EFD launches worldwide associates group on International Day of Disabled Persons

Employers' Forum on Disability launches worldwide associates group on International Day of Disabled Persons

Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is celebrating International Day of Disabled Persons 2007, by launching the EFD worldwide associates group.

The theme for the day, on 3 December, is ëDecent work for persons with disabilities.í

The group comprises eight disabled business people who will lend their expertise to EFD as allies and advisors.

EFD chief executive Susan Scott-Parker said: ìWe are extremely pleased that the worldwide associates have joined our UK-based associates as honorary members of EFD.

ìWe look forward to working with them and gaining mutual support and advice on how to spread disability confidence across the globe.î

On the same day, EFD president, John Varley, chief executive of Barclays Group was asked by Employersí Update magazine to give his thoughts on the International Day.

Mr Varley said: We should use any means possible to make clear the obligation on us as citizens and employers to help people with disabilities - whether they work in organisations such as Barclays or as our customers.

Having a day that is dedicated to disability will have a meaningful impact on the visibility of what we do as businesses, so it's greatly to be applauded. The theme, as part of a campaign of awareness with worldwide recognition, is very important.

For the full interview with John Varley, see the next issue of EFDís Employersí Update magazine, due out in January.