Top Tips for Making Meetings Accessible to Deaf People
Meetings can be really tricky for D/deaf* people especially when little or no thought has been made in terms of access. It can be a really demoralising experience attending a meeting when [...]
Why the media needs to stop referring to ADHD as a ‘trend’
By Carolyn DeBarra As a writer with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), I spend a lot of my days explaining my condition, detailing my ‘symptoms’ or writing about the unusual path I [...]
Interviewing dyslexia candidates – Improving the application process
Neurodivergence and people with dyslexia can bring so many assets to an organisation or role which neurotypical people may not. However, the application process often alienates potential candidates, this can be easily solved. Jennie [...]
Making services accessible to people with learning disabilities
Did you know that there are estimated to be over 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability? Did you also know that you have a duty under the Equality Act (2010) [...]
What are Standard Reasonable Adjustments for interviews?
This article provides insight into standard reasonable adjustments for job interviews. The knowledge will help HR and recruitment professionals create an accessible and inclusive process. Enhance The UK’s expert tips will keep you [...]
5 tips for chatting with a person who has a communication impairment
First of all, give yourself a break, it is not rude if you don’t understand someone with a communication impairment. Don’t put yourself under pressure as this makes it harder to understand, and the [...]
Asking questions about someone’s disability
Asking questions about someone’s disability. Read this brief article to learn more about when it is appropriate to ask a person about their disability and the best way to approach the topic.
Top Tips for an Accessible Complaints Procedure
Why do I need an accessible complaints procedure? Happy customers are the top priority for a thriving business and it’s important to have a robust system in place for customer feedback, both negative and [...]
Tips for supporting employees when disclosing disability to HR
https://vimeo.com/451074585 How can employees feel supported when disclosing disability to HR? The key is to understand why people choose not to disclose disability and address these issues. This article outlines [...]
Creating Accessible Powerpoint Presentations
This guide outlines best practice for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations. In the UK around 2 million people have sight loss. A visual impairment could be sensitivity to light, blurred vision or blindness. So please [...]