Global Conference December 2022 – Creating a disability smart world together
Our December 2022 Global Conference – ‘Creating a disability smart world together’ – was proudly sponsored by HSBC.
Disability Charities Consortium
The Disability Charities Consortium (DCC) brings together CEOs and policy leads from nine of the UK’s leading not-for-profit disability organisations.
Supporting customers struggling to pay their bills
What can businesses do to support some of the most vulnerable people in society – including some disabled people?
Assistive technology and IT security
Many people with disabilities or impairments benefit from the use of assistive technology in the workplace. However, the use of such technologies can introduce additional information risks that need to be managed.
How to create an inclusive culture
Here we outline some steps you can take to create a more inclusive culture at your organisation.
Interviewing disabled candidates
An applicant for a vacancy has told you that they have a disability. What should you do?
Reasonable adjustments – What they are and why they are important
‘Reasonable adjustments’ are changes to the working environment or working arrangements needed by a disabled person so that they can do the job as well as possible.
When employees go off sick – Fit notes
If your employee is sick for longer than seven calendar days, you should receive a fit note from them.
How to set up an employee disability network
Employee disability networks can also be a great way for small businesses to create spaces for employees, disabled and non-disabled
Disabled clients and visitors
How to prepare for disabled visitors, and what you can do on the day to ensure they are welcomed.
Selling products online
What can online businesses do to attract disabled customers and ensure that they return and recommend your business?
Cafes and restaurants – Top tips
Here are some quick tips on how to attract disabled customers to your café and restaurant and to keep them (and their friends and family) coming back.