The ODI ran compliance audit events with workshops that enabled people to share experiences
In early 2007, the public bodies that took part in the compliance audit were invited to attend a series of events run by the ODI.
The aims of these events were to:
inform public bodies of the latest developments
enable sharing of good practice
promote learning across sectors
During the events, workshops enabled people to share experiences in beating challenges.
Top tips are:
Achieving senior level support
Link disability equality schemes with other business structures such as risk management and strategic planning to achieve a higher profile and embed them across the organisation
Create a spirit of competition and look at what other public bodies are doing within the sector to secure senior level support
Involving disabled people
Continue to communicate with disabled people and organisations who are involved throughout the process so they know what is happening
Be honest and realistic about what can be achieved and give disabled people a real chance to help shape action plans and priorities
Implementing schemes
Link the implementation to other plans and governance procedures
A change in culture is required to ensure full implementation and mainstream disability. Training is a good way to do this.
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