Demystifying Disability in the Workplace

Next Monday, November 23rd, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability (AHEAD) will launch “Demystifying Disability in the Workplace”, a book published by Willing Able Mentoring (WAM).  Senator David Norris will be in attendance and discussion will take place around the illusive topic of reasonable accommodation.

This book aims to provided practical guidelines for managers and supervisors on tackling everyday issues that arise in the recruitment and management of people with disabilities. Taken from the real life experiences of both parties, “Demystifying Disability in the Workplace” includes info sheets on both mental health and physical disabilities. Chapters are dedicated to frequently asked questions including: “What can I ask to make a good recruitment decision?” and “Productivity, health and the fluctuating symptoms of disability”.

Would you like a copy?  Contact Niamh Hayes, Blogger for GetAHEAD and fellow Kanchi Sounding Board Member at getahead@ahead.ie.

• Posted:18 Nov 2009 at 12:00 pm

O2 Ability Awards Closed for Applications

The O2 Ability Awards 2010 are now closed for applications. Disability management consultants and assessors will now review all applications submitted. Thirty organisations will then be shortlisted for on-site assessment. Organisations who have been short listed will be advised of their on-site assessment date by the end of November.  A full list of shortlisted companies will be released come February 2010.

Thank you to our Supporters, to all who contacted the Kanchi Team to nominate companies and to all who have applied for the O2 Ability Awards 2010.

• Posted:09 Nov 2009 at 09:00 am

Look for Kanchi on Facebook and Linkedin

You are now able to find Kanchi on Facebook and Linkedin! Become a Fan to keep up to date with the O2 Ability Awards 2010 and Kanchi News.

• Posted:05 Nov 2009 at 11:00 am

O2 Ability Awards on Newstalk 106-108fm

This past Monday, you may have heard Tina Roche, CEO of Business in the Community, on Newstalk 106-108fm, on the Conor Brophy Business Show.  Keep an ear out tomorrow morning for Kathleen McLoughlin, CEO of the Irish Wheelchair Association, who will also be discussing the O2 Ability Awards and the business news of the day.  Both Tina and Kathleen are Judges on the Final Judging Panel for the O2 Ability Awards 2010.

Kieran McGowan (Chairman of CRH), Gar Holohan (CEO of Aura Holohan Leisure Group), Danuta Gray (CEO of O2) and Caroline Casey (CEO of Kanchi) were also interviewed on Conor Brophy’s show over the past few weeks. Podcasts are available for download on Newstalk’s website.

• Posted:03 Nov 2009 at 10:00 am