Agenda highlights

Ipsos MORI research investigating disabled people's aspirations and their expectations as valued members of society, employees and customers.
Examination of the current Government welfare reform programme to get disabled people into work.
Why employers and government need to work together to ensure that disabled people are valued as employees, customers and stakeholders during an ever changing world.
Assessment of key social, demographic and policy trends to gauge the future landscape for disabled people, with specific focus on the resulting implications for business and EFD members.
The impact of the Equality Bill on current disability legislation and its future impact on UK business.
Panel discussion: ‘How should disability confidence be addressed in a time of recession?' led by EFD member panellists with audience participation.
Practical workshops, delivered by EFD Associates and EFD member representatives on:
- Engaging with your disabled staff,
- Encouraging disclosure of disability in your workplace,
- Managing stress and mental ill health, and
- Understanding disabled customers in a changing world.
Inspiring words from Giles Long, three-times Paralympics Gold medal winner, on how to use positive change to your advantage and keep motivated back at the office.

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