Supporting disabled people in the workplace: guidance for managers

UCL is launching a

ucl.ac.uk/drupal/site_news/sites/news/files/disability_guidance_for_managers.pdf" target="_self">short practical guide on supporting disabled people in the workplace. Please take a few minutes to look through it. UCL is committed to fostering an environment where disabled people can flourish. Disability and the accompanying legal issues can be a complex subject, especially for managers who have no personal experience of disability. This guidance is intended to equip managers with the understanding and expertise they need to meet the needs of disabled staff. During the development of UCL disability policy, focus groups of disabled staff have consistently identified managers to be the single most important group with whom to raise awareness.

Central fund for reasonable adjustments

One of the issues which can arise in supporting staff is the availability of modest funds to make adjustments in the workplace, for example through the purchase of equipment. I am delighted that UCL has agreed to allocate a small central budget to deal with cases where other sources of funding are not available. Details are in the publication, and the fund will be managed by Sarah Guise, Head of Equalities and Diversity.For further information about disability issues visit the equalities and diversity website. 

Rex Knight, Vice-Provost, Corporate Services and Diversity Champion

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