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Creating Inclusive Workplaces – Key Takeaways from the Employer Awareness Session!

Published 21 Feb 2025 by BeLambeth


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Dear Employers

 

We would like to invite you to attend autism awareness sessions, delivered by Ambitious about Autism (AAA) and the National Autistic Society (NAS), in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions.

Attendees will gain an awareness of autism and some practical steps organisations can take to become more autism inclusive organisations.

Suggested attendance would be Managers / HR / Diversity and Inclusion colleagues who are able to influence an employers working practices and recruitment.

Please note this is a 2 hour time commitment as individuals should attend both dates and register using both links below.

AAA Session 1: An Introduction to Autism

26 February 2pm – 3pm

  • Terminology
  • What is autism / neurodiversity?
  • Challenges in the workplace and many more topics to be covered

To register please visit the Registration Link

NAS Session 2: Practical Autism Awareness

5 March 2pm – 3pm

  • Identifying suitable roles, team stability, supportive line manager practices, working environment, flexible working options
  • Adaptations to the recruitment process autism friendly job adverts and interview and assessment processes
  • Job interviews
  • Reasonable adjustments / in work support
  • Advice and support for line managers 
  • Services available from the National Autistic Society

To register please visit the Registration Link

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Email DWP Partnership Network Team: [email protected]

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