Richard
Thank you for taking the trouble to reply to my e-mail. This is most
helpful.
Regards
Dawn
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Burrow [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 03 September 2002 11:21
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Application forms
>
> Dawn and colleagues,
>
> Our application form currently asks
>
> 'Do you have a disability? Yes/No'
>
> we do not have a tear-off section, although we may well reconsider this
> approach.
> We have a supporting text in our Further Particulars, which states:
>
> "Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
>
> The University welcomes applications from all sections of the community
> including candidates with a disability.
>
> The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines disability as:
>
> 'A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term
> adverse affect on a person's ability to carry out normal day to day
> activities.'
>
> You no longer have to be registered disabled. You may obtain further
> information from Disability on the Agenda, telephone 0345 622633.
>
> Applications
>
> The Employment Record Form and job details are available on tape or in
> large
> print. To request a copy please contact the Human Resources Section.
> If you have a disability which prevents you from completing the
> documentation, please contact the Human Resources Section to discuss other
> acceptable methods of application.
>
> Arrangements for interview
>
> Please indicate on a separate sheet any special arrangements or
> adjustments
> we may need to make to our recruitment procedures to ensure that you are
> not
> placed at a disadvantage because of your disability, for example the
> provision of an accessible interview location, a sign-language interpreter
> or supportive person, disabled car parking space etc.
>
> Arrangements if appointed
>
> It would also be helpful to us if you are able to indicate what
> adjustments
> we may need to consider to enable you to do the job, if you are appointed.
>
> General
>
> If you would like an informal discussion to consider any adjustments or
> special arrangements that may need to be made in relation to your
> application or appointment please do not hesitate to contact Richard
> Burrow,
> Assistant Director - Services, via the contact details for this vacancy.
>
> The University of Newcastle upon Tyne is committed to securing equality of
> opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which
> individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise
> treated
> on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. The
> Vice-Chancellor oversees the effective operation of the policy and the
> responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of it rests with the
> Director of Human Resources. All new employees are provided with a copy
> of
> the Policy on appointment. Further copies may be obtained from the Human
> Resources Section of the Registrar's Office."
>
>
> Finally, we have a very low level of reported disability among our staff -
> which significantly understates the true incidence. We are intending to
> undertake a survey, and I am currently considering what words to use to
> encourage staff to report a disability where it is appropriate. I would
> like then to capture basic information about the type of disability
> (mobility, visual, etc.) to support health and safety planning & staff
> training & development. But I appreciate that it is a very sensitive
> topic.
> Does anyone have any helpful suggestions/experience they would be willing
> to
> share?
>
> Richard Burrow
> Assistant Director of Human Resources
> University of Newcastle
> tel: 0191 222 6306
> fax: 0191 222 8634
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: 16 August 2002 10:16
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Application forms
> >
> >
> > Dear colleagues
> >
> > I am interested in finding out what information other
> > employers/universities
> > are asking disabled applicants (for staff vacancies) to give on their
> > application forms. Here at the Open University we ask the following:
> >
> > 'The Open University welcomes applications from disabled people and
> > information about disability is only requested on the application form
> in
> > order that appropriate arrangements for an interview can be mae if
> > necessary.
> > Do you consider yourself disabled? Yes/No
> > If you consider yourself disabled, please give details of any
> requirements
> > for interview arrangements'
> >
> > We also have a 'tear off' monitoring form which asks the question 'Do
> you
> > consider yourself disabled? Yes/No'
> >
> > I am particularly interested to know if anyone is including any
> > information
> > about the definition of disability under the DDA.
> >
> > Your help would be much appreciated.
> >
> > Regards
> > Dawn Steel, Personnel Officer (Directorate Services), The Open
> University
> >
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