Autism at Work 2023
Creating Inclusive Cultures
Online Conference 15 June 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
#igppAUTISM
9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair's Welcome Address
Meredith Whiting, Research Assistant, IGPP
9:40am
Supporting Autistic Adults at Work through Government and Policy Actions
- Looking into the start of the Autism Employment Review and analysing what this means for the future of work
- Discuss the need for this review to take place due to low employment rates and unsupportive environments
- Focusing on the ways in which barriers to the workplace can be identified and removed
Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland QC MP, Lead of Autism Employment Review
10:00am
Autism and Employment: Research and Collaboration
- Discussing the current research base across employment and autism
- Sharing experiences and results from collaboration with University College London
- Analysing results from the 'Discover Autism Research & Employment' project
Georgia Harper, Policy Manager, Autistica
10:20am
How to build a neuro-inclusive culture within your organisation
- An overview of the different types of neurodivergence, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more
- How these conditions can impact an individual's experience in the workplace and how to create a more inclusive environment
- Understand the importance of neurodiversity, the next step is to create a plan for implementing best practices within your organisation
- How to create a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone is empowered to contribute to the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace
Ritu Kiran-Jackson, Founder, Aubilities
10:40am
Question & Answers Session
11:00am
Break & Networking
11:30am
Creating Accessible Workplaces and Implementing Reasonable Adjustments
- Understand the importance of accessibility in promoting diversity, inclusion, and productivity, and how to create accessible workplaces that benefit everyone
- Learn how to create a culture of inclusion and support
- Explore the legal requirements for accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Ellie Thouret, Citizens Advice
11:50am
Panel Session: Creating Inclusive Cultures in the Workplace
Ellie Thouret, Citizens Advice; Vanessa Curtis, Ability Re; Ian Smith, Wipro
12:30pm
The Cut Curb Effect - How Neuroinclusive Management Practices Build Universally More Inclusive Workplaces
- Explore Universal Design through the Curb Cut Effect and learn how this applies to neurodiversity
- Understand how autistic adults working lives are impacted by a lack of inclusion
- Learn practical ways to increase neuroinclusivity that will benefit the whole workplace
Vic Mazonas (They/Them), General Manager, Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity
12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
1:40pm
Supporting the Transition Between Higher Education and Employment for Autistic Students
- Looking at the challenges and barriers that autistic students may face when looking at post-graduation life
- Sharing results and research from the IMAGE Project
- Discussing how organisations can support graduates and lower the employment gap
Dr Marc Fabri, Reader, Leeds Beckett University
2:00pm
Supporting Autistic Women to Thrive in the Workplace
- A discussion of the ways in which autistic women may experience barriers in the workplace
- Challenging assumptions and stereotypes to ensure autistic women receive the understanding, support and opportunities
- A focus on the development of neuro-inclusive environments and practices
Becky Choat, Project Lead, Scottish Women's Autism Network
2:20pm
Tackling the Autism Employment Gap
- Analyse the Disability Employment statistics to learn how employment rates are affected
- Delve into strategies to support autistic young people and adults in employment on a national and local level
- Focus on the Local Supported Employment initiative as a case study of opportunity to support adults, and how this has so far been used
Cath Leggett (They/Them), Training Consultant, Ambitious About Autism
2:40pm
Question & Answers Session
3:00pm
Chair's Summary and Close