Around 1 in 10 people have a disability. That’s 1 billion people in the world, myself included, who have valuable lived experience and irreplaceable transferable skills. Bua’s primary mission is to increase disability employment rates in the creative industry. One way to help achieve this is by offering consultancy sessions with companies like yours. BeingContinue reading “5 Benefits Your Business Gains by Hiring Disabled People”
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Remote and Hybrid Working: Why it’s a Benefit Disabled Workers
As a disabled person, I’ve found that the pandemic has done a lot to hinder daily living. There’s no part of life covid hasn’t influenced. Everything from medical care, socialising, and even work has been affected. Of course, you can say the same of everyone, but in my experience, people rarely stop to think aboutContinue reading “Remote and Hybrid Working: Why it’s a Benefit Disabled Workers”
I’m Glad the National Disability Strategy is “Unlawful”
The British High Court rules that the new National Disability Strategy is Unlawful. Here’s why that’s important.
Why it’s challenging to get a job as a disabled person
I don’t know a single person that enjoys the task of job hunting. Now, think about what would happen if you couldn’t fill in the application form because it overwhelms you. Or if the place that’s interviewing isn’t that accessible.
Bua Consultancy: A company of creative change
An interview with Bua’s founder Caitriona (Cat) Snell about the ethos of Bua.
Why equity is just as crucial as equality
A short discussion about equality vs equity from a disabled perspective, with some comments about how employers can help
The Importance of Independence: An Interview with Active8’s Lindsey Cooper
Learn about Activ8’s work and why disabled young people have the need and right to be independent
The Trials and Tribulations of a Diagnosis Journey: An Interview with Rhi Saunders
Learn about one individual’s diagnosis journey with the NHS in the UK
We need to talk about ableism (featuring Rosie Jones)
Lauren Coulson tackles ableism in light of Rosie Jones’ appearance on BBC Question Time in 2021.
Acknowledging disability in the workplace: An interview with Martin Townsend
An interview about disabled employment inclusion in services and freelance industries