An introduction to disability inclusion in the workplace

With 780,000 disabled people living in the West Midlands Combined Authority area, disability inclusion is not just a moral responsibility but a strategic opportunity. This free online session, by Business Growth West Midlands, introduces how inclusive business practices can support recruitment, retention, and customer engagement.

Join social entrepreneur Alice Hargreaves, founder of SIC, for a powerful and practical session that draws on lived experience and real-world examples. Alice works with major organisations such as the NHS, Network Rail and UKRI to close the disability employment gap and help employers build accessible, inclusive workplaces.

What you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of disability and neurodivergence in the workplace
• Practical insights on creating inclusive cultures that support staff and customers

This session is ideal for business owners, managers and entrepreneurs in the West Midlands who want to build better workplaces through awareness, inclusivity and action.

Topics include:

• Disability and neurodivergence: what they mean today
• The social model of disability and inclusive language
• Hidden disabilities, bias and ableism
• Inclusive practices in recruitment and everyday work culture