Career, HR, L&D & Equality adviser. Journo. 2020 and 2021 Disability Power 100. interests = equality, disability, deafness, careers, education, employment law.
Kirsteen discusses the impact of the BSL Bill, the importance of recognising Deaf culture and why she's excited to see more changes in the future.
Our latest blog covering our thoughts on accessibility for disabled people when it comes to employment.
When I was experiencing anxiety, I quickly realised how inaccessible mental health services can be for deaf people-especially those who don't use BSL. My doctor, who knew I was deaf, suggested I li...
So, you've started your working life. Should you now join a trade union? When you think of trade unions, you probably think of the 1980s and the miner's strikes. You might think trade unions are for your parents or even your grandparent's generation. You might think employment law is enough to protect you at work.
As students prepare to return to university this autumn, many deaf students are at risk of being further disadvantaged by the move to online learning. 10 years after the Equality Act 2010, and 22 years after my first experience of higher education, I have discovered that deaf students still struggle to participate equally to their hearing peers.
Good careers advice and guidance makes a really positive impact on young people. Having someone to guide you through your options can help raise aspirations and make the right choices for your future.
Many applications for jobs, university, colleges and even for government support, ask the applicant if they are 'registered disabled'. Kirsteen Allison highlights why this is offensive and discriminatory. There is no such thing as a register of disabled people. To ask someone if they are registered is discriminatory.
Job searching is a stressful and anxious time for all of us, but what if you already had anxiety or other mental health problems? We all know that nerves can hinder your interview performance, salary negotiations and, sometimes even affect your decision making when you receive an offer.
