31 May
Delivering Disability Equality in Glasgow.
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is today hosting the Delivering Disability Equality event in Glasgow. Following the success of a previous event in London, this event will allow staff from Scottish local authorities to reflect on the work they have completed on the Disability Equality Scheme. It will explore and address the issues relating to disability equality impact assessments.
The event is being headlined by Rick Williams, Director of Freeney Williams Ltd, a leading consultant on Disability Equality Schemes, the Disability Discrimination Act and how disability affects business.
Rick Williams, Director of Freeney Williams Ltd, says: “It is becoming clear that the key requirement of the Disability Equality Duty on public authorities to undertake impact assessments on their policies, practices and procedures is proving challenging. This event will de-mystify the process and give practical advice and guidance on how to undertake such assessments.”
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For further information on the Employers' Forum on Disability contact the Forum press office
Michael DenhamEmployers' Forum on Disability press office
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
Email: michael.denham@employers-forum.co.uk
Web: www.employers-forum.co.uk
The Employers' Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business in the workplace. With over 400 members, EFD represents organisations that employ circa 25 per cent of the UK workforce.
EFD is recognised as the authoritative voice on disability as it affects employers and service providers.
Since its establishment in 1986 EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.