Disability Inclusion
Over the weekend, I read a story on LinkedIn that left me both saddened and angry.A blind woman went to a South Asian supermarket to buy spices for her dad’s lamb curry. She was accompanied by her guide dog, Quark. What happened next was unacceptable. The security guard immediately told her to “take your pet […]
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“Masking is not just about autism. It’s about survival, identity, and being seen — or not seen at all.” This powerful insight sits at the heart of a significant new piece of research by Tiffany Nelson and Hannah Lichwaba. Their work centres the lived realities of Black Autistic girls in the UK education system, a
Intersectionality is a powerful tool that helps us uncover how different systems of power shape inequality. It provides a lens through which we can examine the ways oppression and privilege interact, often in complex and overlapping ways. Rooted in Black feminist thought and first defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in the 1980s, intersectionality has gained
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Key Message: Employers must do more than just say they support neurodiversity, they must show it through timely, meaningful action. The case of Bahar Khorram vs. Capgemini UK underscores the legal and moral obligation to make reasonable adjustments before problems escalate. The Case in Brief In a landmark judgment partially upholding claims of disability discrimination,
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Every organisation has the opportunity to create a workplace where people of all abilities can thrive. Yet, despite progress in disability inclusion, many individuals with disabilities still face barriers to employment, career progression, and feeling genuinely valued in their roles. Disability confidence in the workplace is about more than compliance—it’s about culture. It means creating
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Why Inclusion Must Be More Than a Buzzword IntroductionDespite progress in disability inclusion, the employment landscape for disabled people remains challenging. Statistics paint a stark reality—disabled people are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people. This is not due to a lack of talent or ambition but because of systemic barriers in
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Disability inclusion in the workplace is no longer just about good intentions it’s about taking meaningful action. Despite growing awareness, people who are disabled continue to face systemic barriers in employment, from inaccessible recruitment processes to workplace cultures that fail to provide real support. The statistics tell a sobering story: 82% of job seekers who
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I’m a company director, a poet, an author, and an educator with over 20 years of experience, but for most of my life, I didn’t realise I was dyslexic. Despite the challenges, dyslexia never held me back from achieving my goals. I’ve worked in management positions at colleges, served as head of education for a
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In this day and age, I feel that it is essential to acknowledge the intersectionality of cultural competence and neurodiversity. While there has been growing recognition of neurodiversity in the workplace and broader society, the unique experiences of ethnically diverse people who are neurodivergent have often been overlooked. To create inclusive spaces, we must consider
IntroductionThe recent case of Mr. M Wright, an autistic maths teacher who was awarded £850,000 after an employment tribunal ruled, he was unfairly dismissed, victimised, and discriminated against, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of supporting employees with disabilities. The case highlights failures in managing complaints from neurodiverse staff and the severe financial
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