Managing Disability at Work

Wednesday, 18th November 2020 | Online

The business case for disability inclusivity is clear; employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives, resilience and problem-solving abilities to workplaces. Just 1 in 2 people with disabilities are in work, however, compared with over 80% of the non-disabled population, representing a vast pool of untapped talent.

The current shift towards working from home and the organisational changes brought about by COVID-19 present a unique chance to overhaul workplace policy and culture to better support and include staff with disabilities. It is crucial that organisations seize this opportunity to foster greater disability-inclusivity.

At our upcoming 'Managing Disability at Work' event, you will foster a better understanding of disability and the steps needed to become a disability-confident employer. You will also come away with a crucial understanding of employer responsibilities as staff work remotely.

This event is CPD-Certified and contributes to your professional development.

Register your place today.

Why attend?

Learn how to recruit, manage and support staff with disabilities, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to progress and flourish within your organisation
Bring new, innovative ideas on increasing and supporting disability in your workplace back to your organisation, with the insight needed to put them into practice
Hear from leading figures about how to educate staff and foster understanding of disability within your organisation
Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression
Enjoy an opportunity to engage with expert speakers and your peers

Agenda

09.00	Welcoming Session Grace McLoughlin, Diversity & Inclusion Event Manager, Dods PLC
09.05	Chair's introduction
09.15	Understanding Disability at Work, using the Equality Act and the Social Model Equality Act: rights, responsibilities and definitions Using the Social Model to reframe disability and address common barriers to disabled people’s employment
10.05	Comfort Break
10.15	Supporting disabled staff to work from home Understanding duty of care when working remotely Simple adjustments and assistive technology which can make all the difference Providing management and support from afar
11.05	Comfort Break
11.30	Case Study: Leading the way: becoming a Disability Confident employer The business case for becoming a Disability Confident Employer Disability-friendly hiring: inclusive communications and non-biased interviewing Using data to drive conversations and ensure accountability and engagement SPEAKER: Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail
12.10	Comfort Break
12.15	Fostering a disability-inclusive culture, both in the office and remotely Supporting, developing and retaining disabled staff Re-framing discussions around disability
12.45	Lunch
13.45	In-depth discussion: Shedding light on hidden disability What is hidden disability Why your organisation is probably more diverse that you realise Encouraging confidence in disclosing conditions and asking for help SPEAKER: Trishna Bharadia, Translator and Health Advocate
15.00	Keynote & Chair's Closing Remarks Disability at Work: Enabling staff to achieve their potential
15.40	Event Close