Join Us for the Virtual Launch of the WIDE Framework!
Free evidence-based platform supporting employers to create disability inclusive workplaces.
Oct 24th, 11:30-13:00, Zoom webinar – captions provided as standard and other accommodations on request
Register for the Online Launch
Join AHEAD, Employers for Change and members of the WIDE Advisory Group, for an online event marking the launch of the Widening Inclusion of Disability in Employment (WIDE) Framework. Following the in-person launch at the Convention Centre on Oct 17th, this online alternative marks the culmination of a two year development process funded by the Department of Social Protection.
What is WIDE?
The Widening Inclusion of Disability in Employment (WIDE) Framework supports organisations on the island of Ireland to hire, retain, and promote more disabled people and create a more inclusive workplace.
It is built on academic literature and significant consultation with disabled people, employers, and disability organisations. The development process was guided by a 21-member national advisory group which included representatives from Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), business representative groups, unions, HR networks and government agencies/departments. You can see who was involved and learn more about the development process on the Framework Development page.
About the WIDE Platform
The Framework itself consists of 6 Domains, each one featuring “Areas of Effort” containing related “Actions” – 53 in total. Every Action comes with guidance, resources, and links to relevant legislation. The platform is designed to be used in different ways by different sizes of employers. Some will simply dip in to get guidance in specific Areas, while others will sign up for an account and use the self review tools to systematically evaluate themselves against all 53 actions. The self review tools are available to any organisation with a base on the island of Ireland.
Additionally, the WIDE Resource Library and Supplier Directory ensure employers can access subject-specific resources to implement various aspects of the Framework, and find the Suppliers they need to support them.
This interactive feature-packed WIDE platform and self-review software is designed to be a roadmap to an inclusive workplace for organisations who want to improve in this area.
Join Us At the Online Launch
Come and learn more about the WIDE platform at the launch and hear from members of the national advisory group about how the WIDE framework can play a role in closing the disability employment gap.
Register for the Online Launch – 11:30, Oct 24th