Creating Spaces for Belonging: Experiences of a disabled newly qualified OT
23 Nov 2023
Theatre 2
The experiences of a disabled newly qualified occupational therapist in the workplace. As a disabled student and then newly qualified OT I have faced many barriers, despite people's best efforts. What can we all do better? What can we learn from my experience?
- Recognise how to really support disabled colleagues and students better in the workplace.
- How to be a more disabled-friendly employer to ensure and get the best talent for your organisation.
- How to place equality at the heart of your team.
- Distinguish between 'disabled people welcome' and 'disabled people belong'