What Is The Definition Of Disability Under Employment Law? Firstly, it is not the same as the medical definition of disability. The employment law definition of disability can be found under Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 and it reads: ‘A person (P) has a disability if P has a physical or mental impairment, …
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Alex: The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust is a historic foundation, and one of the first welfare charities in the UK for children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Can you tell us a little about the vision of Dame Hannahs, and how it has evolved in recent years? David: Dame Hannahs …
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An inclusive workplace is better for everyone — not just those with disabilities. The more diverse your workforce, the broader the range of talent, insights, and innovation that you are inviting into your company. A diverse workforce is also much more likely to understand and cater to a varied customer base, ensuring that your company …
My name is Ellie Lowther – charity founder, creator of the first trans-specific safe house in the UK, and the only binary trans finalist from 28,000 nominations in last year’s National Diversity Awards for the Positive Role Model category for LGBTQ. I am also the founder of Essential Learning Curve Ltd, and an all-round diversity ninja! …
‘Neurodiversity’ is a frequently used term. However, while many employers are aware they should make reasonable adjustments for those with physical disabilities and mobility issues, there is often less support for neurodiverse individuals – commonly due to a lack of understanding, experience, and/or basic training. This article will inform you of the benefits of hiring …
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