One of the most common queries we have from our member employers is around reasonable adjustments.  Therefore, the recent article by the Chair of the Equality Commission for NI on this issue was of interest.  It is brief and informative, with examples and links for further reading. ECNI – What does ‘reasonable’ mean in ‘reasonable […]

A man who is blind has received £7,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for sending him inaccessible letters despite repeated requests for these to provided in an accessible format.  Read full story on BBC

Employers for Disability NI was honoured to speak at the Belfast Solicitors’ Association 80th Anniversary Gala in Belfast City Hall on Saturday night, 10th June 2023. We are privileged that Employers for Disability NI was chosen as its Charity Partner for 2023. Sincere thanks to the Chair of Belfast Solicitors’ Association, Sarah Wilson, who was […]

Amelie Cummins has a learning disability and her statement of Special Educational Needs provided for her to attend mainstream nursery school with 22.5 hours of classroom support each week.  Amelie started Trinity Nursery School, but were informed that she had to start school 15 minutes later everyday than all the other children in her class, […]