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The Ability People (TAP) empowers people with disability by helping companies enhance processes and adapt cultures, transforming professional lives and building better brands

20/07/2023

Last week we got the inclusion program at WHISPER underway as they embark on a project that will see every employee of company benefit from this training. Their commitment to continue the work that they have done regarding on screen representation by extending this to ensure that there is an authentically inclusive environment and culture across all their sites and productions is compelling and exciting. Together, let’s build a world where everyone feels valued and empowered.

12/07/2023

A message from our team member Adil Ghani.

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10/07/2023

Liz and Adil were at the official opening of the new Marjorie McClure School site on Wednesday 5th July. At The Ability People we are passionate about inclusion in all areas and our consultants give back where and when they can. Adil is a former pupil of this school and now sitting member on the Governing Board and Liz has become a friend of the school since having the honour of a classroom being named after her.

Marjorie McClure School is a SEND school in Kent.

03/07/2023

An opportunity to learn and share... Stay tuned!

29/06/2023

Had a great time with WorkLLama . At our first INclusion series event, discussing how to create a more inclusive workplace and specificly some of the issues that impact disabled employees and applicants.

It was fantastic to have Sara Matthew, former diretor of HR at chelsea football club and John Peck Develompment executive at IMG Media. Both sharing their experiences of working with TAP, and implement meaninfull change within their organizations. Thank you to both of you.

Thanks to Work LLama for all your support.

Watch this space for further INclusion series events!

27/06/2023

Meet the team member of the week featuring Sam Hynd.

Sam is one of the consultants of "The Ability People" and a Paralympic champion winning gold at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, the 2009 and 2011 IPC European Championships, and the 2009 IPC World Championships.

"As a paralympic Athlete and champion, I live for a challenge. I believes it is as important to be respected for who you are, as for what you’ve accomplished." Sam is driven to push The Ability People to the very forefront of its industry.

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21/06/2023

Yesterday we had an amazing day on site at Hays’ Cheapside office as a diverse team of our consultants completed an environmental assessment to help them achieve a more inclusive workplace environment.

20/06/2023

A quick reminder to the "Learning disability week2023" that happens from today 19th until 25th of June and why not join us and get to know what we have to share ?!

Visit our website.

www.theabilitypeople.com

16/06/2023

Continuing the previous post about employing disabled people here are another 4 myths!

Stay tunned for more myths next week

15/06/2023

Here you are also going to meet our members. That way, it will be easier for you to reach out.

And this week we are going to talk about Adil ghani.

Adil is a lead consultant at TAP, I liaise with our clients to implement change programmes, help design & develop content and work with the wider team on delivery.

Want to know more? Stay tunned or access our website
www.theabilitypeople.com

12/06/2023

We are looking foward to work along with WorkLLama at the Royal Society of Arts in London on
28th of June, delivering a workshop and a Q&A with some of our clients who are successfully adopting inclusive and accessible practices in the working enviroment.

09/06/2023

Here are 4 Myths About Employing Disabled People

Stay tuned for more myths next week!!

1 - DISABLED PEOPLE DON’T STAY IN THE SAME JOB FOR LONG Just like any potential employee, there is no way to know how long a disabled person will stay in a position. However, studies suggest that Disabled people have better retention rates, reducing the high cost of turnover*. In New Zealand, a survey has shown that disabled people are more likely to keep the same job for over ten years** *Employers for Disability NI **Household Labour Force Survey

2 - DISABLED PEOPLE ARE LIKELY TO HAVE A HIGHER ABSENTEE RATE Statistically, with equal rights to sick-leave, disabled people are no more likely to have unscheduled days off than non-disabled colleagues. In fact, in Australia it was found that an astounding 86% of disabled employees had an above average attendance rate* 86% ABOVE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE RATE *EEO Trust, Employing Disabled People

3 - THE COST OF MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE IS TOO HIGH The law requires you to make reasonable adjustments when you employ disabled people. However: *"Reasonable” means relative to your business size. *Many disabled people do not need any adjustments at all *It may simply mean flexible hours *The average cost of adjustments is £75 ($93)* * People Business

4 - DISABLED PEOPLE ARE UNPRODUCTIVE AND CANNOT MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Disabled people use problem solving and critical thinking in their everyday lives, far more than a non-disabled person. These attributes are extremely desirable for any employer. Being disabled often has nothing to do with personality. Therefore, hard workers will work hard regardless of impairment * . Workforce diversity increases the overall knowledge and experience of a business *Evenbreak

05/06/2023

Let the week begin with this!

27/04/2023

We are happy to announce our new website. Feel free to check it out.

http://www.theabilitypeople.com/

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25/01/2022

"Diversity and inclusion is about ethics and morality, but it is also very much about the bottom line." https://bit.ly/2TFrXAc

22/01/2022

Great talk on The Times Radio with Manni Sehmi.
Listen back here from 00:40
https://bit.ly/3z97pT3

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How TAP was born

The idea for TAP came about when our Managing Director, Liz Johnson, was introduced to Steve Carter, a recruitment professional with over 30 years’ experience in the industry.

Liz’s understanding of the daily challenges faced by those with disability and/or impairment, and the attributes and character traits that they possess as a result, from graduates to former Paralympians, coupled with Steve’s understanding of the recruitment sector, saw the idea for TAP formed. Together, they recognised that the recruitment industry needed to be shaken up, that a better way of doing business could be created. That this could be done whilst also creating a new way for those with barriers to conventional employment environments to forge bright careers was an added bonus.

And so, TAP was born. The initial team have been handpicked based on the fact they demonstrate the skills and attributes required to excel within this industry. Our talented consultants have been trained by some of the industry’s premier recruitment professionals. Crucially, their experiences of navigating the jobs market as a disabled person will be integrated into the TAP approach and values. Our team will focus on what candidates can do, not what they can’t do. They will approach each role and each candidate with empathy, an open mind, and positivity. Providing an excellent service to both candidates and clients.

One question that’s been asked a lot since we started on the TAP journey is, “are you a charity?”. The answer is, no. We’re proudly for-profit. Why? Why shouldn’t we be? There’s a widely held assumption that projects or initiatives staffed by people with impairments can only be viable when operated as charities. We’re here to prove that not only is this not the case, but that they can be thriving, profitable businesses that can challenge traditional businesses for market share.