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• Scroll to each new activity when the time comes.
• Please make sure that all voices are heard and select a speaker to share a summary of what has been discussed. 

Breakout Activity One: Stigma

1. Your leader for this activity will be the person who was born in the earliest month of the year
2. Your leader will select a speaker for the team, who will share a brief summary of what was discussed. If you prefer not to speak, choose another colleague
3. Your leader will guide the team through the questions below
4. Make sure that all voices are heard - consciously include all members of the team!

Reflect and Discuss:

Is there still stigma around disability? If so, why is this the case?

Consider historical, cultural, social, and psychological factors, such as:

1. Historical Perceptions

2. Medical Model Dominance

3. Lack of Representation

4. Fear of the Unknown

5. Inaccessible Environments

6. Cultural Beliefs and Myths

7. Ableism

How can we overcome the stigma?

Breakout Activity Two: Accessibility

1. Your leader for this activity will be the person whose first name is first alphabetically
2. Your leader will select a speaker for the team, who will share a brief summary of what was discussed. If you prefer not to speak, choose another colleague
3. Your leader will guide the team through the discussion, outlined below.
4. Make sure that all voices are heard - consciously include all members of the team!

In relation to Disability and Neuro-Inclusion:

What do we mean by accessibility and removing barriers?

Are we getting it right with regards to accessibility?

A) For colleagues

B) The wider public

What could we be doing better?

Additional Paired Breakout Activity Three: Staff Case Studies (Disability)

1. For each of the following case studies, consider what reasonable adjustments could be made to ensure that the staff member feels supported and that there is no discrimination. 
2. Make some notes on the adjustments that may help the colleague being described in each case study
3. Don’t worry about getting through them all

Some helpful links to assist with this activity:

ACAS information on Reasonable Adjustments

GOV.UK information

Please scroll below the Case Studies to find further guidance and examples of Adjustments for Colleagues/Candidates with Disabilities and Learning Differences

Case Study One

Charli is incredibly effective in their role as a Comms Assistant, having built trust and rapport with colleagues across the organisation, and has never believed their dyslexia to be an obstacle.

However, recent changes in recording and reporting procedures have caused some anxiety. 

Case Study Two

Dev has worked in the Marketing Team for 8 years but as a result of MS is experiencing a growing range of symptoms, such as muscle spasms and stiffness, fatigue, and walking difficulties.

Case Study Three

After many months of intensive surgery and therapeutic treatments, HR Manager, Lou, has recently returned to work.

Due to their spinal cord injury, they are now reliant upon a wheelchair for mobility.

Lou also has limited use of their left hand but is determined to ensure that they continue to support colleagues as they have done for so many years.

Case Study Four

Due to raised pressure inside the eye, IT Support Assistant, Rohesia, has developed glaucoma, an eye condition that can cause damage to the optic nerve.

The condition has significantly impacted upon the way that Rohesia can carry out their role but both colleagues and their Line Manager have been supportive.

Getting around the building has become challenging, especially when Rohesia is required to work at the new office space where they are less familiar. 

Case Study Five

Kabir probably knows the organisation better than any other staff member, having worked in HR there for 15 years before becoming PA to the CEO.

Their arthritis has worsened in recent months with joint swelling, pain, stiffness and a decreased range of motion, particularly in the hands.

The result of bone rubbing on bone when the joints move, causes severe pain. This has led to some distress and Kabir has considered resigning.

Adjustments for Candidates/Colleagues

with Disabilities and Learning Differences