Disability Pride Starts Here
A guide for employers
Disability Pride Starts Here is an online resource that was designed by disabled young people to support employers to:
- understand the value of disability and
- understand the value of working with disabled young people.
We use identity-first language throughout this resource. You can learn why by reading this blog by one of our former steering committee members.
Topics in this guide
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What is disability pride?
Disability pride is an attitude towards disability that views disability as something that enriches the world and, in this case, workplaces. -
What are some barriers to disability pride?
There are lots of barriers that can make it difficult for disabled young people to feel disability pride. -
Why is disability pride important in the workplace?
There are a number of benefits to a workplace that encourages and embraces disability pride, for all staff, not just disabled people. -
How can you support disability pride in your workplace?
There are several ways you can support disability pride for your employees. -
Thank you!
Thank you for using our resource about disability pride in the workplace, and for your commitment to access and inclusion.
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