Disability confidence
At MyPlus, we describe a ‘Disability Inclusive’ organisation as:
‘A progressive organisation with the confidence and knowledge to realise new possibilities by creating a mindset, supported by processes and policies, that enables them to unlock the business, social and economic value of hiring and supporting employees with disabilities’.
People are an organisations most valuable asset and business success is dependent on the ability to include and harness the unique talents of everyone; and this obviously includes those who have a disability.
With 1 in 3 of us touched by disability, disability has to be a core element of an organisation’s agenda, not least that research has shown that diverse perspectives drive better business outcomes, and that when people feel a sense of belonging at work, they are healthier and more engaged.
“If disability is not on your board’s agenda, then neither is diversity”
The approach we take is ‘business as usual’, working with organisations to ensure that attracting, recruiting, supporting and developing individuals with disabilities is the norm as opposed to something ‘extra’ or an ‘add on’.
“Over 1.3 billion people across the world live with some form of disability”
“80% of disabilities are acquired between the ages of 18 and 64 – the working age”
“15% of students in UK universities have a disability”
“Together with their friends and family, disabled people have a spending power of £8 trillion per annum”
MyPlus works with organisations to help them realise the new possibilities of employing individuals with disabilities. We can help you build your capability through our Consulting Services offerings and be disability inclusive in employment by becoming members of the MyPlus Recruiters’ Club.
Realise your career potential with disability inclusive employers
MyPlus is also focused on building the confidence of students with disabilities through the MyPlus Students’ Club website which provides the students with the advice and support they need to navigate the recruitment process and achieve their career potential.
Bringing disability confidence to campus
For universities MyPlus offers university staff expert resources to support their students with disabilities as they transition from education into employment and enable them to realise new possibilities in the world of work. For further information visit the MyPlus Universities website.
