SIR - While it is true, as John Hall implies (T&A October 23) that some employers may think a non-disabled candidate for a job would always do better than a disabled one, this is not necessarily always the case.
Prejudice, combined with unhelpful low expectation can be a barrier but some employers (for example Bradford Council) display the disability-friendly ‘double tick’ logo.
The disabled are then entitled to an interview if they can satisfy the employer through application they have “the essential criteria” matching the job specification. If the candidate performs well at interview and appears right for the job, successful candidates are then legally entitled to “reasonable adjustments” if needed, to help them meet the required standards of the job. It would be good if more employers were encouraged to display this ‘double tick’ logo in their job adverts – they might be pleasantly surprised.
And, if they do the job as well as a non-disabled colleague, the least they deserve is equal remuneration. See beyond the disability and look at the person.
David Hornsby, West View Avenue, Wrose
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