Neurodivergent opportunities

Autism Forward provides grants for specialist mentoring for autistic adults to give them the support and advice they need to make the transition from education to work and find paid or voluntary employment. 

They also provide resources for employers, colleagues, friends and families of autistic adults, so that autistic people are included and valued in communities and workplaces.  

Ambitious About Autism’s aim is to help autistic children and young people be themselves and realise their ambitions. Their website includes a jobs board of roles at their schools and colleges.

IMAGE supports autistic university students to develop employability skills and demonstrate their strengths to employers. Their website includes tools, graduate profiles and resources to help the transition from university into work. 

AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity transforming the lives of older and disabled people by offering a variety of services. They also work with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible to all. 

Evenbreak is the only global disability job board run by and for people with lived experience of disability. The employers who advertise on Evenbreak are actively aiming to attract disabled candidates, and the registered candidates want to work for inclusive companies. 

Blind in Business helps people who are blind or have partial sight into work. Their Training and Employment Services help users to achieve your ambitions. They offer help and support with finding work, the interview process, and obtaining equipment to help you succeed. Blind in Business also supports employers in hiring and working with people with visual impairments. 

Vercida is a ‘careers site’ showcasing inclusive employers building sustainability, belonging and meritocracy into their workforce.

Please note that some graduate schemes at Disability Confident employers will not be listed on Vercida.

Scope is here to create an equal future with disabled people. They campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action, and create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers.

On their advice and support pages, they have a helpful guide on 'Finding disability-friendly employers'.