Disability Inclusion
“What support do you need?” It is one of the most common questions asked in education, workplaces and public services. Yet it assumes something that is often untrue. But what if you do not? What if you have never been in this role before? What if your child has just started at a new school […]
Knowing Your Needs: Why Neurodiversity Conversations Must Move Beyond Labels Read More »
Since January 2026, equality issues linked to the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 have continued to surface across UK policy, public debate, and everyday life. Some have dominated headlines. Others have remained quieter. But together, they reveal something important: Inequality in the UK is not isolated, and it is not experienced one characteristic
For too long, disability has been understood through a limited lens one that places the “problem” within the individual. The contrast between the medical model and the social model of disability challenges this thinking and invites us to rethink responsibility. However, if we are serious about equality, we must go further. Disability does not exist
Inclusive events don’t happen by accident they are designed with access in mind. Whether you’re organising a meeting, training session, conference or community event, Deaf awareness is a vital part of equality and inclusion. Making events Deaf aware ensures that deaf people and people with hearing loss can fully participate, contribute and engage not as
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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,
When the Law Speaks: Why Reasonable Adjustments Must Be Proactive, Not Performative Read More »
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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