Disability
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Disability
News & Resources

Dimensions Highlight Importance of Empowering Autistic People to Vote
A survey commissioned to mark the Local Elections by Dimensions, sheds new light on the voting experiences of people with learning disabilities.

Dimensions Introduces Mental Health First Aiders
The newly qualified Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) will be based around the country and will be on hand to provide support to fellow members of staff who may be experiencing poor mental health or emotional distress.

2024 Employment Law Changes: Labour's Significant Reforms to Employment Rights
In 2024, there have been several legislative changes to workplace law. April saw changes to flexible working from the previous government. And in October, changes to sexual harassment reporting, action and penalties came into effect under the new Labour government.
This blog explains the recent changes with the help of our wonderful Ambassadors and signposts to further details for business looking to get to grips with the changes.

What is National Inclusion Week 2024?
National Inclusion Week 2024 is a time dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and raising awareness about the importance of creating a more inclusive society.

A Journey of Adaptation and Support
In the realm of workplace inclusivity, stories like Kaye Moors' highlight the importance of adaptive solutions and community support.

What is Disability Pride Month?
Disability Pride Month is a time of celebration, empowerment, and advocacy for the rights and achievements of people with disabilities. It's a month dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of society.

Parkinson’s UK awards grant to Neuro Heroes
Support charity Parkinson’s UK has awarded a new physical activity grant to Neuro Heroes, an online physical activity provider helping people with neurological conditions improve their wellbeing.

Just Checking is an Includability Committed Employer
Includability – Certified B Corp – is delighted to welcome Just Checking as an Includability Committed Employer for 2023.

Navigating the 6 Pillars of Diversity & Inclusion
The pillars of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can be hard to navigate for any business. Lucky for you, Includability partners with incredible organisations that can help your company fulfil its D+I needs. When investing in a EDI strategy for your organisation, you want to make sure that what you’re doing is going to produce meaningful results.

Isaac Harvey has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!
Huge congratulations to the amazing Isaac Harvey on being awarded his MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!!

Business Disability Forum - Disability Essentials Toolkits
This collection of resources contains essential, free disability guidance and resources for business, and links to additional content which is available to BDF Members only. The COVID-19 Toolkit provides free advice and guidance for organisations about how to support their employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding the Importance of Accessibility in Web Design
Technology
A quick guide for businesses to help understand the Importance of accessibility in Web Design
Designing a website is an exciting project. You are taking information from a client and building their thoughts and ideas into a visual and text based representation of themselves or their business.

Panathlon Wins SJA Award for Sport for Social Change
Includability Charity Partners Panathlon won the ‘Sport for Social Change’ award at the Sports Journalists’ Association’s British Sports Awards.

Panathlon Foundation has Record Breaking Year
Special needs charity and Includability Charity Partner, the Panathlon Foundation, has reported a record-breaking year of participation.

Golden Lane Housing Is Now an Includability Committed Employer
Includability is delighted to welcome Golden Lane Housing (GLH) as an Includability Committed Employer for 2022.

Katarzyna Ptak is the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap Q&A
We talk to Katarzyna Ptak the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap

Deaf Awareness and Useful Signs - Webinar
Includability featured deaf awareness and a basic introduction to basic British Sign Language (BSL) words and gave information on BSL training courses.

GCHQ: Dyslexic Thinking Skills ‘Mission Critical’ for Protecting Country
UK security and intelligence agency, GCHQ has said the thinking skills of people with dyslexia is “mission critical” for keeping the country safe from cyber-attacks.

Q&A with Asperger's champion Alex Manners
We talked to Asperger's champion Alex Manners

Why Employee Trust is Key to Understanding Disability Needs
UK’s national employers’ network and membership organisation, Business Disability Forum (BDF) has published research which found organisations need to build understanding and trust among employees when collecting global employee disability data.

Colourful Codes Help the Visually Impaired
A new, colourful, type of QR barcode is helping visually impaired people live better by identifying products in shops and allowing access to health information about food is coming to the UK.

UK Government Appoints Kate Headley as Disability & Access Ambassador
The UK Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Chloe Smith, announced the appointment of new Disability and Access Ambassadors including Kate Headley, the Co-Founder and Director of The Clear Company.

Lexxic Partners with Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Includability partner Lexxic are collaborating with the founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week

SIC Becomes an Official Partner
SIC have developed a community business centre and are bringing together businesses, leaders and managers who recognise the potential of disabled talent and developing an inclusive workplace culture - but who don’t necessarily know where to start, or how to apply it.
Disability
Members

Anna Kennedy Online
We are a small charity with a big heart, that raises Autism Awareness and acceptance
Business Disability Forum
Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports businesses to recruit, retain and develop disabled employees and serve disabled customers. Our 400 members employ around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
Golden Lane Housing

Golden Lane Housing works with people with a learning disability or autistic people to provide supported housing around which they can build their lives. They were established as an independent registered charity by Mencap in 1998 to help tackle the immense challenges that people with a learning disability face in finding a home.

JAAQ

Whether it’s for yourself, wanting to support someone you know, or you’re just curious to understand better, JAAQ is here. Just ask a question.

Just Checking

Just Checking is an activity monitoring system which helps care professionals complete objective, evidence based care needs assessments of adults with dementia, learning disabilities and autism.

Panathlon Foundation
Panathlon is a national charity which gives thousands of young people with disabilities and special educational needs every year the opportunity to take part in competitive sport.

SIC.
SIC is breaking down the barriers that view employing disabled people as an act of charity. We are proving that not only are disabled people one of the biggest untapped sources of talent in the UK economy; but that for organisations, shifting to an inclusive work culture means access and breaking down barriers for everyone. It’s time that D&I includes Disability.

Sign Solutions
Founded in 1998, we are passionate about ensuring that Deaf and hard of hearing people have the access they are entitled to under the Equalities Act.

Study Sharpe
Professional, Signature Approved & Industry Targeted Deaf Awareness training for businesses and individuals across the UK.
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