disabilities, expert says

Guy Thornton, founder of Practice Aptitude Tests, examined legislation for speech dyspraxia (developmental verbal dyspraxia/childhood apraxia of speech) and dyslexia and has provided some insight on what support those with the condition can obtain when applying for jobs or taking tests.

Guy said, “Unlike education and the school system, there are no clear guidelines for employers and what steps they should take when dealing with applicants with learning impairments.

“Despite there being no specific legislation that focuses only on intellectual impairments such as speech dyspraxia and dyslexia, there is the Equality Act of 2010. The act states that employers must make reasonable adjustments to the selection and assessment process, as well as working conditions, so that someone with a condition such as dyslexia or speech dyspraxia is not placed at a disadvantage.”