Overview
Wednesday, 18th November 2020 | Online
The business case for disability inclusivity is clear; employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives, resilience and problem-solving abilities to workplaces. Just 1 in 2 people with disabilities are in work, however, compared with over 80% of the non-disabled population, representing a vast pool of untapped talent.
The current shift towards working from home and the organisational changes brought about by COVID-19 present a unique chance to overhaul workplace policy and culture to better support and include staff with disabilities. It is crucial that organisations seize this opportunity to foster greater disability-inclusivity.
At our upcoming 'Managing Disability at Work' event, you will foster a better understanding of disability and the steps needed to become a disability-confident employer. You will also come away with a crucial understanding of employer responsibilities as staff work remotely.
Please note that video recordings of all sessions will be made available to delegates following the event.
Sponsored by assistive technology providers TextHelp and Microlink. Please click here for more information.
Key speakers:
- Mark Russell, Inclusion, Diversity & Social Equality Advisor, KPMG
- Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail
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Diane Lightfoot, Chief Executive Officer, Business Disability Forum
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Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy, Disability Rights UK
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Karen Jackson, Founder-Director, didlaw
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Kate Nash OBE, Founder & Chief Networkologist, PurpleSpace
- Helen de Bretton, Director of Corporate Solutions, Microlink PC
- Trishna Bharadia, Translator and Health Advocate
- Louise McQuillan, Workplace Solutions Specialist, Texthelp
- Jen Rooney, Founder, The Wellbeing Tortoise
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Paul White, Chief Executive Officer, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
Why attend?
- Learn how to recruit, manage and support staff with disabilities, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to progress and flourish within your organisation
- Bring new, innovative ideas on increasing and supporting disability in your workplace back to your organisation, with the insight needed to put them into practice
- Hear from leading figures about how to educate staff and foster understanding of disability within your organisation
- Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression
- Enjoy an opportunity to engage with expert speakers and your peers
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in creating a disability-friendly workplace, including: employers; HR managers/officers; wellbeing officers; senior managers; consultants; trade unions; and representative groups.
Registration
Public Sector rate: 1 Place £195 (+VAT) | 4+ Places £150 each (+VAT)
Corporate rate: 1 Place £395 (+VAT)
Charity rate: 1 Place £145 (+VAT)
To request a manual booking form, please email conference.admin@dodsgroup.com
09:00
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Welcoming Session
Kiren Kaur, Diversity & Inclusion Event Manager, Dods PLC
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09:05
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Chair's introduction
SPEAKER: Kate Nash OBE, Founder & Chief Networkologist, PurpleSpace
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09:15
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Understanding Disability at Work, using the Equality Act and the Social Model
- Using the Social Model to reframe disability and address common barriers to disabled people’s employment
- Equality Act: rights, responsibilities and definitions
SPEAKER: Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy, Disability Rights UK
SPEAKER: Karen Jackson, Founder-Director, didlaw
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10.00
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Comfort Break
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10:05
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Supporting disabled staff to work from home
- Understanding duty of care when working remotely
- Simple adjustments which can make all the difference
- Providing management and support from afar
SPEAKER: Jen Rooney, Founder, The Wellbeing Tortoise
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10:30
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Comfort Break
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10:35
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Ensuring equal opportunities for disabled staff with assistive technology: a case study from Microlink
SPEAKER: Helen de Bretton, Director of Corporate Solutions, Microlink PC
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10:55
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Comfort Break
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11:00
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Why workplace accommodations are more important than ever - a case study from TextHelp
SPEAKER: Louise McQuillan, Workplace Solutions Specialist, Texthelp
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11:20
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Comfort Break
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11:30
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Case Study: Leading the way: becoming a Disability Confident employer
- The business case for becoming a Disability Confident Employer
- Disability-friendly hiring: inclusive communications and non-biased interviewing
- Using data to drive conversations and ensure accountability and engagement
SPEAKER: Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail
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12.10
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Comfort Break
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12:15
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Fostering a disability-inclusive culture, both in the office and remotely
- Supporting, developing and retaining disabled staff
- Re-framing discussions around disability
SPEAKER: Diane Lightfoot, Chief Executive Officer, Business Disability Forum
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12:45
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Break for Lunch
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13:45
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In-depth discussion: Shedding light on hidden disability
- What is hidden disability
- Why your organisation is probably more diverse that you realise
- Encouraging confidence in disclosing conditions and asking for help
SPEAKER: Paul White, Chief Executive Officer, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
SPEAKER: Trishna Bharadia, Translator and Health Advocate
SPEAKER: Mark Russell, Inclusion, Diversity & Social Equality Advisor, KPMG
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14:45
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Comfort Break
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15:00
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Keynote Address:
Disability at Work: Enabling staff to achieve their potential
SPEAKER: Diane Lightfoot, Chief Executive Officer, Business Disability Forum
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15:30
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Chair's Closing Remarks
SPEAKER: Kate Nash OBE, Founder & Chief Networkologist, PurpleSpace
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15:40
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Event Close
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