Directory & Training
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ACAS ⓣ
An independent public body which provides free and impartial advice on:
– Employment rights
– Best practice and policies
– Resolving workplace conflict
Access To Work
A publicly funded employment support grant scheme that aims to support disabled people start or stay in work
BASE (British Association for Supported Employment) ⓣ
The National Trade Association for the supported employment sector
Be Well Gloucestershire
Be Well Gloucestershire is a new campaign aimed at encouraging people across Gloucestershire to ‘Be Well’ and access support for their mental health and wellbeing throughout 2021
British Disability Forum ⓣ
Aims to remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and contributing
British Dyslexia Association ⓣ
A membership organization which works to achieve a dyslexia friendly society for all
Business Disability Forum
A not for profit organisation which exsists to transform the life chances of disabled people, working through and with business to create a disability-smart world
Business In The Community
Business In The Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business
Creased Puddle ⓣ
Works with organisations to formulate strategies, provide training tools and carry out workplace assessments in order to empower neurodiversity in the workplace
Dimensions Training ⓣ
helps to provide businesses with the right support and qualifications needed by their workforce
Disability Confident
Guidance and resources about employing disabled people and how the Disability Confident employer scheme can help your business
Disability Rights UK ⓣ
A charity run by and for people with lived experience of disabilities or health conditions. Useful factsheets and guides for employers
Down’s Syndrome Association
Information to help separate the facts from some common misconceptions
Dyslexia Box ⓣ
Advice & support on reasonable adjustments and assistive technology for a range of conditions such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Mental Health, Visual and Hearing Impairment
DWP
The business benefits of recruiting and retaining an inclusive and diverse workforce
Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) ⓣ
An employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace
EW group ⓣ
Specialist consultancy in diversity, unconscious bias and inclusive leadership
FORWARDS Gloucestershire
Information and resources for employers to support disabled people in the workplace
Gloucestershire Deaf Association (GDA) ⓣ
Support and training to facilitate employment for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire
Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire are there to support employers and staff develop a healthy workplace. They recognise businesses that are committed to health and wellbeing through the Gloucestershire Health Workplaces Award.
HSE – Health & Safety Executive
Health & Safety Executive information and resources
Myths when employing disabled people
Inclusion Gloucestershire ⓣ
Experts by Experience” – resources and services to support everyday inclusion
Inclusive Employers ⓣ
Membership organisation for employers looking to build inclusive workplaces
Lexxic ⓣ
Consultancy support and information for adults in the workplace affected by Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and other neurological differences
Mencap
Support for people with a Learning Disability
National Autistic Society ⓣ
National Autistic Society The UK’s leading charity for people on the autism spectrum. It provides support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic.
Free Autism Employment Profiling Assessment Service for people with an autism spectrum condition- to help individuals consider suitable work options and reasonable adjustments they may need.
Race Equality Matters
Race Equality Matters was formed in response to the Black Lives Matter Movement to turn declorations of commitment and support from organisations and individuals into meaningful change in racial equality both in the workforce and in society
Royal National Institute of Blind People ⓣ
Supporting blind and partially sighted people
Scope ⓣ
Disability equality charity which provides resources, support and training for employers
Stonewall
Campaigning as part of a global movement since 1989, they have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people across communities in the UK.
Read their LGBT in Britain – Work Report here
Read their LGBT in Britain – Trans Report here
Tourettes Action ⓣ
Information, resources and advice on supporting someone with TS at work
We can help you…
Access a wide pool of talent who are eager to work and value the opportunity.
Develop your CSR and Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
Organise team training such as deaf awareness, understanding learning difficulties and mental health
Shortlist and support applicants and your team with the interview process
Achieve recognition as a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer
Apply for funding through “Access to Work” for any reasonable adjustments that may be needed
Organise on the job coaching for your new employee
Our support and service is completely free of charge.
Inclusive Employers
