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Dear All, I’m potentially interested in the session advertised below but wonder if any on list have experience of events run by this organisation and whether or not they’re worth attending. Many thanks in advance, Sarah From: Olivia Bishop <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 23 July 2019 10:26 To: Staff Disability Advisor <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Embracing Disability in the Workplace | New speakers added Is your workplace disability confident? [Image removed by sender.]<http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/er?s=438870623&lid=565&elqTrackId=7c7e843cb1b44c1781e265ef297378ac&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1> Dear Colleague, Despite 22% of the working age population being classed as disabled, employers are still not making the necessary workplace adjustments to be disability confident. The employment rate for the able to work disabled population is 30% lower than that of the rest of the population. With the government investing funds into reducing the disability pay gap, there are plenty of steps that can be taken to bring our disabled population into work. Our 'Embracing Disability in the Workplace<http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/er?s=438870623&lid=1498&elqTrackId=555a28bdedfa442faf9d3f81a3f2b2ee&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1>' conference will equip you with insight into the assistance that is available to disability employers and provide you with the skills necessary to benefit from this largely untapped pool of talent. View the full agenda & event website <http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/er?s=438870623&lid=1498&elqTrackId=330356e46956465aa40e86d5b147c18e&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1> Key sessions you cannot afford to miss: * Reframing the term disability and unpicking what it entails * Improving communications to ensure staff are aware of their rights * Establishing what financial aid is available for disability employers * Understanding your legal obligations to disabled employees * Engaging with disabled candidates when advertising opportunities * Promoting responsible line management and enabling workers to feel confident in making their requirements known * Reasonable adjustments and when they should be made * Exploring the benefits of flexible working and the role of technology Key speakers joining us on the day: * Sue Bott, Head of Policy, Disability Rights UK * Jessica Leigh, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Scope * Sue Coe, Senior Policy Officer: Equality and Strategy, Trades Union Congress (TUC) * Jason Green, Co-chair, Reading University Staff Disability Network Register your place now <http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/er?s=438870623&lid=2399&elqTrackId=5935c290e193442488862fa3ab5d3c5a&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1> Please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues and we hope to welcome you at the event. Kind regards, Olivia Bishop D&I Events Manager Dods Group PLC [Image removed by sender.][Image removed by sender.] For further information please contact us on: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | 0207 593 5739 ________________________________ This email was sent to [log in to unmask] You received this email because your information is in a Dods Group list. Click here<http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/f2.aspx?elqFormName=PC-AccessLink&elqSiteID=438870623&e=staffdisability%40admin.ox.ac.uk&elqTrackId=e7db6a9530c3488ea70bd1ba05c18e08&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2271> to manage your email communication preferences. To unsubscribe from Westminster Briefing emails click here<http://info.dodsgroup.com/LP=47?elqTrackId=6f4b4a24a5d04499bd3b12a8d3e1a40a&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2271> or to unsubscribe from all emails about our products and services from Dods Group click here<http://s438870623.t.en25.com/e/u?s=438870623&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6>. Please click here<http://www.dodsgroup.com/privacy-policy?elqTrackId=44d91a3aeb8e43949ec842a20f75c667&elq=169d774b47964213a061f5f6e4d136d6&elqaid=2900&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2271> to view our privacy policy. © Dods Group Plc 11th Floor, The Shard | 32 London Bridge Road | London, England, SE1 9SG | Company No. 04267888.04267888. [Image removed by sender.] ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the ADMIN-EO list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=ADMIN-EO&A=1