A number of NDIS Participants who have chosen Plan Management with NDSP have shown great interest in gaining meaningful employment, either as part of their long term goals or even shorter term goals that create part of their existing NDIS Plan – and why shouldn’t they? Often those with disabilities are overlooked when the conversation turns to inclusivity, where gender can take centre stage. We’re not denying that gender inclusive workplaces (in-fact gender equality) are a must in our country, but we’d like to expand the focus of the ‘inclusivity in the workplace’ conversation to include those with disability. There has been much talk on this topic in the last couple of years, which is fantastic, and from this ongoing discussion has come some words of wisdom from business owners that are both educating and encouraging all at once … An article written for the Human Resources Director website makes a fantastic point: “One of the biggest challenges of attaining genuine diversity is a lack of understanding of the ability, skills and potential that persons with disabilities can bring to the workplace.” The article discusses the subject with the likes of Pan Pacific Hotels and SingTel – large businesses that … Continue reading Inclusivity in the Work Place for NDIS Participants & others with a Disability