Hearing Loss Case Settlement Neurodivergence case: “It is symptoms of neurodivergence that affect a person’s day to day activities that matter, regardless of whether or not they have received a […]
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Reasonable Adjustments – Advice from Chair of Equality Commission for NI
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 […]
Man who is blind receives £7K from DWP
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 […]
Charity Partnership with Belfast Solicitors’ Association
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 […]
Nursery apologises as disability discrimination case is settled
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 […]
44% Employment Gap Between Disabled and Non-disabled People
Ulster University research underlines the vital role employers play in closing the 44% employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people in NI. Businesses that currently are not supporting disabled staff […]
Disability Positive Accreditation Launched
Disability Positive Accreditation recognises local employers who put their commitment to the employment of disabled people into practice. The only local accreditation of its kind, those who attain accreditation can […]
International Disability Summit Comes to Belfast 7/8 June 2022
A unique and renowned international summit on disability and employment is coming to Belfast for the first time on 7 and 8 June 2022. This high profile event, brought to […]
Annual Activity Report 2021
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 […]
Settlement of £40k for person who had cancer with the Yellow Door (Portadown) Ltd
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 […]