Becoming a
Disability Confident leader

Taking your Disability Confident organisation to leadership level

Technology is a great way to help to make your workplace more inclusive. If you’ve signed up to the Department of Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident scheme, we’re here to make your journey that little bit easier, with the help of our innovative software suite.

To reach this level you’ll need to have your self-assessment validated externally, and show what you have done as a Disability Confident Leader. These steps can be found in detail below.

If you’re ready to take the final step and become a Disability Confident Leader, read on to find out how we can can help you to be a leading light in the Disability Confident arena.

Some additional steps

There are two additional steps that organisations need to take in order to become a Disability Confident Leader.

Challenge
The process for validation involves the validators looking at each of the criteria and the evidence you provided in your Disability Confident Employer self-assessment and being assured that you are delivering against all of the core actions, as well as can provide evidence for each of the activities that you are offering to get the right people for your business and to keep and develop your people
Leadership
Organisations will be asked to provide a short narrative to say what it is that you are and or will be doing to demonstrate your commitment as a Leader. As a Disability Confident Leader you will be encouraging other employers to make the journey to become Disability Confident.

How our software can help you become a Disability Confident Leader

There’s lots of great technology out there to help you take Disability Confidence further in your organisation, and below we’ve set out some ways that our products can help you get to the Leader level stage of the scheme.

The assessment criteria	How we can help
Encouraging other employers in your supply chain	• We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. You can read more on our journey to this level here.
Using social media to promote and share good practice on Disability Confident, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, blogs and business newsletters	• We frequently undertake research and efficacy to ensure our products both useful and impactful. We’re also constantly developing practical guides and video to maximise the usage of our products within organisations. • We have a dedicated communications and social media team who maximise engagements and news sharing items. • We can also help you share your stories and successes through Texthelp case studies.
Networking with other employers in your industry, through business clubs, local networks, business events and so on	• We regularly host and provide networking and information sharing events which you can either contribute to or attend as a delegate.
Being a mentor, coach, buddy or providing peer support to others	• Read&Write CPD Certified Training helps you to create a network of peer support through workplace champions. • We always encourage our customer network to engage and communicate with each other to share their own experiences and best practices.