Equality training opportunity- Autism in the Workplace

Free! A one day briefing on  Autism in the Workplace  for reps, officers, and members of all trade unions sponsored by Simpson Millar Trade Union Solicitors, which will address;

           

• What is autism? Realities and myths 
• Autism issues at work
• Making the workplace more autism – friendly
• Workers with autism, carers and the law

 

Thursday 9th January 2014   -   9.30a.m – 4.30p.m, at WEA Trade Union Learning Centre,  96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP  (short walk from Old Street/Moorgate/Liverpool Street/  Shoreditch stations and on lots of bus routes)     Sandwich lunch provided.

 

This one day briefing is for all union reps, officers and members who want to find out more about the Autistic Spectrum (including Asperger Syndrome) and become more confident in dealing with related issues in the workplace. The day will consist of a mixture of presentations and activities, speakers to include John McDonnell MP on autism, politics and the labour movement, and

Simpson Millar on the legal aspects.

 

Please note   -   this briefing is not aimed at people whose work is with clients with autism, but for trade unionists who are organising and representing members in the workplace.

 

To apply please contact  mgort@wea.org.uk  or for further information please contact Monica on email or 0207 426 1976 Autism in the Workplace.