Hi,
In support of the development of our DES we sent out a leaflet (& a
questionnaire) to all staff last year regarding the nature of disability
and suggesting reasons why they might want to disclose. If you're
interested still available on our website
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/eod/disability/leaflet.pdf
best wishes
Michelle
On 30/11/2006 11:22, Deborah Viney wrote:
>Dear all
>
>Following Syd's suggestion...
>
>This [below] is the format my email to all staff took. I actually used the
>responses for two purposes, as in addition to collating DES responses (which
>have to be carefully anonymised to prevent identification of staff member or
>their line manager!!) I also emailed anyone who replied to say that they did
>have emergency egress difficulties to get further info and offer advice on
>whether a Personal Emergency Evacuation Programme (PEEP) was required.
>
>For info: none of our staff was concerned about disclosing for reasons of
>trust; most simply did not realise their medical condition amounted to a
>disability....
>
>Regards, Deb Viney
>SOAS
>
>------------------------------------------------
>
>Dear colleagues
>
>You may be aware that we have a new legal obligation which requires that we
>ask staff (and students - already done via the Student Voices event) for
>their views about
>
>a) what the School currently does and
>b) what it should do in future in order to make the School more accessible
>(not just physically, but also in terms of processes and attitudes).
>
>We are required to feed those views into our Disability Equality Scheme for
>2007 - 2009 and its action plan, which must be published by 4th December
>2006 as required by the DDA 2005.
>
>We particularly need replies from staff who themselves have any chronic
>condition, including physical or mental health symptoms; specific learning
>difficulties (e.g. dyslexia / dyspraxia); or a disability (including sensory
>and mobility / dexterity impairments) - any of which can mean that the
>person may be considered "disabled" under the legal definition. However
>those who do not have any disability are also welcome to make comment if
>they wish to do so.
>
>We would appreciate it if replies could reach me by Tuesday 31st October.
>Responses will be confidential and will only be used to inform the
>development of the DES, any comments / suggestions used will be anonymised.
>If you are concerned about disclosure / confidentiality, please feel free to
>use any method that suits you to prevent identification - e.g. anonymous
>responses by post to the address below, or emailed by a friend, are welcome.
>
>You are welcome to structure your response in any way you find acceptable.
>
>
>If you find it easier, you may like to answer some or all of the following
>questions:
>
>A. Do you have any chronic condition, including physical or mental health
>symptoms, chronic pain or fatigue; or a specific learning difficulty (e.g.
>dyslexia / dyspraxia); or a disability (including sensory and mobility /
>dexterity impairments)? If yes, please briefly describe your condition
>(if you are willing to disclose it - anonymous disclosure does NOT amount to
>official disclosure to the School).
>
>B. Have you disclosed this information to the School by informing Human
>Resources? Or by telling your line manager?
>
>If not, why have you chosen not to disclose? (e.g. none of School's
>business / did not feel comfortable doing so / was not aware of need to do
>so)
>
> Have you received any assistance with ergonomic equipment or specialist
>software or other help because of your condition?
>If yes, what form did that support take? How did you find the process of
>obtaining such support?
>
>D. Are you able to manage the stairs independently in an emergency?
>
>E. Are there any aspects of your work which are made particularly
>difficult either by your condition or by the School's physical structure or
>its procedures or other aspects? If yes, would you please give more
>detail?
>
>F. Can you suggest any specific changes that the School could make which
>would reduce such difficulties for you and others?
>
>Thank you very much for any assistance you can offer us with this huge task!
>I look forward to hearing from you.
>
>---------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kent, Syd
>Sent: 30 November 2006 08:44
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Staff disclosure of disability
>
>I have found the responses to Kirsteen's message very helpful as we are
>also going to have another attempt at gathering information soon.
>Although Kirsteen asked for replies off list I think this is another of
>those cases where we might all benefit from the experience of others. So
>personally I would like to see as many responses as possible.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Syd.
>
>Syd Kent mailto:[log in to unmask]
>Equality and Diversity Officer
>University of Essex
>Wivenhoe park
>Colchester
>Essex
>CO4 3SQ
>
>Phone: 01206 872390
>Fax: 01206 873396
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of COUPAR KIRSTEEN
>Sent: 29 November 2006 13:47
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Staff disclosure of disability
>
>
>Hi all
>We are about to start a project looking at ways to encourage staff
>to disclose disabilities, and would be very interested in hearing of
>anyone else's experience in this area.
>
>Do you struggle with encouraging staff disclosure? Do you see
>this as a significant problem?
>Have you put in place any initiatives to encourage disclosure?
>
>Many thanks
>
>replies off list please to
>
>[log in to unmask]
>
>Kirsteen Coupar
>Diversity Manager
>University of Greenwich
>Kirsteen Coupar
>Diversity Manager
>University of Greenwich
>Room 410
>Riverside House
>Beresford Street, Woolwich
>LONDON
>SE18 6BU
>
>Tel: 020 8331 7558
>Fax: 020 8331 7908
>
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