HESA data suggest that 0.9% of academic staff in HE are disabled but the disability status of 11% of staff is unknown.  However, Labour Force Survey data  (see note) suggest that 12% of ‘university teachers’ are disabled.

Just under 2% of the FE workforce are classed as disabled

Source: AUT 2001b

Note: Labour Force Survey data definition of ‘disabled’ includes those who meet the definition of disability contained in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and those who do not meet the DDA but who still have a work-limiting disability.

Staff numbers in further education colleges by primary role, sex and disability status, 2000/01

Number of staff in further education colleges by primary role, including teaching, support and other support, plus by gender and disability for 2000/01.