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 […]
Archive | 2017
Autumn 2017 Events
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 […]
Wellbeing Service
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 […]
Case Law: Mental Health Discrimination
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: […]
Research report: decision-making by people with learning disabilities
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 […]
Stepping Stones Supports Man with Learning Difficulty in Dream Job
http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/lisburn-man-learning-difficulties-lands-13424103
Newcastle named NI’s first autism-friendly town
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
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s guide: “Making Communication Accessible”
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. […]
Welcome to our Newest Member!
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 […]
Disability Positive Accreditation Success!
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 […]