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Employing People With Disabilities Thursday, 6 th December 2012

Sandy Bannister Corporate Equality and Diversity Manager Tel

Ground rules Confidentiality Respect Mobiles switched to silent, please No sub-conversations 3

In this session we will o Set the scene for disability employment today o Consider the pros and cons of employing people with disabilities o Consider why Reasonable Adjustments are necessary o Consider how to decide whether adjustments are “Reasonable” 4

In this session we will o Complete and discuss some employment scenarios o Outline some examples of good and innovative practice o Invite questions 5

Quiz 5 minutes for completion in pairs or small groups 6

Dream of the Future 7

Pros and Cons Group exercise 8

Need for Reasonable Adjustments Statistics speak for themselves People with disabilities face many barriers in the workplace including Attitude Policy / practice Environment Economic pressures 9

Employers’ Legal Duty Employers have a positive and proactive legal duty to take steps to remove or reduce barriers faced by disabled jobseekers and employees 10

Factors for determining which Adjustments are Reasonable Size of organisation Resources available Potential effectiveness of Adjustment The relationship between the parties Financial support available Practicality Health & Safety considerations Every situation is different 11

Sandy Bannister Corporate Equality and Diversity Manager Tel