Why the social and medical models matter. — The social model of disability The first model I wanted to highlight is the social model of disability. It argues that disability is caused by how society is organised rather than someone’s difference/impairment. It focuses on removing barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people. When any barriers are removed, individuals with a disability can…

A step-by-step guide to thinking more inclusively*. — Job descriptions. By far, one of the biggest hurdles in recruiting neurodiverse candidates is job descriptions. If a role doesn’t utilise inclusive language, it might not fit the bill. Organisations on the whole need to make it very clear that they welcome neurodiversity, especially in the job description. If you don’t make…

Why remembering matters. — Disability History Month (18 November — 18 December) is a chance to consider the issues facing disabled people, past and present. In the 1990s, hundreds of disabled people took to the streets to protest the injustice they felt. Their efforts helped to bring about the Disability Discrimination Act, which is…

Who we are. What we do. Why it matters. — Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Over 1 in 5 people in the UK are disabled. It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people (more than 15% of people in the UK) are neurodivergent, meaning that the brain functions, learns and processes information differently. We see a disconnect between those who are neurodiverse and everyone…