2. Aims

2.1. To raise awareness of disability, including environmental,
behaviour and institutional barriers faced by people with a
disability;
2.2. To act as a contact point for staff, including new staff, with a
disability or who care for someone with a disability, providing a
safe space and informal peer support and information;
2.3. To arrange and run events to raise awareness of disability,
including practical issues for organisations to consider;
2.4. To encourage staff to declare they have a disability on HRPTS;
2.5. To nurture internal and external networking opportunities for
members;
2.6. To promote disability equality for staff through active involvement
and consultation in HSC plans, strategies, policies and guidance;
2.7. To advise senior management in how to promote a culture which
includes people with disabilities, and celebrates diversity.

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