Well done to the 11 Translink staff who were recently accredited by Employers for Disability NI as “Disability Positive”.  The accreditation process involved attending disability awareness training and successfully passing an assessment.  The enthusiasm and commitment of staff were evident during the training and we are delighted that they have been recognised for their positive […]

Three Mental Health Briefings for Mid Ulster Council (29 September, 2 and 10 October) Two briefings: Disability Duties for South Eastern HSC Trust/Inspire for: Ards and North Down Council Area (28 September) Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Area (29 September) Disability Positive Accreditation Seminar and Stress & Emotional Resilience Workshop for Translink (3 October) Autism […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, £30 per hour (Wednesdays, 9am-4pm) Tel 07855812564 Therapeutic & Sports Massage, £25 per hour, £15 for half hour (Thursdays, 9am-4pm) Tel 07811267688 In Banbridge office of Employers for Disability NI – view leaflet for further details: Wellbeing-Leaflet

A woman who was denied a reasonable adjustment (reduction in working hours) due to her mental health disability has received £11,840 from her employer, Charles Hurst Ltd.  Read full story: http://www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links/News/Individuals/%C2%A311,840-award-in-disability-ruling-against-Charles  

A very interesting and important research report has been published, “Does it matter? Decision-making by people with learning disabilities”.  Based on research with people with learning disabilities in Scotland, it sheds light on questions of relevance to all people with learning disabilities. It concluded that it really does matter to people who have a learning […]

http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/lisburn-man-learning-difficulties-lands-13424103

Newcastle named NI’s first autism-friendly town, congratulations to local businesses & Newry Mourne & Down Council: http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/health/northern-irelands-first-autism-friendly-12750728

One of our members, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, has shared its guide, Making Communication Accessible.  The Trust co-produced this guide with people with a disability and representative organisations. It is a regional resource for Health and Social Care practitioners but is equally applicable in other sectors. It is a fantastic document and well […]

Welcome our newest member, Commissioner for Older People for NI (COPNI).  Employers for Disability NI would like to thank them for their commitment to disability good practice and looks forward to working with them to promote access to employment and services for disabled people. The role of COPNI is to safeguard and promote the interests […]

Congratulations to the 17 employees who underwent our “Disability Positive” Training and Accreditation on Friday 23 June 2017.  Their commitment to disability good practice and enthusiasm was fantastic.  They came from four of our member employers: Belfast City Council, Belfast Harbour, NI Public Services Ombudsman and Queen’s University.  Well done to all involved!