The Glasgow Conference
Workshop 3 - promoting change
1. What are the key strengths you think you could bring to the role of Amicus Disability Champion @ Work?
- Communication
- Expert help - research
- Approachable reps
- Find solutions
- Reps are well trained
2. What would you like to achieve as an Amicus Disability Champion @ Work?
- Equal Opportunities
- Better understanding from both management and employees
- Treat people 'equivalently'
3. There are 10 golden rules for Amicus Disability @ Work Champions; here are 3 of them.
An Amicus Disability Champion @ Work:
- recognises the abilities and potential abilities of all workers.
- will ensure that employers enable their workers.
- will help their employer find enabling solutions
How would you make these rules happen in practice?
- Talk, listen and observe
- Consultation, information, negotiation COMMUNICATION
- Work together
- Combine information and experience
- Get people involved
4. To conclude, each of you think of a different word to define an Amicus Disability Champion @ Work.
- Influence
- Educated
- Understanding
- Confidential
- Strong
- Compassionate
- Honesty
- Competent
- Respect
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