Let’s keep it Civil!
In one episode our podcast series, we had the privilege of interviewing Hayley, a visually impaired civil servant, about her experiences concerning workplace assessments, adjustments,
25/08/2024
Category: Employment
Sight Difficulties? A Workplace Assessment can really help…
Are you struggling at work because of poor vision and yet you haven’t discussed the issue with your manager, for fear of what the consequences might be? If this sounds familiar, then it really is time you addressed this and one of the most effective ways of doing so is to request a Workplace Assessment.
15/10/2020
Sight Loss Needn’t Mean Job Loss
Visualise Founder Daniel Williams looks at how, with reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and support, employees with visual impairment can continue to enjoy fulfilling and productive working lives.
29/04/2020
Coming Out Blind
Come out blind. Begin to live again: with freedom, independence and laughing at real humour, not just at yourself
26/07/2019
Dave Steele, The Blind Poet
Huge thanks to Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, for this inspiring poem – great to know we’ve helped you on your journey Dave. Click below
22/07/2019
“I’m struggling to see at work”
Losing eyesight is both challenging and difficult, scary and disconcerting. Having to change the way you do things, adapting to new challenges and learn new skills can be exhausting.
17/04/2019
Losing my vision but not my job
This case study demonstrates the importance of why people require a workplace assessment in a timely manner to ensure they remain in employment with the correct equipment, technology and support. Sight loss should not equal job loss.
04/03/2019
The Importance of Workplace Disability Awareness Training
Over seven million people of working age in the UK have a disability, and employment opportunities for this huge cohort are still woefully inadequate. For many people with disabilities however, finding employment that matches
22/07/2018
Communication in the Workplace around Disability
As an employee, having a disability may feel intimidating or lower your confidence, creating a barrier to independence whilst at work. As an employer, it
16/07/2018
The Human and Business Case for being an Inclusive Employer
We’d like to thank our friends at www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk for this guest post… Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Businesses are increasingly realising the value of inclusion and
15/07/2018