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<p /> <p>It is a priority for me to ensure that as many disabled people as possible
are helped towards employment through the Department’s various employment programmes.</p><p>
</p><p>As mentioned in the “Disability and Health Employment Strategy: the discussions
so far”, I understand the importance of a specialist support offer for disabled people,
and I want to continue to improve this offer by considering a wide range of ideas
and initiatives.</p><p> </p><p>My officials are currently undertaking a detailed analysis
of how best to support disabled customers, and the role that Residential Training
Colleges should play in this support. I cannot yet confirm when I will be able to
inform residential training colleges of the outcome of this work, which will take
account of the broader Disability Health and Employment Strategy and of the Department’s
other employment programmes including Work Programme and Work Choice. As part of the
process, officials will undertake an equality analysis so that I fully understand
the impact of any future proposals before I make my final decision.</p>
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