Knowing your rights is crucial, regardless of your circumstances. If you know your rights, you’ll always be able to exercise them accordingly. Whilst everyone has the same fundamental rights in the UK, it’s important to understand that some groups have extra protection against discrimination. Those of us with disabilities and neurodiversities included. There can beContinue reading “Knowing your rights as a disabled person in applications and employment”
Category Archives: accessibility
Getting support in the workplace
Support in the workplace involves employers giving their staff the tools they need to succeed. It’s a form of equity that levels the playing field for disabled and neurodiverse employees. In the UK, it is a legal requirement for employers to provide support in the workplace. It’s always worth talking to your employer to seeContinue reading “Getting support in the workplace”
Getting to know a colleague with a disability
As a person with a visible disability, I often find that some non-disabled people struggle with initial conversation and how to act around me. Most of the time, this is because of awkwardness. People don’t always know what to say or fear saying the wrong thing, so they opt to say nothing. However, disability isContinue reading “Getting to know a colleague with a disability”
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.
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
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
10 easy steps to improve your corporate accessibility
Practical tips to make your company more accessible for everyone