Delivering Disability Equality in Glasgow

30th May 2007

Employer's Forum on Disability (EFD) is today hosting the Delivering Disability Equality event in Glasgow. Following the success of a previous event in London, this event will allow staff from Scottish local authorities to reflect on the work they have completed on the Disability Equality Scheme. It will explore and address the issues relating to disability equality impact assessments.

The event is being headlined by Rick Williams, Director of Freeney Williams Ltd, a leading consultant on Disability Equality Schemes, the Disability Discrimination Act and how disability affects business.

Rick Williams, Director of Freeney Williams Ltd, says: "It is becoming clear that the key requirement of the Disability Equality Duty on public authorities to undertake impact assessments on their policies, practices and procedures is proving challenging. This event will de-mystify the process and give practical advice and guidance on how to undertake such assessments."

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Media enquiries, please contact:

Brenda Otema, Communications & Marketing Officer
Employers' Forum on Disability
Email: brenda.otema@efd.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020

About Employers' Forum on Disability

Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects employers and service providers. With over 300 members, EFD represents organisations that employ around 20 per cent of the UK workforce.Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.

www.efd.org.uk