The Newcastle Conference
Workshop 2 - overcoming obstacles
1. What obstacles could you face in trying to meet the needs of disabled people at work? (This could include resistance from your employer, other staff, limited resources, time, capacity, etc?)
- Prejudice from other colleagues
- Piece work / bonus schemes
- Identifying disabled individuals
- Funding for training and time off
- Arranging cover at work
2. How could you overcome these obstacles?
- Liaise with employer
- Distance learning
- Educate colleagues against prejudice
- Able bodied people waiting to be disabled
- Encourage employers to sign up to two ticks award
3. There are 10 golden rules for Amicus Disability @ Work Champions; here are 3 of them.
An Amicus Disability Champion @ Work:
- understands that society and culture disable people, not "medical conditions"
- will strive to eradicate negative perceptions of disabled people.
- will consider accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of their work.
How would you make these rules happen in practice?
- Communicate links
- Raise Awareness
- Receptive to issues
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