Link & Learn | Understanding Disability in the Workplace: a guide for employers

Exclusively for Business in the Community members, this session aims to give employers the tools to create a more inclusive workplace for people with disabilities.

Facilitated by Employers for Disability NI, this session aims to empower managers, wellbeing champions and individuals to have a greater awareness and understanding of disabilities.

Attendees will also hear practical examples from Openreach on how it has created a more inclusive workplace for people with disabilities.

Topics covered include:

- What is a disability?

- Policies and practices that create an inclusive

- What does a supportive workplace look like?

- Reasonable accommodations - advice for employees and managers on how to navigate this process.

- Actions for employers

- Disability accreditation and training

There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

How it works This session will take place on Zoom. Attendees will be emailed a secure link to join following registration.