EFD disability news - Customer

Mind Champion of the Year nominees announced

EFD — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:59:00 +0100

The nominees for Mind's 2010 Champion of the Year - an award intended to recognise the efforts of individuals who have contributed to increasing mental health awareness and social inclusion, among other activities - have been announced.

They include Ruby Wax, Mark Brown of 1 in 4 magazine, Rachel Perkins of South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, Bill Oddie, MP Mark Harper and founder of Star Wards Marion Janner.

Sainsbury's to host Danda conference

EFD — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +0000

Employers' Forum on Disability gold member Sainsbury's has donated the use of one of its auditoriums for an upcoming conference about dealing with disability in the workplace.

The Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association (Danda) event will take place on April 21st at 33 Holborn in London and will address specific processing and learning differences (SPLD) personnel may come across during their employment.

According to Danda, colleagues or customers who may find organising things difficult or struggle to explain themselves clearly may have a "hidden" SPLD.

High street travel agents 'failing to cater for disabled people'

EFD — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +0000

There is a belief among many disabled people that high street travel agents do not cater for their needs.

This is according to new research from The Co-operative Travel, which found that 78 per cent of those polled were of this belief.

In addition, 84 per cent claimed that such firms did not understand the requirements of disabled people, while 93 per cent found their choice of vacation to be restricted.

Jobcentre Plus: Access to Work payments may be affected by strikes

EFD — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:26:00 +0100

People receiving Access to Work benefits should continue to send their claims through the usual channels despite the Royal Mail strikes, Jobcentre Plus has advised.

The organisation noted that while industrial action on October 22nd and 23rd could lead to such payments being affected, individuals will still get money.

It stated: "We will be making payments for Travel to Work, Travel in Work and Support Worker Assistance based on previous claims submitted during the month of September."