Disability Positive Action Scheme (DPAS)

Disability Positive Action Scheme (DPAS)

The aim of the scheme is to:

- Reduce the employment gap for disabled people 

AND

- To mainstream employment opportunities for disabled people.

In order to achieve this Cumbria County Council are working in partnership with the Disability Employment Adviser(s) (DEA) AND Incapacity Benefit Personal Adviser (IBPA) of local JobCentre Plus and Employment Advisors from Oaklea Trust.

Job Centre Plus involvement & Contacts

Oaklea Trust involvement & contacts

If you would like to know more about the Disability Positive Action Scheme (DPAS) please call or e-mail Catherine Morley, Corporate Equality Officer, on 01228 226631, catherine.e.morley@cumbriacc.gov.uk

Mentor/Buddy Handbook (word document)

Individual Handbook (word document)