Lancaster University has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol from 1 October 2004.
Jobcentre Plus awards the symbol to employers that agree to the following 5 commitments in respect of existing and future employees with a disability.
Disability is defined by the Equality Act 2010 as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term (at least 12 months) effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
| The 5 commitments | How we achieve the commitments |
|---|---|
| To interview all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria in the person specification for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. |
Job applicants are asked to declare a disability within their application. HR Department show which applicants have disclosed a disability on the Candidate's Shortlisting form. Recruiting Departments ensure applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria are interviewed, and keep auditable records. |
| A requirement to provide, at least annually, an opportunity to discuss with disabled staff what can be done to ensure they develop and use their abilities. |
The annual performance and development review (PDR) process is used to meet this commitment. The process is the same for disabled as it is for all other staff. |
| To make every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment. | All possibilities for reasonable adjustment are explored, with the support of HR Department, Employment Adviser, Access to Work, and Occupational Health. |
| To take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make your commitments work. |
The Two Ticks commitments are an integral part of training courses and guidance material in the areas of Recruitment & Selection; PDR; Supervisory & Management courses; Disability and Diversity awareness courses, which all staff are encouraged to attend. A variety of communications channels are used to increase awareness, including the web, newsletters and notice boards. |
| Each year to review the 5 commitments and what is achieved, to plan ways to improve on them and let employees and Jobcentre Plus know about progress and future plans. | We collect recruitment, PDR and other data to measure the effects of the commitments. We will also seek the views of disabled employees and departments. |