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This guide is intended to provide employers with good practice advice on making the employment experience inclusive, equitable and fulfilling for d/Deaf and disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, in partnership with Breakthrough UK and more specifically their panel of d/Deaf and disabled people.

You can find the Digital Version, Audio Version and Large Print Version below.

General Resources

Equality and Human Rights Commission — Employing people: Workplace Adjustments

The Equality and Human Rights Commission works to promote and uphold equality and human rights, ensuring a fair and inclusive society for all.

External web link - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/business/employing-people-workplace-adjustments?return-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equalityhumanrights.com%2Fsearch%3Fkeys%3Demploying%2Bpeople%2Bworkplace%2Badjustmements

ACAS — Disability at Work

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) provides expert advice and support to employers and employees, fostering positive workplace relationships and resolving disputes through effective mediation services.

External web link - https://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at-work

Trades Union Congress — Workplace Guidance: Equality and Discrimination

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of workers across the UK, striving for fair wages, improved working conditions and the protection of workers' rights.

External web link - https://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-guidance/equality-and-discrimination/disability

Trades Union Congress — Workplace Guidance: Disability

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of workers across the UK, striving for fair wages, improved working conditions and the protection of workers' rights.

External web link - https://www.tuc.org.uk/union-reps/equality-and-discrimination/disability

Health and Safety Executive — Stress and Mental Health at Work

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ensures workplace safety and wellbeing by setting and enforcing regulations, promoting best practices, and providing guidance to prevent accidents and occupational health issues.

External web link - https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/

Health and Safety Executive — Employers' Duties in Protecting Disabled Workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ensures workplace safety and wellbeing by setting and enforcing regulations, promoting best practices, and providing guidance to prevent accidents and occupational health issues.

External web link - https://www.hse.gov.uk/disability/adjustments.htm#:~:text=You%20have%20a%20duty%20to,job%20as%20non%2Ddisabled%20workers.

Access to Work Scheme

The Access to Work Scheme by the UK Government provides tailored support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers in the workplace through financial aid and practical accommodations.

External web link - https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Disability Confident Scheme

The Disability Confident Scheme by the UK Government empowers employers to create inclusive workplaces, offering support and recognition to businesses committed to hiring, retaining, and developing the talents of individuals with disabilities.

External web link - https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Intensive Personalised Employment Support Programme

The Intensive Personalised Employment Support Programme by the UK Government provides targeted and personalised assistance to individuals with disabilities, aiding them in overcoming employment barriers through tailored support and skills development.

External web link - https://www.gov.uk/intensive-personalised-employment-support

Remploy — Disability Guide

Remploy is an organisation dedicated to supporting disabled individuals in finding and maintaining employment, offering a range of services and expertise to promote inclusivity in the workforce.

External web link - https://www.remploy.co.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/Disability%20Guide/Disability_guide_EMPLOYER_A4_handbook_Nov_2017_read_only_full.pdf

AbilityNet

AbilityNet is a non-profit organisation that helps people with disabilities use technology to achieve their goals, offering expert advice, assessments and support to enhance digital accessibility and inclusivity.

External web link - https://abilitynet.org.uk/

Disability Specific Information

Mental Health First Aid England — Line Managers' Resource

Mental Health First Aid England provides training and resources to empower individuals in offering initial support to those experiencing mental health challenges, fostering a society where mental health is understood, accepted and prioritised.

External web link - https://cdn.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/05111111/line_managers_resource.pdf

Mindful Employer

Mindful Employer is a UK-wide initiative that supports employers in promoting mental health at work, providing resources, training and guidance to create supportive environments, reduce stigma and enhance employee well-being.

External web link - https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/

National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People

The National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People maintains a registry of qualified professionals, ensuring high standards in communication support for the Deaf and Deafblind communities through rigorous accreditation and continuous professional development.

External web link - https://www.nrcpd.org.uk/#:~:text=The%20NRCPD%20is%20the%20national,and%20Interpreters%20for%20Deafblind%20People.

Guide Dogs — Guidance on Guide Dogs in the Workplace

Guide Dogs is a charity organisation that enhances the independence and mobility of people with visual impairments by providing guide dogs, mobility training and ongoing support, empowering individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives.

External web link - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/research/policy-and-guidance-for-businesses/guidance-on-guide-dogs-in-the-workplace/

Mencap — Resources for Employers

Mencap is a UK charity dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families, offering services, advocacy and campaigns to promote inclusivity, equality and a better quality of life for those with learning disabilities.

External web link - https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/employment-services/resources-employers

Assistance Dogs UK — Information for Service Providers

Assistance Dogs UK is a coalition of organisations that train and provide assistance dogs to support individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and quality of life through specially trained canine companions.

External web link - https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/the-law/

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities — Employers Guide

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities works towards creating a more inclusive society by conducting research, providing resources and advocating for positive change to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families.

External web link - https://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/learning-disabilities/publications/employers-guide-employing-people-learning-disability

National Autistic Society — Autism at Work Programme

The National Autistic Society is a leading UK charity that provides support, information and advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, working to create a more understanding and inclusive society for people with autism.

External web link - https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/autism-work-programme

Association of Sign Language Interpreters

The Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI) is a professional organisation committed to promoting excellence in sign language interpreting, offering support, resources and advocacy to ensure high standards and accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

External web link - https://find.asli.org.uk/

Mencap — Employ Me Programme

Mencap's Employ Me Programme is a dedicated initiative designed to empower individuals with learning disabilities, offering tailored support, training and resources to enhance employability and facilitate meaningful employment opportunities for participants.

External web link - https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/education-skills-and-work/employ-me

Association of Lipspeakers

The Association of Lipspeakers is an organisation that supports and promotes the profession of lipspeaking, ensuring access to communication for individuals with hearing loss by providing trained professionals who repeat spoken language silently, enhancing inclusivity and understanding.

External web link - https://www.lipspeaking.co.uk/members/

Royal National Institute for Deaf People — Support for Employers

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People, also known as RNID, is a charity organisation in the UK that works to support individuals with hearing loss by providing information, services and advocacy to promote accessibility, inclusion and improved quality of life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

External web link - https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/support-for-businesses-and-organisations/

Royal National Institute of Blind People — Support for Employers

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is a UK charity dedicated to supporting people with sight loss, offering services, resources and advocacy to promote independence, inclusion and a better quality of life for those who are blind or partially sighted.

External web link - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/employers/

British Dyslexia Association — Support for Employers

The British Dyslexia Association is a charity committed to supporting individuals with dyslexia and related conditions, providing resources, information and advocacy to raise awareness, promote understanding and enhance the opportunities for people with dyslexia in education and the workplace.

External web link - https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/employers/how-can-i-support-my-dyslexic-employees/reasonable-adjustments-in-the-workplace

The GM Equality Alliance (EqAl) Inclusive Language Guidance

The GM Equality Alliance (GM=EqAl) is a coalition of organisations and individuals drawn from a wide range of communities of experience across Greater Manchester.

External web link - https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/publications/gmeqal-inclusive-language-guidance