The news page is where we post all of our articles, blogs, interviews and columns. We write for all sort of publications, both for professional and students, as well as appearing in the national press. If you would like to interview us, or would like us to write a piece for you, do get in touch via: info@citydisabilities.org.uk

Civil Service Intern Opportunity via Ambitious About Autism

Application deadline: Tuesday 14 January, 11.59pm   An opportunity has arisen for some of our neuro-diverse mentees, specifically those on with a diagnosis of ASD. The excellent charity Ambitious about Autism has linked up with the Civil Service to offer an eight week paid employment opportunity in the Civil Service, for approximately 200 autistic young people. The

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Opportunities for summer ’25

As we reach the end of summer, make sure that you take a look at opportunities that are currently being advertised for people with disabilities over the next year. There are a variety of internships, graduate programmes, and so on via EmployAbility. Take a look here, and don’t forget to keep an eye on application

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The Legal Cheek Summer Virtual Vac Scheme and Law Fair

City Disabilities is taking part in this Legal Cheek event again this year, which is run in partnership with The University of Law. It runs from Monday 10 June until Friday 14 June  and features a series of short talks, workshops and Q&As. To find out more and book your place, click here.

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Lecture at Mansfield College, Oxford – open to all

One of our founders, Robert Hunter, will be giving a public lecture at Oxford University on dignity, good manners and disability at 5.30pm on 2nd June. For those not attending physically, the lecture will be livestreamed from the link at the bottom of this post. All are welcome. When: Jun 2, 2023 05:30pm, London. Topic:

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Computer Science Scholarship

An interesting opportunity has come up with EmployAbility for all those mentees interested in Computer Science. You can read all about it here. Don’t miss the application deadline of 29th Jan.

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Change 100 Internship Programme – apply now

As many of our mentees will know, Leonard Cheshire runs the “Change 100” intern programme every year. Change 100 is their flagship programme of paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring. They match talented university students and recent graduates with any disability or long-term condition with progressive employers. Applications are now open, and close

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The Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair

City Disabilities will be attending the Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair on 22nd November from 2-5pm. If you have a disability and would like help navigating your career in the law, then do please come along and chat to us. You will find details, including how to apply to attend, here.

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