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Understanding Disability in the Workplace

Understanding Disability in the Workplace

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By far the most popular questions I get asked by my clients as founder of Diverse Matters and as my role as Vice-Chair of Lawyers with Disabilities Division (LDD) at the Law Society by both employers and employees is around the issue of “disclosure”.

Should I tell my employers about my disability or from the employer’s point of view, how do we engage with disabled employees and encourage them to share their disability?

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Tips for employers employing people with disabilities or health conditions

Tips for employers employing people with disabilities or health conditions

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Tips for Employers employing people with disabilities or health conditions

I think the best way to start a good employment relationship is to ask the individual, who has a disability/health condition whether he/she would like his employers to know anything particular in advance, which would make his/her life easier. Perhaps he/she has her own questions. It is a good start to involve them from the outset.

Does s/he have any pointers or guidance for the employer in advance of starting work?

I have some general do’s and don’t below but this list is not exhaustive. I use the example of employing a wheelchair user below.

Yasmin SheikhTips for employers employing people with disabilities or health conditions
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