Recognising signs of mental health issues: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fH2RNP0Mz0BrcbH546DLQN/how-do-you-recognise-if-someone-has-a-mental-health-issue-and-what-can-you-do-about-it
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Deaf Person Sues Concert Organiser
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42776454
Congrats to Translink’s “Disability Positive” Staff
Well done to the 11 Translink staff who were recently accredited by Employers for Disability NI as “Disability Positive”. The accreditation process involved attending disability awareness training and successfully passing […]
Autumn 2017 Events
Three Mental Health Briefings for Mid Ulster Council (29 September, 2 and 10 October) Two briefings: Disability Duties for South Eastern HSC Trust/Inspire for: Ards and North Down Council Area […]
Wellbeing Service
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, £30 per hour (Wednesdays, 9am-4pm) Tel 07855812564 Therapeutic & Sports Massage, £25 per hour, £15 for half hour (Thursdays, 9am-4pm) Tel 07811267688 In Banbridge office of Employers […]
Case Law: Mental Health Discrimination
A woman who was denied a reasonable adjustment (reduction in working hours) due to her mental health disability has received £11,840 from her employer, Charles Hurst Ltd. Read full story: […]
Research report: decision-making by people with learning disabilities
A very interesting and important research report has been published, “Does it matter? Decision-making by people with learning disabilities”. Based on research with people with learning disabilities in Scotland, it […]
Welcome to our Newest Member!
Welcome our newest member, Commissioner for Older People for NI (COPNI). Employers for Disability NI would like to thank them for their commitment to disability good practice and looks forward […]
Wellbeing Event and AGM
Thanks to our fabulous speakers, Lynda Fox from BT and Louise Beckett, Shared Reader Leader/Facilitator, who delivered excellent, informative presentations at our Wellbeing Event and AGM held on Wednesday 7, […]
NICVA Achieves Member Accreditation
NICVA’s Deputy Chief Executive, Úna McKernan and HR Manager, Alex McGimpsey, were presented with their Member Accreditation Certificate by Employers for Disability NI’s Traning and Advice Director, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick. This recognised the fantastic […]