1. By Daniel Clements Royal Association for Deaf people Youth and Transition Service Coordinator

2. Youth Unemployment  743,000 young people aged 16-24 were unemployed in November 2014 to January 2015 Youth who are not in Education  496,000 of 16-24 year olds between November 2014 to January 2015 (www.parliment.uk)www.parliment.uk

3.  Those who are recognised as ‘long term youth unemployment’;  202,000 16-24year olds were seen as being unemployed over 12months between November 2014 and January 2015. (www.parliment.uk)www.parliment.uk

4.  Unemployment rates have significantly decreased since 2012 but is this enough?  In November to January 2015 unemployment rates in men and women aged 16-24 were down by 12,000 compared to the previous quarter How can we reduce the unemployment rates? (www.parliment.uk)www.parliment.uk

5.  Reducing unemployment for disabled people is much more difficult.  Disabled people are quite often classified as being economically inactive due to receiving various support benefits.  There are over 12million disabled people in the UK, almost 1 in 5 people (19%)  This is relatively stable as in 2012/13 the figures were 12.2million. (Papworth Trust)

6.  Disabled people are more likely to be found unemployed. In March 2013 the employment of disabled people were 4.1million (49%), against 81.8% of non-disabled people.  (Papworth Trust)

7. Issues that may be the case…  Disabled people are nearly 3 times as likely as non-disabled people to have no formal qualifications.  The two main barriers to educational opportunities for disabled adults are linked to finance and a health condition, illness or impairment.  (Papworth Trust)

8.  In the UK there are more than 10million people with some form of hearing loss.  Or:1 in 6 of the population.  3.7million are of a working age (16-64)  It has been estimated that there will be 14.5 million people with some form of hearing loss by 2031.  The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2030, hearing loss will be in the top ten disease burdens in the UK, above diabetes and cataracts.  (AOHL)

9.  Deaf people are more than four times more likely to be unemployed than the general population.  For those with a hearing loss in employment; ◦ 55% feel socially isolated at work ◦ 1in 4 have been harassed (26%) ◦ 45% have told their colleagues about their hearing loss ◦ 37% have told their employer  (AOHL)

10.  CASE STUDY ◦ “When I want to apply for jobs I cannot understand the application forms. I don’t know what I need to do, most of the time I would just guess and type what I think goes..” ◦ “Interviews are hard for me, they (employers) never know how or provide interpreters… I feel this effects the chance of me getting the job…”

11.  Unemployment for Deaf people is an under- researched area.  Deaf people face issues of applying for jobs and face many barriers. ◦ Including;  Interviews  Application forms  We need to break down the barriers.

12.  Not in Employment, Education or Training.  Majority of Deaf people are put at risk of becoming NEETs  Many may have underlying issues of; ◦ Lack of education ◦ Lack of qualifications ◦ And experience…

13.  We need to increase opportunities for employment within Young Disabled people.  How do we achieve this?  Work together

14.  Who has heard of ATW?  Government provides money through Access to Work to cover the extra cost to enable the disabled person to do their job.  (www.gov.uk)www.gov.uk

15.  CASE STUDY  “When I have interpreters I feel that I can fit in with everyone at work…”  “I have no support at work… this means I cannot communicate with the staff. I often feel depresses and isolated…”

16. Moving forward:  In order to achieve positive outcomes it is important to work together with other providers.  This would increase; ◦ Confidence ◦ Motivation  Reduce; ◦ Unemployment rates ◦ Disability unemployment rates

17.  TML offers young people aged between 18- 25 support into training/employment.  This is only for those who live in specific boroughs. (Diagram on next slide)  2014 figures shows that 17% of 366 participants have identified themselves as having a disability.

18. Hillingdon Harrow Brent Barnet Hounslow Richmond Wandsworth Merton Haringey Ealing Redbridge Barking Bexley Greenwich Lewisham Newham Camden South -wark Lambeth West- minster Hackney Waltham Forest Isling- ton City Hammersmith Ken. & Chel. Havering Bromley Tower Hamlets Sutton Croydon Kingston Enfield 18-24 year olds in London are not in education, employment or training 91,000 are in Talent Match London ‘target’ boroughs 44,600

19.  Figures shown from 2014 (TML registered clients) show that; Industry Participants Interested Retail & Sales47% Education & Youth Work31% Property & Construction23% Public Sector20% Health & Social Care20% Creative Arts & Culture19% Sports & Leisure17% Hospitality & Tourism17% Banking & Finance16% IT14% Engineering and Manufacturing11% Transport & Logistics8% Science & Pharmaceuticals6% Armed Forces5% Environment & Agriculture3%

20.  CASE STUDY TML (Deaf)  “I have been with Talent Match through RAD for over a year now. When I first started I was really nervous and did not have any confidence. I attended workshops and training courses which made me feel more confident.  … Being on the CanDo! Youth board has also made a big difference to my confidence… I feel RAD Talent Match has made me who I am today.  … I am now chair of the CanDo! Youth board and have a part time job with Starbucks!”

22.  Thank you for your time.

23.  (www.parliment.uk)www.parliment.uk ◦ Youth unemployment Statistics; 18 th March 2015; James Mirza-Davies: Economic Policy and Statistics. (www.gov.uk) https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping- people-to-find-and-stay-in-work/supporting- pages/supporting-disabled-people-who-need- more-help-to-find-and-keep-a-jobwww.gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping- people-to-find-and-stay-in-work/supporting- pages/supporting-disabled-people-who-need- more-help-to-find-and-keep-a-job (Papworth Trust) Disability in the United Kingdom 2014 (AOHL) Facts and Figures on hearing loss and tinnitus

24. www.royaldeaf.org.uk Daniel Clements; Youth and Transition Service Coordinator Daniel.clements@royaldeaf.org.uk 0845 688 2525