We would like to thank all our member employers for their support and commitment to disability positive practice over the past year.  Attached is a brief report of activity during […]

The Equality Commission for NI has released details of a settlement between Siobhan Jacobs, a woman who had cancer, and Yellow Door (Portadown) Ltd, for £40,000.  Read the full details […]

A person with autism, ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome has received £12,500 in a settlement with the PSNI and Honeycomb Jobs Ltd. He complained that reasonable adjustments had not been made […]

Please read some very useful advice around potential hybrid working and issues that might be raised in relation to disabled employees. It is by Bela Gor, Head of Legal and […]

We are delighted to welcome a new member, Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).  We look forward to working with the organisation and supporting its Disability Positive practice, through training, advice […]

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has published new data on socioeconomic issues and disability, and has produced information for the first time specific to autism.  For example, just half […]

A new year can bring many things to our lives such as hopes, wishes, plans and the infamous “resolutions” to create a better year than the one before.  All well […]

Employers for Disability NI was delighted to host a webinar, “Food for a Good Mood”.  This highly successful webinar helped participants gain insight into food and diet which enhance mental […]

Five Days to a Better You – Day 5 This week has been about enhancing self-awareness and understanding. In this part of the world, we talk about how someone “gets […]

Here’s a word for you – psychoendoneuroimmunology! This field of study has shown that the mind (brain) and body (nervous, hormonal and immune systems) are intricately linked and have a […]