Is it possible to have a level playing field for disabled people?

Kirsty grew up in a small village where she was known as ‘the blind girl’. As one of the first blind children to go to mainstream school, nobody could really help her when it came to exploring careers. Fast forward 30 years and she's now the Co-Founder of B-Radical and Co-CEO of Radical Recruit. Compelled to set up a service designed to enable disabled people to start well and thrive in their jobs, B-Radical’s Accelerating Accessibility service offers tailored support to both employers and their disabled hires, critical to sustaining a thriving and inclusive workforce.

5 mins - 3 key challenges for disabled people

7 mins - organisations say 'we're not quite there yet'

12 mins - it's not about perfection, it's about progress

14 mins - reasonably adjustment and taking responsibility

17 mins - access to work

20 mins - what does it mean for disabled people in the future?

26 mins - ask 'what can we do to make this process accessible for you?'

About Kirsty

Kirsty has over 20 years’ experience working in the Charity Sector and leads on Early Careers recruitment and the Accelerating Accessibility programme at B-Radical. She’s also the CEO of Radical Recruit which is funded by the work of B-Radical and supports those furthest from the labour market to mobilise out of poverty by securing employment.

Kirsty fought for the same chances as her sighted peers and made the decision not to go to university. She is eager for businesses to reimagine their early career programs to foster inclusivity from the outset. By ensuring diversity at the entry level, companies can build a robust pipeline of diverse talent, paving the way for a diverse leadership team in the future.

About Juliet Morris:

Juliet is co-founder ⁠Open Square Limited⁠, an award-winning boutique consultancy helping global leaders make sense, make progress, and make waves. She is an award-winning coach, consultant and leader with 20 years' experience in helping expert people and STEM organisations build brilliant futures. Juliet is passionate about helping humans build a better and more intentional future and invites you to join ⁠IF club⁠ where you will complimentary weekly receive tips, tools and insights to help build your Intentional Future.

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