Disability Inclusion Toolkit
This toolkit has been designed to support colleagues in fostering a more disability-confident work environment for their teams. It focuses on guidance and signposts to resources aimed to raise further disability awareness and empower you to have confident conversations with disabled and neurodivergent colleagues. It aims to help remove barriers to participation rather than focusing on individual impairments.
Our thanks go to the Disability+ Staff Network for their involvement in co-producing this Toolkit.
It is essential to consult our internal policies, see 'Policies, guidance, and processes' below, and the University website for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance. For specific situations or additional advice, we encourage you to contact your HR partners directly.
“This toolkit aims to help further disability inclusion at the University of Reading. The University should be a place where we can all participate fully and reach our potential. Everyone should be able to thrive here.”
Elizabeth McCrum, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience and UEB Champion for Disability
Disability Inclusion
Defining and understanding disability and the importance of disability inclusion
Disability-inclusive language
The importance of inclusive language and interpersonal interactions
Supporting neurodivergent colleagues
Find out more about neurodivergence
Reasonable Adjustments
Understanding what Reasonable Adjustments look like at the University of Reading
Lived-experience stories
Hear from your colleagues talking about their experiences on Faces of Reading
Sharing your data
How to declare your disability at work if you wish to
Policies, guidance, and processes
Read about the various guidance, policies, and processes at the University of Reading that can support you
Resources
Read more about the various resources you can consult to assist disability inclusion.
Who can I contact for support or to help me support a member of my team?
You can contact your relevant HR Advisor or Partner who can support you.
Your manager can also contact Occupation Health (OH). Our OH service is delivered by a team of health professionals who specialise in the branch of medicine that deals with the relationship between work and health.
How can I develop my understanding of disability and neurodiversity?
You can take your learning further by visiting the University’s Learning Management System, UoRLearn, where we host a variety of eLearning, trainings and webinars. You can also request to join the Staff Disability+ Network and get involved with their events during Disability History Month.
How can I report something I have seen or experienced?
Bullying and harassment are never okay. If you see or experience any conduct that is not acceptable you can report this. You can talk to your line manager or visit the resolving problems at work page on the HR pages.
You can also use Report and Support whether you are a staff member, student, or visitor to our campuses. You can report an incident using your details or anonymously. Please note if you choose to report the incident anonymously that you will not receive any contact regarding the report. Anonymous reports are taken seriously and the information provided helps us monitor trends and carry out preventative work.