𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Neurodivergent people, you can’t rely on external support alone. As much as we're working on bringing neurodiversity inclusion into the workplace, you must be actively working on your internal support system, too. The unfortunate reality of neurodivergent inclusion is that it falls upon neurodivergent people to be on the front lines. No, this does not mean you need to be fighting the good fight every moment you’re at work—picking your battles is a key skill to develop—but it does mean that you're responsible for your own advocacy in whatever way that means for you. Here are a few ways we encourage all of our neurodivergent community members to start: ➤ Understand and learn how to communicate what you’re good at — this will help you support yourself when others question what you bring to the table. ➤ Block out recharge time every day — after meetings, after work, and after difficult conversations with colleagues is a good place to start. ➤ Learn how to politely say no — “I’m at capacity, but have you tried asking [supervisor] for help delegating that?” is a good starting point. ➤ Write down actions, miscommunications, or confrontations as they happen & time stamp them — these are called contemporaneous notes and are upheld in tribunal/court as evidence of discrimination. ➤ Seek out Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) — they'll be your first stop for external support, even before going to your supervisor about problems. Both the Equality Act of 2010 in the UK and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in the US protect against workplace discrimination—but it still happens. Knowing how to protect yourself is the first step to advocating for yourself. And knowing how to advocate for yourself is the first step to helping others learn how to advocate for you, too. It starts with you. What do you do to protect yourself at work? #neurodiversity #inclusion #inclusiveworkplace
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Did you know that discrimination (even if unintentional) can break a business? 💥 Yet on the flip side, 'intentional inclusion' not only stokes innovation & creativity, but it also ignites growth and success! 💡 🚀 We're into the last week of #DisabilityHistoryMonth, and as LinkedIn's No.1 Pink Haired Inclusiv-fluencer, I’m sharing some valuable lived experience insights in this LinkedIn for Learning. 📝✍️ For far too many employees, their workplace can feel like 'running the gauntlet' of judgment, fear & stigma! 😟 In fact 44% of disabled employees face discrimination at work, which probably explains why only around 4% feel able to disclose their disabilities (including mental illnesses & neurodivergence). 😲🚫 As someone living with multiple disabilities, & having faced burnout from woefully UNinclusive 'workplace wellbeing' practices, I understand exactly how utterly exhausting & debilitating it is, to feel undervalued & unsupported. 😥 But the GOOD NEWS is, it doesn’t have to be this way. 🙌 ➡️ With over 30 years of lived experience & professional expertise, I help your business make that crucial & all inclusi-portant move into proactive inclusive support, where EVERY employee feels empowered, engaged, and energised! 💡 Find out how you can join the #InclusionInsurgence ~ simply comment below, click the link under my profile headline, or send me a DM! 💖 Stats Sources: Office for National Statistics (ONS) & Scope, Disability in the Workplace Report 2021. image description for inclusion: pink poster with a cartoon caricature of me with pink hair, pointing at myself, a disabled CEO, looking disgusted at the levels of discrimination faced by disabled employees in the workplace. Join the #InclusionInsurgence & MC Melanie Costas Consulting logo & website is at the bottom left of the page. #DisabilityHistoryMonth 16th Nov to 16th Dec title. Bottom right is a rainbow with the word 'inclusivity' shaped round the top and 'inclusion matters' underneath.
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Are you aware of your responsibilities as an organisation under the Equality Act 2010?🤔 If not, we are here to help! Key Takeaways: ⭕ Neurodiverse conditions are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. ⭕ Employers must take proactive steps to remove barriers experienced by employees with neuro-differences within the entire employee lifecycle. ⭕ An employer must make reasonable adjustments to its policy, practices or criterion to avoid putting an individual with neuro-differences at a substantial disadvantage compared to someone who is not. To read the full article, please click here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxVjYtfF #Neurodiversity #WorkplaceAdjustments #NeuroInclusion #LGBTQIA+ #EqualityAct
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Assessing where an organisation is at (surveys, gap analysis reviews, etc.) and then addressing the gaps and barriers with a plan and with leadership support - these need to be priorities, in words and actions.
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Why I use DEIA now instead of DEI: DEI is an acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, I’m now adding an A for accessibility (and many others do as well). While DEI in the workplace is about creating equitable workplaces for everyone, oftentimes disabled people are an afterthought. Shockingly, a March 2020 Harvard Business Review article revealed that while 90% of companies prioritize diversity, only 4% consider disability in their initiatives. As a disabled woman, I recognize the privilege of viewing the world through a nondisabled lens. The obstacles and challenges disabled people face, the lack of inclusion, and the emotional energy (as well as mental health costs) required to navigate inaccessible situations often go unnoticed and unaddressed. So, how can organizations make sure disability is part of their DEI initiatives? Here are a few actions organizations can take: - Build understanding about ableism in the workplace and work to reduce microaggressions - Make the interview process more accessible - Consider hiring an expert disability inclusion consultant - Conduct accessibility and disability inclusion surveys to gather feedback from employees - Require accessibility plans as part of all employee and workplace initiatives/events - Train managers on how to be more inclusive and accessible What are your thoughts on this? What else would you add? #DisabilityInclusion #DEI #Inclusion
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So few companies focus their efforts on accessibility to individuals with disabilities while they claim to have a plan for diversity, equity and inclusion. On the other hand, I believe that a little effort on accessibility can go a long way. Some may think that there are so many disabilities and each person is asking for different accommodations, where do we even start?! As a hearing person who has served the Deaf World for 8+ years, I have learned from my clients what accessibility looks like and does not look like for them and I've created my Three Pillars or "the 3 Cs" for best serving Deaf people. My pillars for effective service can benefit any client/ customer with our without disabilities. DM me for more on this!
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Why I use DEIA now instead of DEI: DEI is an acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, I’m now adding an A for accessibility (and many others do as well). While DEI in the workplace is about creating equitable workplaces for everyone, oftentimes disabled people are an afterthought. Shockingly, a March 2020 Harvard Business Review article revealed that while 90% of companies prioritize diversity, only 4% consider disability in their initiatives. As a disabled woman, I recognize the privilege of viewing the world through a nondisabled lens. The obstacles and challenges disabled people face, the lack of inclusion, and the emotional energy (as well as mental health costs) required to navigate inaccessible situations often go unnoticed and unaddressed. So, how can organizations make sure disability is part of their DEI initiatives? Here are a few actions organizations can take: - Build understanding about ableism in the workplace and work to reduce microaggressions - Make the interview process more accessible - Consider hiring an expert disability inclusion consultant - Conduct accessibility and disability inclusion surveys to gather feedback from employees - Require accessibility plans as part of all employee and workplace initiatives/events - Train managers on how to be more inclusive and accessible What are your thoughts on this? What else would you add? #DisabilityInclusion #DEI #Inclusion
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I like the idea of foregrounding accessibility in Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategies! But do we need another letter in an acronym?Accessibility is the difference between inclusion and exclusion for so many people. It’s the route to equity. It’s essential to maintain and increase diversity. If you’re doing these strategies properly, accessibility should be front and centre.
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Sadly, many employers and services are taking a step backwards regarding accessibility and inclusion for disabled employees and customers/service-users. In the rush to go back to pre-Covid pandemic times, the progress we had began to see within disabilty rights (albeit still along way to go) has now been overturned. Remember IDEA! Inclusion Diversity Accessibility Equity In order to have inclusion we need diversity, accessibility and equity!
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From DEI to DEIA. It should be obvious that Accessibility is a must for Inclusion. But the reality is that in most cases, it is not considered. So there is the A as a reminder #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion and #Accessibility
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? To answer this question, Members held "Listen and Learn" sessions with people across their organisations. These sessions brought together diverse voices, including those from marginalised groups such as women, people with disabilities, people of colour, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Their insights were crucial in shaping what everyday respect should look like in modern workplaces. Through these diverse perspectives, we learned that respect isn’t just about avoiding negative behaviours—𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. This collective effort has led to a comprehensive blueprint for embedding respect into leadership practices, business systems, and daily actions. 📥 Explore 𝘍𝘖𝘊𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘋 𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 and begin building a safer, more inclusive, and unified workplace today (link in comments). #EverydayRespect #InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork #ChampionsOfChangeCoalition Australian Human Rights Commission Equality Australia Our Watch Disability Leadership Institute Maria Dimopoulos Dr Anna Cody Annika Freyer Lisa Pusey Elizabeth Broderick Julie Bissinella Rita Zonius🌟SCMP🌟
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𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀- 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 In these challenging times, it’s crucial for ALL to stand in solidarity with their ethnically diverse colleagues. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Provide the option for colleagues to work from home if they feel safer doing so. Flexible working hours can help accommodate personal needs and enhance safety. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: Offer a safe space for colleagues to express their feelings. Accommodate requests for flexibility to support their well-being. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Draw attention to mental health services and provisions in your company as well as external services so people are aware of ways they can get help. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Take a firm stand against any racial hatred, whether experienced inside or outside the workplace. Report and address incidents promptly. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗜𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆: Show your compassion and check in with your colleagues. Let them know you are there to support them even if they don’t feel ready to talk. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Let’s unite against racism and strive for equality in our workplaces. We hope for an end to the violence quickly 🙏 Thank you Race Equality Matters for this guidance #RaceEqualityMatters #UniteAgainstRacism #SupportDiversity #WorkplaceInclusion #EndRacism
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