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Ability not disability – University of Salford awarded disability symbol

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Dave Pevitt, Jobcentre Plus Disability Employments Adviser, presents the award to Vice Chancellor Professor Martin Hall Karen Reeves at the University Press Office






Posted by Editor on 3rd December 2009 at 02:45 PM
Ability not disability – University of Salford awarded disability symbol
Today, during an event held to mark this year’s International Day of Disabled People, the University of Salford was awarded the Government's prestigious ‘Two Ticks’ Disability Symbol for its commitment to helping employees with disabilities.

Having joined the growing number of local employers to be recognised for their positive attitude towards employing and retaining disabled workers, the University has signed up to five Disability Symbol commitments, which will be reviewed each year by Jobcentre Plus.

It can now display the instantly recognisable ‘Two Ticks’ emblem on stationery and recruitment advertisements to publicly promote a positive stance.

Accepting the award, Vice Chancellor Professor Martin Hall said: “We are delighted to be awarded the Positive about Disabled People symbol. Our culture is that every individual who works for us is equally valued and respected for their unique contribution to the ongoing success of the organisation.”

Presenting the award on behalf of Jobcentre Plus, Disability Employment Adviser Dave Pevitt added: “The symbol demonstrates an organisation’s positive approach towards employees with disabilities and encourages more people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for employment. It also tells disabled people which employers will be positive about their abilities.”

Other local employers interested in becoming ‘Positive about Disabled People’ symbol holders can contact Dave Pevitt on 0161 837 1002.


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