Ability Foundation

Employment Wing

Ensuring Equitable Employment Opportunities

At Ability Foundation, our Employment Wing is dedicated to promoting equitable job opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We focus on two main objectives: first, to raise awareness among employers about the significance of providing unbiased, equal-opportunity employment, ensuring candidates with disabilities are considered on equal footing with their peers. Second, we work closely with qualified individuals with disabilities to help enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects in alignment with current market needs.

Over the past decade, our experience with both employers and job seekers has highlighted two crucial insights. First, many individuals with disabilities possess essential qualifications that make them valuable contributors to the workforce. Second, an increasing number of companies across various sectors are recognizing the potential of this often-overlooked talent pool. These progressive businesses understand that employing qualified individuals with disabilities can yield significant benefits and enhance overall productivity.

Our vision is a future where inclusive employment becomes the standard, and employers recognize that there are not just specific jobs suited for people with disabilities; rather, there are talented individuals with disabilities suitable for every role. We aspire for a workplace where barriers stemming from attitudes and access are transformed into an empowering environment for all employees.

Ability Foundation offers a range of services for both employers and job seekers, fostering equitable employment opportunities.

We believe:

Employment is a fundamental human right, vital to individual dignity and well-being, not merely a statistical issue.

Individuals with disabilities deserve equal opportunities, evaluated solely on their skills and qualifications, without the influence of pity or charity. A level playing field is essential for all.

An unbiased understanding of the abilities of persons with disabilities, along with a readiness to provide reasonable workplace accommodations, is crucial for realizing equal opportunity employment.

Increasingly, companies are recognizing the value of hiring individuals with disabilities, viewing them as an essential human resource.

There exists a vast, untapped reservoir of potential among individuals with disabilities across various categories, ready to be engaged for mutual benefit.

Once businesses understand the value in hiring individuals with disabilities, more will choose to do so—not out of obligation but as a strategic advantage.

For employers, we provide guidance, sensitivity training, recruitment support, and more, helping you identify and connect with the right candidates.

EmployABILITY is a pioneering job opportunities fair, organised by Ability Foundation, that connects diverse job seekers with leading employers committed to inclusivity. This unique and inclusive platform focuses on equal opportunities and non-discriminatory hiring practices.

Since it began in 2004, EmployABILITY has established itself as a landmark event that unites skilled candidates with disabilities and dedicated equal-opportunity employers. It provides businesses with access to a diverse talent pool, specifically matched to meet unique job requirements.

EmployABILITY not only offers employers exceptional recruitment opportunities but also enhances their reputation as progressive organizations that support equitable employment. By participating, employers demonstrate their commitment to fair and unbiased hiring practices.