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Transformative solutions for equitable access to TB services for persons with disabilities

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of ill health and suffering globally, and people with TB often suffer various forms of impairment and disability because of the disease. Furthermore, people with disabilities often face challenges in accessing health services, including services for the prevention and treatment of TB. This has particularly severe socioeconomic implications, considering that TB primarily affects people and communities that are already vulnerable. This makes it critical to address disability as part of interventions for people with TB, as well as to facilitate access to TB services for all people with disabilities. Read more

How to Celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons 2023 in the Workplace

International Day of Disabled Persons recognises visible and invisible disabilities, to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace. An annual event, World Disability Day is hosted by the United Nations and encourages business leaders across the globe to value the unique contributions of disabled people.  

In this post, discover how to celebrate and support disabled employees in your workplace. 

Source: International Day of People with Disabilities  

When is the International Day of Disabled Persons 2023? 

International Day of Disabled Persons is the 3rd of December 2023. First launched in 1992, the event is in its 29th year of celebration, marking nearly three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community.  

Source: United Nations 

Host a Training Session

The best way to ignite meaningful change in your workplace is to host a disability training session. Anyone can be affected by a disability, so it is important to ensure all employees understand the importance of accessibility to cultivate an inclusive culture.   

5 Benefits of Disability Awareness Training:

1. Improve Customer Service: Employees who recognise different conditions will better serve your customers, who may have such disorders. 
2. Learn the Legal Requirements: Reduce the risk of legal implications or unfair treatment by learning about the Equality Act 2010. 
3. Encourage Open Communication: Disabled people live with their conditions every day, so training can supply wellbeing support through open communication.  
4. Transform Perceptions: Reduce unconscious bias and misinformation through an informative training session, which informs your able-bodied staff. 
5. Validate Disabled Staff: A training session shows disabled employees that their feelings, experiences, and struggles are valid. 

Source: iansyst

International Day of People with Disabilities 2022

Recognise Neurodiversity

One of the most common invisible disabilities, it is vital to recognise neurodiversity in your workplace. These people uniquely view the world, as their brains are wired differently from their able-bodied counterparts. Neurodiversity speakers regularly attend corporate events to promote the many strengths of neurodiversity and dismantle the stigma. 

What is Neurodiversity? 

Examples of neurodiversity include: 

• ADHD 
• Autism 
• Dyspraxia 
• Dyslexia 
• Dyscalculia 
• Dysgraphia 
• Tourette’s Syndrome 

Neurodiversity defines natural variations of the human brain which influence their cognitive and intellectual processes. 

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Hire an International Day of Disabled Persons Speaker

This World Disability Day, hire a disability awareness speaker whose personal experiences will resonate with your employees. These inspirational figures overcome physical and mental hurdles to thrive in their respective sectors, making for a truly empowering speech at corporate events.  

Speakers for International Day of Disabled Persons 2023

• Martine Wright – 7/7 Bombing Survivor & Paralympian 
• David Blunkett – Vice President of the Royal National Institute of Blind People  
• Ade Adepitan – Bronze Medal-Winning Paralympian  
• Hannah Cockroft – Paralympic Gold Medallist at the 2020 Games & World Record Holder
• Ellie Simmonds – Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medallist 
• Tanni Grey-Thomson – Global Ambassador for Disability Sport 
• Lauren Rowles – Paralympic Gold Medallist at the 2020 Games & LGBTQ+ Advocate