Watch our Supporting non-apparent disabilities at Work Summit, a half-day virtual event bringing together UK and US experts in disability inclusion.
Discover actionable strategies to create more inclusive workplaces and support employees with non-apparent disabilities, transform your hiring practices and build stronger, more diverse teams!
Join us as we kick off the Supporting non-apparent disabilities at work Summit. Our opening remarks set the stage for an afternoon of insightful discussions on creating more inclusive workplaces for employees with non-apparent disabilities.
- Donna Bunguard, Sr. Accessibility Program Manager, Marketing, Indeed
- Paul White, CEO, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
ADHD & Autism in the workplace
This session explores how organizations can best support ADHD and autistic candidates through the hiring process and beyond. We’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating a workplace that includes neurodiverse individuals, particularly focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing career development.
- Moderator: Donna Bunguard, Sr. Accessibility Program Manager, Marketing, Indeed
- Felix Wong, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Allianz Insurance plc
- Mike Bedford, Coach, Founder and CEO, Bee Brilliant People™️
Workplace inclusion
In this session, we discussed invisible disabilities in the workplace and explored ways employers can make their work environments more inclusive. We’ll focus on identifying barriers, improving communication and information distribution (particularly in recruitment and the workplace), and creating a culture that encourages employees to disclose invisible disabilities without fear of discrimination.
- Moderator: Chantal Boyle, Communications Manager, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
- Terri-Louise Brown, Head of Partner Development at Sistas In Sales and Founder of ‘Talks with MS’
- Jenny McLaughlin, Project Manager – Inclusion Lead, Heathrow Airport
- Pippa Sargent, CEO, The Brain Charity
Work well-being for neurodiverse teams
This session explores how sensory-inclusive environments bring significant environmental, economic, and social benefits. Special focus will be given to dyspraxia, as well as other sensory needs, such as flickering lights and other environmental challenges that neurodiverse individuals may face in the workplace.
- Moderator: Donna Bunguard, Sr. Accessibility Program Manager, Marketing, Indeed
- Elizabeth Chandler, Innovation and RAI lead, Accenture
- Annette Cmela, Global Chief Brand Officer, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
- Gareth Ford Williams, Accessibility and Inclusive Strategist