The group promotes fair performance review, development, recruitment and promotion opportunities for disabled staff as well as physical access to workplace facilities. The group has a key role in developing an equitable reasonable adjustments process, and advises the council about the issues of disabled employees. 

Membership is open to all staff who perceive themselves to be disabled. All members are invited to bring a personal assistant / advocate if appropriate.

Statement from Peter Rowntree, Operations Director:
“I’m delighted to sponsor the Disabled Workers Group. The Council is committed to removing all barriers which prevent equal access. The Disabled Workers Group gives us the opportunity to engage in dialogue with employees which will help us to remove barriers in the workplace.”