• The picture of disability discrimination in the workplace – what are we hearing via our Acas helpline
• Latest research on Mental Health and Work Adjustments
• Effective strategies to implement in the workplace to facilitate disability inclusion

• Understand the policy landscape for disability inclusion in the UK
• Discover how a focus on practical action can greatly further disability inclusion
• Learn what steps you can take to support disability inclusion in your organisation

• The importance of listening to your disabled workforce and creating a workplace culture that values their input and feedback
• Examples of different ways to implement policies around culture of the organisation, how to use them to improve working conditions
• See how creating a culture of respect and dignity can help recruit a diverse working culture, by accessing a wider talent pool
• Implementing reasonable adjustments to support disabled employees

• How accessible building design benefits everyone including disabled people
• Hear how key considerations in designing for wellbeing and neurodiversity
• Discover the common barriers to building design in the workplace and how to overcome these barriers and create a workplace that works for all
• Consult consult consult – why you should talk to the people who will use your buildings – and why it’s important
• Pathways Programme – supporting disabled people into sustainable employment in inclusion and accessibility of the built environment design

• Creating a global thriving workplace for people with disabilities
• Accessible technology can make a difference to disability inclusion in the workplace
• Introducing inclusivity criteria during a technology procurement process
• Educating staff and customers alike on disability inclusion – the importance of collaboration

• Dr Nasser Siabi OBE, CEO, Microlink PC
• Ellie Thouret, EDI Specialist, Citizens Advice
• Lucy Robinson, Strategic Resourcing Lead, People & Talent, Corporate Services, Hammersmith & Fulham Council 
• Tracey Abbott, Access Consultant – Recruitment, Microlink PC

• Discuss strategies for improving disability inclusion in recruitment, including job postings, application processes, and interview accommodations
• Debate how to create a culture that values diversity and promotes inclusion and how to create an accessible workplace that supports the needs of disabled employees
• Explore strategies for retaining disabled employees, including reasonable accommodations, work-life balance, and employee engagement

• Understand the different types of hidden disabilities, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and chronic illnesses
• Discover the importance of changing attitudes towards hidden disabilities and creating a workplace culture that values and supports employees with hidden disabilities
• Learn the importance of taking a proactive stance on hidden disabilities and creating policies and procedures that support employees with hidden disabilities

• Understanding Intersectionality: Exploring intersectionality of disability with other identities
• Cultural considerations when addressing workplace inclusion
• Addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with intersecting identities in the workplace
• Developing strategies to promote intersectional disability inclusion

*programme subject to change without notice