UCU: Disability Policies in HE and FE

Motion

Motion text: Congress notes that many Welsh HE and FE institutions may not have an sufficient
disability Policy that has a consistent framing or approach relating to disability.
Discrimination due to disability affects many HE and FE staff. The exclusion of
disabled staff due to the lack of progressive policies and practice is damaging to
all staff and students.
HE and FE institutions must do more to support disabled workers.
Congress calls on UCU to campaign, that HE and FE institutions develop a policy
to support disabled workers, in collaboration with the trade unions and disabled
staff networks. This policy must be based on the social model of disability and
should include elements on:
1. Disability leave, and disability-related absences
2. Hidden/invisible disabilities
3. A reasonable adjustments policy, with clear procedures.
4. A dedicated trained Disability Officer to discuss adjustments and proactively
address day-to-day barriers and HR issues.