The Disability Confident Scheme is a UK Government initiative that was launched in November 2016. 

 

It is a voluntary scheme for UK-based organisations who are committed to becoming more inclusive employers. It offers free sign-up and resources, and it names the organisations that have signed up on its website. 

 

The scheme has been designed to work for all organisations of all sizes, from those employing at least one person to large global employers. 

 

The Disability Confident scheme aims to: 

 

Engage and encourage employers to become more inclusive so they recruit and retain more disabled people.

Increase understanding of disability and the benefits of employing or retaining disabled people.

Increase the number of employers taking action to be Disability Confident.

Make a substantial contribution towards halving the disability employment gap.