CINXE.COM
How to promote diversity and inclusion | AbilityNet
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML+RDFa 1.0//EN" "http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/DTD/xhtml-rdfa-1.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" version="XHTML+RDFa 1.0" dir="ltr" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" xmlns:foaf="http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/" xmlns:og="http://ogp.me/ns#" xmlns:rdfs="http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#" xmlns:sioc="http://rdfs.org/sioc/ns#" xmlns:sioct="http://rdfs.org/sioc/types#" xmlns:skos="http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#"> <head profile="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml/vocab"><script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/bundle-playback.js?v=HxkREWBo" charset="utf-8"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/wombat.js?v=txqj7nKC" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>window.RufflePlayer=window.RufflePlayer||{};window.RufflePlayer.config={"autoplay":"on","unmuteOverlay":"hidden"};</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_static/js/ruffle/ruffle.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> __wm.init("http://web.archive.org/web"); __wm.wombat("https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/how-promote-diversity-and-inclusion","20240407184936","http://web.archive.org/","web","/_static/", "1712515776"); </script> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/banner-styles.css?v=S1zqJCYt" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/_static/css/iconochive.css?v=3PDvdIFv" /> <!-- End Wayback Rewrite JS Include --> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"/> <meta name="Generator" content="Drupal 7 (http://drupal.org)"/> <link rel="alternate stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen, projection, tty, tv" title="Black/White" href="/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/css/style_black_white.css"/> <link rel="alternate stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen, projection, tty, tv" title="Brown/Beige" href="/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/css/style_brown_beige.css"/> <link rel="alternate stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen, projection, tty, tv" title="White/Black" href="/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/css/style_white_black.css"/> <link rel="alternate stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen, projection, tty, tv" title="Yellow/Blue" href="/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/css/style_yellow_blue.css"/> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen, projection, tty, tv" title="Standard" href="/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/css/style_standard.css"/> <link rel="canonical" href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/how-promote-diversity-and-inclusion"/> <link rel="shortlink" href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/node/2224"/> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/favicon.ico" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon"/> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="z5Wqq5NstvaNhXhcjQ6UoStyuZtRmt_pqhLj3wh3D00"/> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" size="180x180" href="/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/apple-touch-icon.png"/> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" size="32x32" href="/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/favicon-32x32.png"/> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" size="16x16" href="/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/favicon-16x16.png"/> <link rel="manifest" href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/site.webmanifest"/> <link rel="mask-icon" color="#1e5b61" href="/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/safari-pinned-tab.svg"/> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#1e5b61"/> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff"/> <title>How to promote diversity and inclusion | AbilityNet</title> <script src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://js.tito.io/v2/with/inline,ga4" async></script> <style type="text/css">.tito-widget .tito-widget-form .tito-release .tito-details--waiting-list .tito-release--tax, .tito-widget .tito-widget-form .tito-release .tito-price-details-donation .tito-release--tax, .tito-widget .tito-widget-form .tito-release .tito-price-details-regular .tito-release--tax {color:#333 !important;opacity:1 !important;} .tito-overlay footer.tito-flow-footer {background-color:#fff !important;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> window.__lo_site_id = 289596; (function() { var wa = document.createElement('script'); wa.type = 'text/javascript'; wa.async = true; wa.src = 'http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://d10lpsik1i8c69.cloudfront.net/w.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(wa, s); })(); </script> <script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-5Z54D95');</script> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/system/system.base.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/system/system.menus.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/system/system.messages.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/system/system.theme.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/themes/base/minified/jquery.ui.core.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/themes/base/minified/jquery.ui.theme.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/themes/base/minified/jquery.ui.slider.min.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/aggregator/aggregator.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/comment/comment.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/field/theme/field.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/google_cse/google_cse.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/node/node.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/nomensa_amp/core/css/player-core.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/nomensa_amp/custom/css/player-theme.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/search/search.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/modules/user/user.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/views/css/views.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/colorbox/styles/default/colorbox_style.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/ctools/css/ctools.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="screen"> <!--/*--><![CDATA[/*><!--*/ body.pagestyle_black_white,body.pagestyle_black_white *{font-weight:normal !important;}body.pagestyle_brown_beige,body.pagestyle_brown_beige *{font-weight:normal !important;}body.pagestyle_white_black,body.pagestyle_white_black *{font-weight:bold !important;}body.pagestyle_yellow_blue,body.pagestyle_yellow_blue *{font-weight:bold !important;}body.pagestyle_standard,body.pagestyle_standard *{font-weight:normal !important;} /*]]>*/--> </style> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom/pagestyle.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/panels/css/panels.css?s0b56i"); </style> <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/4.4.0/css/font-awesome.min.css" media="all"/> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/css/bootstrap.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/css/base.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/css/default.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/css/compatibility.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="all"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/reset.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/jquery-ui.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/swiper.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/owl.carousel.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/owl.theme.default.min.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/fonts.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/style.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/footer/footer.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/header/header.css?s0b56i"); @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/main.css?s0b56i"); </style> <style type="text/css" media="print"> @import url("http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936cs_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/styles/print.css?s0b56i"); </style> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/all/libraries/respondjs/respond.min.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/jquery/2.1/jquery.min.js?v=2.1.4"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/jquery-extend-3.4.0.js?v=2.1.4"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/jquery-html-prefilter-3.5.0-backport.js?v=2.1.4"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/jquery.once.js?v=1.2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/drupal.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/ui/minified/jquery.ui.core.min.js?v=1.10.2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/ui/minified/jquery.ui.widget.min.js?v=1.10.2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/ui/minified/jquery.ui.mouse.min.js?v=1.10.2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/replace/ui/ui/minified/jquery.ui.slider.min.js?v=1.10.2"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/ajax.js?v=7.88"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/jquery_update/js/jquery_update.js?v=0.0.1"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/google_cse/google_cse.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/nomensa_amp/core/javascript/swfobject/swfobject.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/nomensa_amp/core/javascript/jquery.player-drupal.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/nomensa_amp/nomensa_amp_auto.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/cleantalk/src/js/apbct-public.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/colorbox/js/colorbox.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/colorbox/styles/default/colorbox_style.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- var pagestyleCookieExpires = 365; var pagestyleCookieDomain = "/"; var pagestylePath = "sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/custom/pagestyle.custom"; var pagestyleCurrent = "standard"; //--><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/jquery.cookie.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/js/tb-megamenu-frontend.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/modules/contrib/tb_megamenu/js/tb-megamenu-touch.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/all/modules/google_analytics/googleanalytics.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){(i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o),m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m)})(window,document,"script","http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js","ga");ga("create", "UA-13193985-1", {"cookieDomain":"auto"});ga("set", "anonymizeIp", true);ga("send", "pageview"); //--><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- var _wow = _wow || []; (function () { try{ _wow.push(['setClientId', 'cf259557-ffa0-4a7f-ab45-9b07490ea8e1']); _wow.push(['enableDownloadTracking']); _wow.push(['trackPageView']); var d = document, g = d.createElement('script'), s = d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; g.type = 'text/javascript'; g.defer = true; g.async = true; g.src = '//web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://t.wowanalytics.co.uk/Scripts/tracker.js'; s.parentNode.insertBefore(g, s); }catch(err){}})(); //--><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/misc/progress.js?v=7.88"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/swiper.min.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/jquery-ui.min.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/owl.carousel.min.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/jquery-accessibleMegaMenu.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/jquery.onfontresize.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/printThis.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936js_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/assets/scripts/main.js?s0b56i"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- jQuery.extend(Drupal.settings, {"basePath":"\/","pathPrefix":"","setHasJsCookie":0,"ajaxPageState":{"theme":"abilitynet","theme_token":"vfTJiSjiXsiCsPCWww0WNm1S0nB3L6Bucw3IVmql0a8","jquery_version":"2.1","js":{"0":1,"sites\/all\/libraries\/respondjs\/respond.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/replace\/jquery\/2.1\/jquery.min.js":1,"misc\/jquery-extend-3.4.0.js":1,"misc\/jquery-html-prefilter-3.5.0-backport.js":1,"misc\/jquery.once.js":1,"misc\/drupal.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/replace\/ui\/ui\/minified\/jquery.ui.core.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/replace\/ui\/ui\/minified\/jquery.ui.widget.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/replace\/ui\/ui\/minified\/jquery.ui.mouse.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/replace\/ui\/ui\/minified\/jquery.ui.slider.min.js":1,"misc\/ajax.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/jquery_update\/js\/jquery_update.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/google_cse\/google_cse.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/nomensa_amp\/core\/javascript\/swfobject\/swfobject.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/nomensa_amp\/core\/javascript\/jquery.player-drupal.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/nomensa_amp\/nomensa_amp_auto.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/cleantalk\/src\/js\/apbct-public.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/colorbox\/js\/colorbox.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/colorbox\/styles\/default\/colorbox_style.js":1,"1":1,"misc\/jquery.cookie.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/js\/tb-megamenu-frontend.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/js\/tb-megamenu-touch.js":1,"sites\/all\/modules\/google_analytics\/googleanalytics.js":1,"2":1,"3":1,"misc\/progress.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/swiper.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/jquery-ui.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/owl.carousel.min.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/jquery-accessibleMegaMenu.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/jquery.onfontresize.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/printThis.js":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/scripts\/main.js":1},"css":{"modules\/system\/system.base.css":1,"modules\/system\/system.menus.css":1,"modules\/system\/system.messages.css":1,"modules\/system\/system.theme.css":1,"misc\/ui\/jquery.ui.core.css":1,"misc\/ui\/jquery.ui.theme.css":1,"misc\/ui\/jquery.ui.slider.css":1,"modules\/aggregator\/aggregator.css":1,"modules\/comment\/comment.css":1,"modules\/field\/theme\/field.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/google_cse\/google_cse.css":1,"modules\/node\/node.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/nomensa_amp\/core\/css\/player-core.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/nomensa_amp\/custom\/css\/player-theme.min.css":1,"modules\/search\/search.css":1,"modules\/user\/user.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/views\/css\/views.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/colorbox\/styles\/default\/colorbox_style.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/ctools\/css\/ctools.css":1,"0":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/custom\/pagestyle.custom\/pagestyle.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/panels\/css\/panels.css":1,"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240407184936\/https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/4.4.0\/css\/font-awesome.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/css\/bootstrap.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/css\/base.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/css\/default.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/modules\/contrib\/tb_megamenu\/css\/compatibility.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/reset.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/jquery-ui.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/swiper.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/owl.carousel.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/owl.theme.default.min.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/fonts.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/style.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/footer\/footer.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/header\/header.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/main.css":1,"sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/themes\/abilitynet\/assets\/styles\/print.css":1}},"colorbox":{"opacity":"0.85","current":"{current} of {total}","previous":"\u00ab Prev","next":"Next \u00bb","close":"Close","maxWidth":"98%","maxHeight":"98%","fixed":true,"mobiledetect":true,"mobiledevicewidth":"480px","file_public_path":"\/sites\/abilitynet.org.uk\/files","specificPagesDefaultValue":"admin*\nimagebrowser*\nimg_assist*\nimce*\nnode\/add\/*\nnode\/*\/edit\nprint\/*\nprintpdf\/*\nsystem\/ajax\nsystem\/ajax\/*"},"googleCSE":{"cx":"001796141286920893255:_qaqgk_1pnm","language":"","resultsWidth":600,"domain":"www.google.com","showWaterMark":true},"googleanalytics":{"trackOutbound":1,"trackMailto":1,"trackDownload":1,"trackDownloadExtensions":"7z|aac|arc|arj|asf|asx|avi|bin|csv|doc(x|m)?|dot(x|m)?|exe|flv|gif|gz|gzip|hqx|jar|jpe?g|js|mp(2|3|4|e?g)|mov(ie)?|msi|msp|pdf|phps|png|ppt(x|m)?|pot(x|m)?|pps(x|m)?|ppam|sld(x|m)?|thmx|qtm?|ra(m|r)?|sea|sit|tar|tgz|torrent|txt|wav|wma|wmv|wpd|xls(x|m|b)?|xlt(x|m)|xlam|xml|z|zip","trackColorbox":1}}); //--><!]]> </script> </head> <body class="html not-front not-logged-in no-sidebars page-node page-node- page-node-2224 node-type-page an-orange not-landing"> <noscript><iframe src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936if_/https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-5Z54D95" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript> <div id="skip-link"> <a href="#" tabindex="1">Skip to content</a> </div> <header id="abilityHeader" aria-label="AbilityNet header"> <div class="container"> <div class="header-container"> <a class="logo" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/" title="AbilityNet Homepage"> <img src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/logo.png" alt="Home"/> </a> <div class="top-menu"> <div class="top-menu-items"> <div class="region region-top-nav"> <div id="block-menu-block-26" class="block block-menu-block"> <div class="content"> <div class="menu-block-wrapper menu-block-26 menu-name-menu-top-menu parent-mlid-0 menu-level-1"> <ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf menu-mlid-3911"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/about" title="">About</a></li> <li class="leaf menu-mlid-3587"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs" title="">News & Blogs</a></li> <li class="leaf menu-mlid-4520"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/training" title="">Training</a></li> <li class="leaf menu-mlid-937"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/support-abilitynet" title="">Support us</a></li> <li class="leaf menu-mlid-968"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/how-contact-us" title="">Contact</a></li> <li class="last leaf menu-mlid-1901"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/jobs">Jobs</a></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <nav class="header-mobile-menu"> <button class="main-menu-trigger" id="mobileMainMenuButton" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="mobileMainMenuContainer"> Menu<span><span></span><span></span><span></span></span> </button> <div class="main-menu-container"> <ul class="nav-menu" id="mobileMainMenuContainer" aria-labelledby="mobileMainMenuButton"> <li class="nav-item has-submenu"> <button class="nav-item-collapse" id="subNavItemButton49951FreeTechnologySupportandInformation2457" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="subNavItemContainer49951FreeTechnologySupportandInformation2457"> <span>Free Technology Support and Information</span> </button> <div class="sub-nav" aria-labelledby="subNavItemButton49951FreeTechnologySupportandInformation2457" id="subNavItemContainer49951FreeTechnologySupportandInformation2457"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info">About our free tech support and information</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/request-free-it-support-home">Request Free IT Support at Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/why-get-tech-help">Why get tech help?</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/abilitynet-factsheets">Free Factsheets</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/webinars">Free Webinars</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/about-our-support">About our Tech Volunteer Support</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/join-our-volunteers">Join Our Volunteers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/support-for-charities-and-orgs">Support for Charities and Organisations</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/information-disability-advisers">Information for Disability Advisers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/useful-links">Useful Links</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://www.mycomputermyway.com/">My Computer My Way</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/useful-resources">Free Digital Accessibility Resources</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/abilitynet-podcast">AbilityNet Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://www.tech4goodawards.com/">Tech4Good Awards</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-124" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/how-contact-us"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/request_a_quote_0.png" style="width: 188px; height: 183px;"/><span>Contact us for advice and information</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item has-submenu"> <button class="nav-item-collapse" id="subNavItemButton49952DigitalAccessibilityServices2456" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="subNavItemContainer49952DigitalAccessibilityServices2456"> <span>Digital Accessibility Services</span> </button> <div class="sub-nav" aria-labelledby="subNavItemButton49952DigitalAccessibilityServices2456" id="subNavItemContainer49952DigitalAccessibilityServices2456"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services">Services overview</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-audit">Accessibility Audits</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/user-testing">User Testing</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-consultancy">Consultancy and Strategy</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/training">Training and eLearning</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-certification-accreditation">Certification and Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/meet-our-clients">Meet our clients</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/accessibility-brochure">Download our services brochure</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-125" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/speak-our-experts"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/speak-to-us.png" style="width: 416px; height: 414px;"/><span>Make an enquiry</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item has-submenu"> <button class="nav-item-collapse" id="subNavItemButton49953WorkplaceServices2452" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="subNavItemContainer49953WorkplaceServices2452"> <span>Workplace Services</span> </button> <div class="sub-nav" aria-labelledby="subNavItemButton49953WorkplaceServices2452" id="subNavItemContainer49953WorkplaceServices2452"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace">About our Workplace Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/how-promote-diversity-and-inclusion">How to promote diversity and inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/disability-inclusion-gap-analysis">GAP analysis</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/workplace-accessibility-training">Workplace training</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/elearning-modules-workplaces">Online learning modules for workplaces</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/assistive-technology-training">Assistive technology training</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/helpline-online-resources">Advice line & online resources</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/supporting-individuals">Supporting individuals</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/information-employees">Information for Employees</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/information-employers">Information for Employers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/what-are-reasonable-adjustments">What are reasonable adjustments?</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-126" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/speak-our-workplace-experts"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/request_a_quote_0.png" style="width: 188px; height: 183px;"/><span>Enquire About Workplace Services</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item has-submenu"> <button class="nav-item-collapse" id="subNavItemButton49955MyComputerMyWay2455" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="subNavItemContainer49955MyComputerMyWay2455"> <span>My Computer My Way</span> </button> <div class="sub-nav" aria-labelledby="subNavItemButton49955MyComputerMyWay2455" id="subNavItemContainer49955MyComputerMyWay2455"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/">My Computer My Way</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/vision"> Vision - seeing the screen</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/hearing">Hearing - hearing sound</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/motor"> Motor - using a keyboard and mouse</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/cognitive"> Cognitive - reading and spelling</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/about"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs"> <span>News & Blogs</span> </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/training"> <span>Training</span> </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/support-abilitynet"> <span>Support us</span> </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/how-contact-us"> <span>Contact</span> </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/jobs"> <span>Jobs</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </nav> <div class="top-search"> <form autocomplete="off" method="post" action="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/search"> <label class="search-label" for="search" aria-labelledby="searchTitle"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 451 451"> <title id="searchTitle">Search form</title> </svg> </label> <input id="search" autocomplete="off" type="text" name="key" placeholder="Search" aria-label="Enter the terms you wish to search for."> <input class="button" type="submit" value="Submit" aria-label="Submit search"/> <button class="mobile-search-trigger" aria-labelledby="searchTitle" aria-expanded="true"></button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <nav id="navbar" class="megamenu navbar navbar-default" aria-label="Main navigation"> <ul class="nav-menu"> <li class="nav-item orange-hover"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-resources" class="orange-link has-submenu"> <span>Free Technology Support and Information</span> <i class="arrow"></i> </a> <div class="sub-nav"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info">About our free tech support and information</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/request-free-it-support-home">Request Free IT Support at Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/why-get-tech-help">Why get tech help?</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/abilitynet-factsheets">Free Factsheets</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/webinars">Free Webinars</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/about-our-support">About our Tech Volunteer Support</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/join-our-volunteers">Join Our Volunteers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/support-for-charities-and-orgs">Support for Charities and Organisations</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/information-disability-advisers">Information for Disability Advisers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/useful-links">Useful Links</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://www.mycomputermyway.com/">My Computer My Way</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/useful-resources">Free Digital Accessibility Resources</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/abilitynet-podcast">AbilityNet Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://www.tech4goodawards.com/">Tech4Good Awards</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-124--2" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/how-contact-us"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/request_a_quote_0.png" style="width: 188px; height: 183px;"/><span>Contact us for advice and information</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item red-hover"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services" class="red-link has-submenu"> <span>Digital Accessibility Services</span> <i class="arrow"></i> </a> <div class="sub-nav"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services">Services overview</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-audit">Accessibility Audits</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/user-testing">User Testing</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-consultancy">Consultancy and Strategy</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/training">Training and eLearning</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/products-and-services/accessibility-certification-accreditation">Certification and Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/meet-our-clients">Meet our clients</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/accessibility-brochure">Download our services brochure</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-125--2" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/speak-our-experts"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/speak-to-us.png" style="width: 416px; height: 414px;"/><span>Make an enquiry</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item wisteria-hover active"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace" class="wisteria-link has-submenu"> <span>Workplace Services</span> <i class="arrow"></i> </a> <div class="sub-nav"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace">About our Workplace Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/how-promote-diversity-and-inclusion">How to promote diversity and inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/disability-inclusion-gap-analysis">GAP analysis</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/workplace-accessibility-training">Workplace training</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/elearning-modules-workplaces">Online learning modules for workplaces</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/assistive-technology-training">Assistive technology training</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/helpline-online-resources">Advice line & online resources</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/supporting-individuals">Supporting individuals</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/information-employees">Information for Employees</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/information-employers">Information for Employers</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/what-are-reasonable-adjustments">What are reasonable adjustments?</a></li> </ul> <div class="sub-nav-footer"><div id="block-block-126--2" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/speak-our-workplace-experts"><img alt="" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/request_a_quote_0.png" style="width: 188px; height: 183px;"/><span>Enquire About Workplace Services</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item cranberry-hover"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/" class="cranberry-link has-submenu"> <span>My Computer My Way</span> <i class="arrow"></i> </a> <div class="sub-nav"> <ul class="sub-nav-group"> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/">My Computer My Way</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/vision"> Vision - seeing the screen</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/hearing">Hearing - hearing sound</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/motor"> Motor - using a keyboard and mouse</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/impairment/cognitive"> Cognitive - reading and spelling</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </nav> <main aria-label="Main content"> <div id="main-content" class="main-container"> <div class="abilitynet-page-constructor"><section> <div class="simple-content-section container " style="background-color: "> <div class="container flex-section grid_100"> <div class="content"> <h1>How to promote diversity and inclusion</h1><h2><span style="font-size:24px">Supporting employers to create inclusive workplaces</span></h2><p>Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are critical priorities that are racing up the corporate agenda. But are you getting them right to benefit your organisation? We offer a number of services to help you build a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone is able to participate and succeed; from employee needs assessments to consultancy and training courses. Chat with our friendly and knowledgeable team to find out how we can help you with diversity and inclusion at your organisation.</p><p><a class="inline-styles-button" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/speak-our-experts" style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding:20px 28px;">Speak to our experts </a></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936if_/https://www.youtube.com/embed/VzjmgtL5aq8" title="How inclusive is your workplace? Learn how AbilityNet can help - YouTube video" width="560"></iframe></p><h2>What is diversity?</h2><p>Diversity refers to including, involving and recognising the diverse needs of individuals from different social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, religions and more. Diverse workforces can give businesses a competitive edge. </p><h2>What is inclusion?</h2><p>Inclusion is the process of creating an environment in which individuals or members of groups feel welcomed, heard, respected, supported, valued and able to reach their full potential, whatever their background or identity or whatever disabilities they have.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section><section> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="cta-single-icon-section" style="background-color: #FFCC00"> <div class="container"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/brochure" class="top-icon-align" title="Download our workplace services brochure"> <div class="cta-single-icon-icon"> <img alt="Icon of a computer screen with a document up on screen" title="Download our workplace services brochure" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/Brochure%20download%20online_0.png"/> </div> <div> <h2 class="cta-single-icon-title" style="color: #333333"> <span style="border-color: #333333">Download our workplace services brochure</span> </h2> <p class="cta-single-icon-text" style="color: #333333">Find out how we can help you build a workplace culture where everyone feels included and able to participate</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="simple-content-section container no-margin-top" style="background-color: "> <div class="container flex-section grid_100"> <div class="content"> <h2>Are you embedding a culture of inclusion?</h2><p>The law requires all employers to treat every employee fairly and avoid discrimination. Providing a workplace that is inclusive by design is an efficient and positive approach to disability inclusion, but we understand a shift in culture doesn't happen overnight. </p><p>Whilst there will always be a need for some individual<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/workplace-assessments-and-identifying-reasonable-adjustments"> reasonable adjustments</a>, looking at processes and ways of working and removing as many barriers as possible makes for a better working environment for everyone and allows you to attract, onboard and develop the very best talent for your team. A <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/gap-analysis">gap analysis for the workplace</a> can help drive positive change.</p><h2>How we can help you promote inclusion</h2><p>We help employers of all sizes increase workforce diversity and build more inclusive workplaces.</p><ul><li>Our experienced consultants can work with you to identify your key issues and build an action plan</li><li>Training courses will help HR and D&I professionals deliver practical change, such as more inclusive recruitment and onboarding, and accessible, inclusive meetings on Zoom and Teams</li><li>Use eLearning tools to help build greater diversity and inclusion awareness amongst staff</li></ul><p><a class="inline-styles-button" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/speak-our-experts" style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding:20px 28px;">Speak to our experts </a></p> </div> </div> </div> </section><section style=""> <div class="container"> <div class="ask-for-help-section no-margin-top"> <h2 class="ask-for-help-title" style=""> Training, eLearning and Gap analysis </h2> <div class="ask-for-help-items flex-section flex-wrap"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/workplace-accessibility-training" title="Workplace accessibility training" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/access-meetings-webpage_0.jpg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">Workplace accessibility training</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Learn about accessible recruitment and onboarding, inclusive meetings and events, assistive technology and more on our range of online training courses. </p> </a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/elearning-modules-workplaces" title="eLearning for workplaces" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/elearningworkplace.jpg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">eLearning for workplaces</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Do you need a cost-effective way to teach staff about accessibility and inclusion? Our eLearning modules provide a deep dive into disability and accessibility considerations.<br/> </p> </a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/gap-analysis" title="Gap analysis" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/gap-analysiscrop%20%281%29.jpeg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">Gap analysis</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Having a clear picture of where you are now and a roadmap to move forward can transform your ability to make meaningful progress with disability inclusion. </p> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section style=""> <div class="container"> <div class="ask-for-help-section no-margin-top"> <h2 class="ask-for-help-title" style=""> Supporting individuals </h2> <div class="ask-for-help-items flex-section flex-wrap"> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/helpline-online-resources" title="Corporate helpline" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/helpline_0.jpeg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">Corporate helpline</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Support your employees with technology and disability questions by offering a direct path through to our experts and resources. </p> </a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/supporting-individuals" title="1:1 support for individuals" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/dyslexia_1.jpg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">1:1 support for individuals</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Get cost-effective expert workplace assessments and 1:1 support for any employee in any workplace in the UK. </p> </a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/assistive-technology-training" title="Assistive tech training" class="ask-for-help-item"> <div class="ask-for-help-item_image" style="background: url('http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/robin%20amazon.jpeg');"></div> <h3 class="ask-for-help-item_title" style=""> <span style="">Assistive tech training</span> </h3> <p class="ask-for-help-item_text" style=""> Make the most of accessibility and productivity tools built into mainstream packages via our training. </p> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="cta-custom-section no-margin-top"> <div class="cta-custom-items flex-section flex-wrap"> <div class="cta-custom-item background_color"> <a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/speak-our-experts" style="background: #005c6e" class="flex-section"> <div class="cta-custom-content flex-section top-icon-align"> <div class="cta-custom-icon"> <img alt="Icon of a desk space with a computer, lamp and books" title="Speak to our experts" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/Request-a-workplace-assessment-WHITE.png"/> </div> <div> <div class="cta-custom-title " style="color: #ffffff"> <span style="border-color: #ffffff">Speak to our experts</span> </div> <div class="cta-custom-text " style="color: #ffffff"> Get in touch to let us know about your needs and we'll suggest the right services for your organisation </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="cta-custom-item background_color"> <a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace/resources-employers-and-employees" style="background: #F3F3F2" class="flex-section"> <div class="cta-custom-content flex-section top-icon-align"> <div class="cta-custom-icon"> <img alt="Icon of a clipboard with documents attached and adjacent to" title="Free workplace resources" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/Workplace-resources.png"/> </div> <div> <div class="cta-custom-title " style="color: "> <span style="border-color: ">Free workplace resources</span> </div> <div class="cta-custom-text " style="color: "> Our free resources offer practical advice and will be useful to both employers and employees </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </main> <footer id="abilityFooter"> <div id="footerTop"> <div class="container flex-section flex-start"> <div class="back-to-top-container"> <button aria-label="Back to top">Back to top</button> </div> <div class="col-three"> <img class="footer-logo" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936im_/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/themes/abilitynet/logo.png" alt="AbilityNet"/> </div> <div class="col-three"> <div class="footer-contact"> <div class="region region-footer-contact"> <div id="block-block-113" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/tel:+443001800028">0300 180 0028</a></p><p>UK office hours, Monday -聽Friday</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-signup"> <div class="region region-footer-signup"> <div id="block-block-115" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p><u><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sign-up-for-our-newsletter"><strong><big>Sign up for our newsletter</big></strong></a></u></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-three"> <div class="footer-links"> <div class="region region-footer-links"> <div id="block-menu-menu-footer-menu" class="block block-menu"> <div class="content"> <ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info" title="">Free Tech Support and Information</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services" title="">Digital Accessibility Services</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/workplace" title="">Workplace Services</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240407184936/http://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/" title="">My Computer My Way</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footerBottom"> <div class="container"> <div class="footer-bottom-links"> <div class="region region-footer-bottom-links"> <div id="block-menu-menu-footer-bottom-menu" class="block block-menu"> <div class="content"> <ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/how-contact-us" title="">Contact</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-statement" title="">Accessibility Statement</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/abilitynet-privacy-policy" title="">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/sitemap" title="">Site Map</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/legal-statement" title="">Legal</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/support-abilitynet" title="">Support us</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs" title="">News & Blogs</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/about" title="">About</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/web/20240407184936/https://abilitynet.org.uk/user" title="">User Login</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="footer-info"> <div class="region region-footer-info"> <div id="block-block-114" class="block block-block"> <div class="content"> <p>漏AbilityNet 2024. AbilityNet is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No: 3469653. AbilityNet is a Charity, registered in England and Wales, registration number 1067673, and in Scotland registration number SC039866. Registered Office: Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London NW1 3ER. VAT No. 380597914.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script type="text/javascript"> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- ctSetCookie("ct_check_js", "f871a6f71b67a4c686f381c53513c7b5", "0"); //--><!]]> </script> </body> </html> <!-- FILE ARCHIVED ON 18:49:36 Apr 07, 2024 AND RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET ARCHIVE ON 05:45:15 Dec 02, 2024. JAVASCRIPT APPENDED BY WAYBACK MACHINE, COPYRIGHT INTERNET ARCHIVE. ALL OTHER CONTENT MAY ALSO BE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT (17 U.S.C. SECTION 108(a)(3)). --> <!-- playback timings (ms): captures_list: 0.617 exclusion.robots: 0.033 exclusion.robots.policy: 0.021 esindex: 0.012 cdx.remote: 23.109 LoadShardBlock: 115.45 (3) PetaboxLoader3.datanode: 133.102 (4) PetaboxLoader3.resolve: 308.326 (2) load_resource: 734.748 -->