Category: Diversity and Inclusion

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Guest Blog: How do I tell my employer about my impairment?

Kath Sutherland from START Ability Services writes about the question of when to discuss impairments or health issues with an employer: People often worry about whether they have to disclose an illness or disability to their employer. Although there is no legal obligation to do so, it is important to remember that there could be … Continue reading Guest Blog: How do I tell my employer about my impairment?

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What’s the impact of being Black and disabled?

A much-needed report was written about the impact of being both BME (Black or minority ethnic) and disabled. This report, called "Over-looked Communities, Over-due Change" was jointly published by Scope and the Equalities National Council. Of the roughly 11 million disabled people in the UK, at least one million are from a Black or ethnic … Continue reading What’s the impact of being Black and disabled?