Disabled obese workers have some protection under European discrimination law, where obesity leads to physical, mental or psychological impairments. An employer should make reasonable adjustments in these cases or face a claim for discrimination. https://t.co/GaSD8GBziD
There is no single definition of disability in use in the UK. This factsheet shows all the current definitions and how they are used. https://t.co/LTDopOa6YV
We do owe a great debt. To re-iterate our thanks go to all champions past and present for making this campaign what it is. Do continue to say #icanpledgeit and keep on making their efforts worthwhile https://t.co/rohh3UDpZU
.@ICanMakit owes a great debt to all our young champions who have given their time, skills and enthusiasm to this project. If you say #icanpledgeit you will make their efforts worthwhile. @KamranMallick @RabiaL121 @LapDRUK https://t.co/izhQQEI3tH
Back in the office after I Can Make A Pledge. We've received lots of pledges, before it, whether on the day or after it and its safe to say some pledges are being considered. #Icanpledgeit
A grant programme of £1.5million is available to run projects aimed at creating new job opportunities for returners - people who left paid employment for at least a year to take on a caring responsibility and would like to return to paid work. https://t.co/SOKaWSDjZT
James Lamont, FT Managing Editor will be speaking at our @ICanMakit#icanpledgeit event today. @DisRightsUK
extends its thanks to The Financial Times @FT for kindly hosting this event for us.
Our first @ICanMakit#icanpledgeit
workshop is on job design & recruitment, presented by Adrian Ward, Senior Disability Consultant, Business Disability Forum.
Lots of solutions being explained at I Can Make A Pledge. Say #Icanpledgeit pledge and be part of generating new employment avenues for people with disabilities
We've been doing the final preparations today for I Can Make A Pledge. Here's to a room of attendees saying #Icanpledgeit and pledging. https://t.co/CW1Y6lsReD