Disability support in work. Opinions needed please.

malice88
malice88 Community Member Posts: 20 Connected
edited November 2023 in Work
Hi everyone!

I work in a HR function with aspects of my role focused on employee wellbeing.

My colleagues and I have been discussing ideas for support options we could provide for people with learning differences, developmental disorders (this covers my condition!), and disabilities/ongoing conditions.

When you think about things from a company perspective, inevitably cost and other capitalist considerations will impact discussions.

I therefore wanted to ask for your feedback about what you have found helpful in practice, or would wish for based on an ideal situation, if you're unable to work or struggling in work.

This is a pie in the sky, no limits conversation, so please, feel free to share your dream situation for disability support if there were no limitations.

Alternatively, if you have a HR/strategic background i would also welcome recommendations with business rationale or supporting studies.

*So to summarise*

What support measures would help you (or your differently abled friends and family) happily and healthily join the workforce or remain in work?

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  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,373 Championing
    Hey @malice88 I hope you're doing well on this crisp Friday?

    I noticed there'd be no replies to this, so I just wanted to give your post a little bump in the hope you can get some feedback from people. :) 

    I think the best thing business can do is make sure the managers/TMs/higher ups etc are all trained in EDI or at least have some basic knowledge on how to offer allowances and accessibility to those who need the extra support.  A caring manager really can make a world of difference to ones working environment.
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,261 Championing

    Mine are simple, even cost-saving!

    Eliminate artificial lighting and use natural light. Reduce air conditioning and increase ventilation. Reduce noise, temperature and smells. 

    Could you do all that for me? 


  • Denise12345
    Denise12345 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
    Flexible work schedule and flexible location so I can work with and around. Work places look at issues and deficits which make the assumption that divergence is a problem. You could use another lense and see divergence as an opportunity and is representative of society and so your potential customer base so income related.  I am both HR and neuro and physically diverse

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