Leading the Way in Disability Inclusion

AbilityNet is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This recognises our ongoing commitment not only to inclusive employment within our organisation, but also to leading and influencing others to improve disability inclusion.

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As a Disability Confident Leader, we go beyond meeting the standard. We actively:

create an inclusive workplace where disabled people can apply, succeed and progress
embed accessibility and inclusion into our culture, policies and everyday practice
use our expertise to support and challenge other organisations on their Disability Confident journey

This reflects our wider mission to create a digital world accessible to all, starting with our own workforce.

We play an active role in shaping best practice across the sector. As recognised experts in disability and technology, we:

provide guidance and validation to organisations seeking Disability Confident Leader status
share insights, tools and training to improve inclusive recruitment and workplace practices
champion the value that disabled people bring to organisations and society

Amy Low, AbilityNet's Chief Executive, smiling facing the camera Speaking about the importance of being a Disability Confident Leader, Amy Low, AbilityNet CEO, said:

“Our role as a Disability Confident Leader reflects our belief that accessibility and inclusive employment go hand in hand. By opening our organisation to a wider range of talent and supporting people to thrive, we strengthen both our mission and our impact.”

We are always keen to hear from individuals and organisation who share our vision.

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Disability Confident Commitment

As a Disability Confident Leader, AbilityNet is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. This includes offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of a role.

This approach helps ensure disabled candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential in a fair and supportive recruitment process.

We are committed to attracting a diverse range of applicants and creating an inclusive recruitment experience, recognising the value that disabled people bring to our organisation and the wider sector.

Leading the Way in Disability Inclusion

Disability Confident Commitment

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