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EMPLOYERS and business owners will also find this event of interest as information on supports and grants will be available on the day at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection stand.

For employers sourcing and keeping capable experienced staff that you can rely on is important. There are several support schemes and financial incentives available to you if a member of your staff acquires a disability or if you hire a staff member who has a disability. These employment supports are provided by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection stand and include:

The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides financial incentives to employers, outside the public sector, to employ certain people with disabilities who work between 21 and 39 hours per week.

The Employee Retention Grant Scheme can help you to retain an employee who has acquired an illness, condition or impairment that affects their ability to carry out their job.

Workplace/Equipment Adaptation Scheme: If you have to make changes, you may be able to get this grant towards the costs of adapting your premises or buying equipment.

The Disability Awareness Training Scheme is open to all companies in the private sector. Disability awareness training can help your staff provide the best service to customers or clients with disabilities and ensures that they also develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues with disabilities.

For information about the Progression Pathways Fair, contact losullivan@employabilitykerry.ie