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UK-based social enterprise that works to close the disability employment gap

Supporting employers with training, workshops, and consulting www.sicofficial.co.uk

Supporting our community🧑‍🎓 Learning Hub 📰 Magazine 🤝 Events. www.siclearninghub.co.uk
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Need more information? We're hosting a Zoom briefing tonight - all details will be emailed to registrants via MassLobby@well-adapt.com this afternoon.

BSL is available.
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May 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Tomorrow is so important - These reforms are predicted to cause 350,000 people, including 50,000 children, to fall into poverty.

You can still access travel funding until midnight tonight!
This is your opportunity to tell your MP your story. How will these cuts impact you, your family, and your community. We will be providing everyone with some key stats that you can hand to your MP after you’ve spoken to them. Here’s what you need to know When constituents lose PIP, they lose carers allowance. Local councils would then be forced to foot the bill for care. Cuts to PIP just move financial pressure elsewhere. Rather than saving £5bn, actual delivered savings will be £100M or just 2% by 2030. That’s less than one day of NHS funding. PIP is not an out-of-work benefit; cutting it will decrease disabled people’s ability to work. The cost-cutting for the Access to Work scheme that has been announced will reduce employment further These reforms are predicted to cause 350,000 people, including 50,000 children, to fall into poverty. Around 66,000 Disabled people (under 22) are set to lose around £45 a week in support, with some hit with a "double whammy", no longer qualifying for PIP or UC health component, losing at least £9,600 per year.
May 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Green carders - once inside the house of commons - head to the information desk in the central lobby to green card
Once inside, go to the information desk in the central lobby to collect and fill in a green card. Hand the green card back to the information desk. If your MP agrees to meet, you can join us in Westminster Hall for the Mass Lobby. If they are unavailable - come to the registration desk to let us know. There will be volunteers on the day to help you.
May 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Tomorrow is the mass lobby aganst disability benefit cuts with @disrightsuk.bsky.social @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social and @sicoffitall.bsky.social

Final details are here well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/
Questions? Email MassLobby@well-adapt.com
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May 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The time is now well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/

Most of us will be green-carding on the day - a little known way of getting a meeting with your MP

#MAssLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts
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May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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If you've not had a response from your MP - there are things you can do, including green carding them, engaging on social media, dropping into a surgery, or giving them a call.

Need anything? Contact MassLobby@Well-Adapt.com

#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts #MassLobby #21May #BenefitCuts #AgainstCuts
Bold text on red background with yellow accents. Central headline: “What to do if your MP hasn’t replied?” Campaign branding for “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts.” Hashtags and funding note included. Text reads: “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts. What to do if your MP hasn’t replied? Travel funding available. #MassLobbyAgainstDisabilityCuts” White and yellow text on red. A motivating message reminding constituents that MPs are accountable to them and must listen. No imagery, just impactful text. Text reads: “It is your MP’s job to listen to you. Do not be afraid to take up space and make yourself heard. It is your MP’s job to listen to your concerns and represent you in Parliament.” Simple, red slide with white and yellow text encouraging people to go to their MP’s local surgery. Describes what a surgery is and how to find out when it happens. Text reads: “Attend your MP’s advice surgery. Surgeries are an opportunity for constituents to meet with their MP to raise any issue important to them. Date, time, and location of your MP’s upcoming surgeries should be advertised on their social media and/or website. They are usually held around once a month.” Text-focused slide explaining how to contact your MP’s office by phone. Includes steps for finding MP contact info via the Parliament website. Text reads: “Call your MP’s constituency office. You can find your MP’s details on their profile on the UK Parliament website. Search by name or postcode. Call their office and tell their staff member that you’ve emailed them and are following up as you’ve not received a reply. MPs do receive a lot of emails, so politely remind their staff member of the contents of your email and what your concerns are.”
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Deaf and Disabled people and allies: join us for a Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts on 21 May 2025 at Westminster. It’s time to show MPs that these cuts cannot go unchallenged.

#MassLobbyAgainstDisabilityBenefitCuts

More info: well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/
Pale red background with bold red and black text. At the top is a logo of sorts which is an orange circle with a yellow scribble across and bold text that says “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts.” Subtext calls for Deaf/Disabled people and allies to unite and meet MPs at Westminster on 21 May 2025. Logos for supporting organisations Crips Against Cutsm Disabled People Against Cuts, Inclusion London, Disability Rights UK, SIC, Well Adapt, and Coalition Against Benefit Cuts are at the bottom. Text reads: “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts. Deaf/Disabled people & allies unite! Meet & lobby your MP together at Westminster, 21st May 2025. Travel funding available. #MassLobbyAgainstDisabilityCuts”
May 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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The SIC team love celebrating small, disabled-led businesses - because self-love is important on Valentine's day, too! 😉 ❤️

If you have heart eyes for unique, ethical gifts, swipe through these ideas:

#Valentines #Galentines #Disabled #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessUK
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February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Disabled teams are 87% better at making decisions - supporting them is a total no-brainer 🧠
Our workshops in disability and neurodivergence can bridge the understanding between you and your team and provide long-term support solutions ⬇️
#Accessibility #Workshop #AccessToWork
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February 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Do you struggle to make work...work? 💼

Libby Baxter-William's full article covers how to make jobseeking work for you.

To read more, click the following link to our magazine: https://buff.ly/42eg7AT

#Disability #DisabilityUK #Disabled #JobSeeking #Careers
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January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Is disability a medical topic a social topic, or both? ❔

Libby Baxter-William's full article delves into the models of disability and their history.

To read more, click the following link to our magazine: https://buff.ly/3Cqdilw

#Disability #DisabilityUK #Disabled #DisabilityHistory
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January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We're over two weeks into 2025, and here are some SIC predictions for what 'trends' to watch out for in discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion this year 👇

#DisabilityUK #NeurodiversityUK #Disabled #Neurodiverse #Neurodiversity #NeurodiverseAtWork #DisabledAtWork #HRUK #EDI #DEI #AI
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January 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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✨ Happy New Year to all the amazing disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill people who make SIC possible!

Onwards and upwards in 2025 ✨
January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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1 in 7 of the UK population is neurodivergent - and it can look vastly different person to person!

(NHS Health Education England)

#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #ND #Neurospicy #Disability #Disabled
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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Have you ever wondered how much profit is missed through businesses being inaccessable to disabled people? 💰

Well, we have the numbers.

It's estimated at £274 billion. Billion. WITH A B 🤯

(Scope)

#Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ND #Neurospicy #Disability #Disabled #PurplePound
December 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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To: Our amazing community ❤️

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Love: the SIC Team 🎄 ❄️ 🎁
December 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Did you know that 65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination from management?

We have a guide on how to ask for reasonable adjustments here, and lots of other support is available on our website: https://buff.ly/3OwMSBd

#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #ND #Neurospicy
SIC | What does it cost to hire disabled people? — SIC
Is it expensive to hire disabled people? What reasonable adjustments should I make? Here's what you need to know about the cost of hiring disabled people.
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December 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Guess the % amount JPMorgan found that their neurodivergent hires were more productive by, compared to employees of 5-10 years tenure.

Answer is the first reply in the thread 👀

(JP Morgan, 2021)

#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #ND #Neurospicy #Disability #Disabled #Work #EDI
December 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING 🎟️

SIC's final event of 2024 is almost here, and there's still time for you to secure your place 🎲

And it IS all fun and games in this session, actually - skip the FOMO and register now! Click the following link to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/41sJ0bW
D&D and Accessibility · Zoom · Luma
Are you disabled, neurodivergent, or chronically ill? Do you daydream about escaping to a fantasy world at your desk? Well... work and play don't always have…
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December 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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Did you know that only 1 in 5 autistic people in the UK are in any kind of employment?

This is due to the inaccessibility of workplaces, NOT due to the abilities of disabled and neurodivergent people being limited.

Click here for an article: https://buff.ly/3OR5qfP

#Autism #Neurodivergent
Autism in the workplace: untapped talent, simple solutions. — SIC
Unlock the potential of autistic employees with simple workplace adjustments. Sensory considerations, flexible work, clear communication, proactive support, and autism awareness are key.
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December 17, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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25% of CEOs are thought to be dyslexic, but are hesitant to discuss it openly due to the stigma around discussing disability in the workplace.

(Cisco 2019)

This is why we seek to smash that stigma, and empower disabled and neurodivergent people at work!

#Dyslexic #Dyslexia #Neurodivergent #EDI
December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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There are limited spaces left for our Dungeons and Dragons workshop - do you have your ticket? ⏰

If you're disabled or neurodivergent and you daydream about escaping to a fantasy world at your desk, this accessibility workshop is for you 🧚

https://buff.ly/41sJ0bW

#EDI #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons
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December 12, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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It's almost time for our Dungeons and Dragons themed Accessibility workshop - do you have your dice ready? 🎲

Read on for some common FAQs we get about these sessions🧵

#TTRPG #DND #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5E #Tabletop #Access #Accessibility #EDI #Workshop #Disability #Neurodivergent #DEI
'D&D and Accessibility, Festive Edition, Less than 1 MONTH to go - what can you expect?, Swipe for some FAQs!, TICKET LINK IN BIO Thursday 19th December 2024, 2:30PM - 4:30PM'. A picture of Emily, a blonde white woman wearing black, is in the bottom left.
December 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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Did you know that there is evidence which links hormones and neurodivergence?

Women with endometriosis are twice as likely to have ADHD than those without the condition!

(Neurobox)

#Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #ND #Neurospicy #Disability #Disabled #ADHD #Endometriosis #Hormones
December 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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72% of workers reported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion being an important factor in terms of staying at their organisation - but budgets towards DE&I have been MASSIVELY cut in the last few years.

How important is diversity, equity, and inclusion to you?

#Disability #Neurodivergent #DE&I #Work
December 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM