Sarah Newton, the Minister for Disabled People, Health & Work, held an event on the 21st of February, which gave Members of Parliament an opportunity to learn more about the Disability Confident initiative.
MPs were also given the opportunity to sign up to become Disability Confident Employers, and given the resources they need to work with businesses in their constituencies.
A number of attendees shared their thoughts on the work of Disability Confident.
Disability Confident provides a real, tangible opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life.
Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon
What a journey Disability Confident has been on, and how it's grown! It's always been about opportunities, fulfilling potential and employers understanding the value of disabled employees.
Esther McVey, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
I want all disabled people to have confidence in their future through good, secure and appropriate employment.
Rachel Maskell, Labour MP for York Central
Some employers have felt scared but Disability Confident encourages as many employers as possible to get educated on what they can do.
Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury
I work with a number of businesses that give great opportunities to disabled people, but there is always more to be done.
Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford
Disability Confident is a great way to ensure we all do more to get disabled people into employment. I look forward to playing my part to achieve that.
David Linden, MP for Glasgow East
We already work with the local jobcentre for job trials, and we're looking forward to being a fully-fledged Disability Confident employer.
Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower
Disabled people make a huge contribution, and they're having their lives changed with the help of Disability Confident.
Chris Elmore, MP for Ogmore
Disability Confident provides the tools and education employers require to lose their inhibitions.
Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham
Employers can find out more and sign up to become Disability Confident.
To find out more about Access to Work, a grant for practical support to help disabled people start work and stay in work, visit www.gov.uk/access-to-work.
