Employer awards - See the Capability, Not the Disability
Action is recognising employers who have helped blind and partially sighted staff to work on a par with their sighted counterparts.
Nominate your employer for a ‘See the Capability, Not the Disability’ award.
Action acknowledge good practice
Action believes that employers who have shown initiative and seen the capabilities of blind and partially sighted people should be publicly recognised. These employers are committed to creating an environment which allows people with sight loss to perform to their full potential.
We want to recognise enthusiasm and innovation when it comes to making the workplace accessible. Rewarding those who go that extra mile, rather than simply making changes because the law requires it.
How can an employer help?
There are many organisations which demonstrate innovation and good practice in employing visually impaired people. This might involve adapting work stations, introducing special software on computers or providing sight awareness training for staff.
Make a nomination
If you think your employer should receive this award you can make a nomination.
If you would like further information about the process or would like to make a nomination please contact Chris Dyson by email: Christopher.Dyson@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or by telephone, 0207 635 4921.
Awards
Jacksons Financial Services
Simon Richards from Penzance, presented his employer, Jacksons Financial Services, with Action’s first See the Capability, Not the Disability Award on 23 February 2011.
East Durham Homes
Margaret Cutter presented her employer, East Durham homes with Action's See the Capability, Not the Disability, our second award on 1 April 2011.
The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust
Julie Carville from St Helens, presented her employer, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, with Action's third award on 20 July 2011.
Traidcraft, Gateshead
Jeanette Brenkley presented her employer, Traidcraft, with Action's fourth award on 5 September 2011.
Viewpoint Research CIC
Charlotte Proctor presented her employer, Viewpoint Research CIC, with Action's fifth award on 15 December 2011.
Gateway Family Services
Sue Gladwish presented her employer Gateway Family Services, based in Edgbaston in the West Midlands, with Action's sixth award on 12 January 2012.
Further Reading
- Community pages
- Action honours employer for good practice
- Employing a visually impaired person makes good business sense
- Resource pages
- Employment rights
- Disclosing a disability
