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I can help you address the knowledge gap as an employer and create an inclusive and welcoming environment that values diverse perspectives within your workforce. Currently, individuals with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in today’s labor market. I encourage your organization to set a positive example by hiring individuals with disabilities, which will enhance your workplace with the skilled talent necessary for success at all levels of operation. Let’s connect today to begin this important conversation about inclusion.

"Nothing about us without us." This isn’t just a slogan—it’s a challenge to reshape how we think about inclusion and equity. It calls for a world where people with disabilities lead the conversations that define their futures, turning inclusion into action, not just intent. Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s reflect on what true inclusion means: listening, learning, and breaking barriers—together. Representation matters. Engagement matters. And inclusion isn’t optional—it’s essential. How can we amplify these voices to create a future where everyone thrives?

Top tips for championing inclusivity during Pride month...and beyond! 🌈 Be an ally, learn about LGBTQIA+ issues to enhance your understanding and support of the community. 🌈 Examine and challenge your own biases to cultivate a more inclusive mindset. 🌈 Confront discriminatory language or behaviours, promoting respect and acceptance. 🌈 Utilise inclusive language and pronouns to foster a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. 🌈 Listen to LGBTQIA+ experiences and concerns with empathy and without judgement. 🌈 Advocate for policies and practices that promote equality and protect against discrimination. LGBTQIA+ inclusion should take place 365 days of the year. This is why Lifetime Group has its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in place to make sure we’re always considering the rights and needs of the LGBTQIA+ community when decisions are being made, and to avoid any kind of ‘performative allyship’.

June: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 🏳️🌈 The month of June is a special time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride and reinforce the importance of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life, especially in the workplace. This is a time to remember and honor the LGBTQIA+ community's historic fight for equal rights and dignity. It is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, but also recognize the path we still have to travel. Why is LGBTQIA+ pride important? Inclusion and Diversity: Diverse and inclusive environments promote innovation, creativity and better performance. Companies that value diversity have a more engaged and productive workforce. Mental Health and Wellbeing: Recognizing and celebrating diverse identities helps create spaces where everyone feels safe and valued, reducing stress and promoting mental health. Equal Opportunity: Promoting equal opportunity ensures that everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Let's use this month to learn, support and act. Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community is not only an issue of social justice, but also a driving force for a more just and prosperous world for all. Together, we can build a future where everyone is free to be who they are, love who they want, and live without fear.

It’s National Inclusion Week! Theres loads going on at Wincanton for us to recognise and demonstrate how we are living this years theme #ImpactMatters 💥Introducing a guide to inclusive language for everyone to learn more about the impact of what we say makes on others feelings. 💥Contributing towards research into neurodiversity and road users by hosting an awareness event with our colleagues, key stakeholders, and experts from Business Disability Forum, National Highways, Devoted to Embracing Neurodiversity , and Loughborough University to mention a few. Together we hope to make a positive impact on the future of our roads! 💥Challenging our knowledge with an inclusion activity; understanding the definition stages from segregation to inclusion and the impact this makes on communities. 💥Inviting everyone to take part in an anonymous D&I self-assessment to understand how inclusive you are and the impact you make. 💥Hosting our first D&I Champion Event and Awards where we will learn more about our new impactful colleague led network, celebrate our people’s positive impacts within inclusive recruitment, initiatives, social value, and learn together in the diversity dice activity! How are you joining in National Inclusion Week? Prove that you’re thinking about more than the data, and truly understanding that impact matters…

🌍 Today as we celebrate International Day of People with Disability, we are reflecting on the importance of inclusivity in our workplaces. This year’s theme is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’. With around 20 percent of Australians identifying as having a disability, it’s crucial we raise awareness and acceptance. At Zinfra, we’re committed to creating a workplace that’s inclusive, supportive and where everyone feels they can belong. Learn more about our approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at: https://lnkd.in/gpNFZz4

💬 "Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone." – Martina Navratilova 🔹 Have you ever questioned why so few decision-making spaces include persons with disabilities? 🚪 🔹 Take a look in your organization, how many persons with disabilities are influencing key decisions? 🗳️ 🔹 When was the last time you saw a leader with a disability contribute to shaping public policy? 🏛️ 🔹 Are persons with disabilities seen as leaders in your community or only as beneficiaries? 🌟 🔹 Are we truly inclusive if persons with disabilities aren’t shaping the leadership narrative? 🔑 It’s clear a lot has been achieved, but these questions remind us that the gap remains wide. The journey toward inclusion has only just begun. Let’s keep moving forward! 🌱 Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s amplify leadership. ✨ A simple start? 💬Invite diverse voices into decision-making 🤝Advocate for inclusive workplaces 🍀 Create opportunities for persons with disabilities to lead 🌈Celebrate abilities, not limitations Intentionally, let's create a future where none is left behind 🌱

I know it’s national inclusion week. I know the topic is impact matters. But have we forgotten that anxiety and trauma do not go away simply no matter how resilient the people we know may appear to be. There is much happening in the world and within the demographic that is home (home life; workplace; social and environmental context) that can be triggering in nature, yet our people may not feel able, especially during a time of economic uncertainty, to really voice how they are feeling; what the path to healing might entail. If we do nothing else, and indeed do so beyond this week, let’s remember to check in with our people, family, friends, those you lead or indeed follow, old and new acquaintances and those you have yet to formally discover. To ask how folk are is to care; to create safe spaces for listening and sharing is to care; to care creates impact beyond measure. Happy National Inclusion Week.

🌍 International Day of People with Disabilities: A Reflection I’ll admit, I wasn’t planning to post about this today. Not because it isn’t important—it absolutely is—but because the conversations we have today need to happen every single day, not just once a year. It’s great to see empowerment and awareness being raised, but what truly matters is what happens next. For many, this day can feel performative—a chance to tick the “inclusion” box without making meaningful change. Real empowerment comes when we: ✅ Share authentic experiences—not just the highlights, but the challenges too. ✅ Recognise that inclusion isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about listening, adapting, and continuing to learn. ✅ Commit to action that leads to lasting change, not just temporary visibility. I often reflect on how easy it is to amplify voices on days like this but then let those voices fade into the background. Inclusion isn’t a moment; it’s a mindset. So, my question today isn’t just “What are we doing to celebrate this day?” It’s: What are we doing every other day of the year to make inclusion a reality? How do you ensure inclusion is part of your daily approach? Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear them. #IDPD #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleFuture

✨ Today marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. "Nothing About Us Without Us" isn’t just a phrase—it’s a principle. Disabled leaders have been driving change, pushing boundaries, and shaping a more inclusive world. But there’s still so much work to do. Let’s stand with them, amplify their voices, and ensure no one is left out of the conversation. 🎥 Watch how leadership is transforming inclusion: https://lnkd.in/giBEt-fX #IDPD2024 #InclusionMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityLeadership #BelongingForAll