3D Change recognise that some businesses need help in order to fulfill legal obligations and tap into the valuable skills base that people living with disabilities have to offer.
What you need to know
- We have been using disability discrimination laws since 2003. More than 15,000 disability-related claims have been registered with employment tribunals and compensation awards of up to £140,000 were made to successful claimants during 2005/06.
- Many businesses have found that meeting their duties under the DDA has been possible with some simple and low-cost adjustments. Money could be available to cover most employment costs resulting from an employee's disability.
What are the risks of doing nothing?
- Your loss of reputation as a good employer/business partner/supplier.
- Loss of valuable skills that can only be derived from a diverse workforce.
- Fines, Court Orders and legal fees.
3D Change can benefit your business by helping you to manage and minimise these risks.
A 3D Change specialist disability business adviser will work with you to identify areas of your business that need support. We will:
- Help your business, and your workforce towards becoming fully conversant with the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Advise you on the funding streams that may be available to help you make reasonable physical adjustments to your accommodation or places of work.
- Provide professional impartial advice that meets the needs of your business and the requirements of the DDA.
- Help you realise the benefits of employing and retaining the skills of a diverse workforce.
- Help you educate your workforce and ensure that colleagues understand and use acceptable language.
Get in touch to find out more.
