Small steps equal big change at the Health and Wellbeing Conference 2009

Small steps equal big change is the message on Stand 89 at this yearís Health and Wellbeing Conference. Leading assistive technology specialist iansyst Ltd, will be showcasing its latest technology and software solutions as part of its ëre-adjustí initiative to provide expert advice on workplace disability provision and support www.re-adjust.co.uk. On stand no 89, iansystís re-adjust team will advise HR Managers and Occupational Health Professionals how small changes can result in increased productivity reduced stress levels and a happier and healthier working environment for disabled employees.

Recent figures indicate that more than 40 million days per year are lost in the workplace due to ill health and injury. Despite the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) many employers are still unaware of how best to provide reasonable adjustments to support employees with a disability.

re-adjust is iansystís workplace division, focusing solely on the provision of workplace disability solutions. re-adjust allows employers to see what reasonable adjustments can be made to enable disabled employees full and fair participation in the workplace. For professionals not attending the show, iansystís online one-stop-shop, www.re-adjust.co.uk, provides vital information on conforming to the DDA, up-to-date grant information and consultancy for employers with disabled employees.

Often it is presumed that changes will be costly and difficult to implement however, there are many reasonable adjustments which can be easily achieved including easy access to information, assistive handheld technologies and inclusive HR policies. The DDA was introduced to prevent disabled people being treated less fairly than their able-bodied peers, so it is more important than ever for employers to provide the correct support.

As a result of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), younger members of the workforce now enter employment with expectations of the level of support they should receive from their employer. re-adjust provides customers with ideas for best practice and practical training to help HR Managers meet the needs of their disabled employees.

re-adjust will be showcasing various assistive technologies on the iansyst stand including Audio Notetaker v2 software, which enables users to annotate, navigate and organise digital recordings and Captura Talk v2 mobile phone software, which converts text to speech from a digital photo taken on the phone. With its full-service approach to technology provision, re-adjust will suggest the necessary software, train the user how to operate it and provide continued support from its team of service experts. re-adjust provides strategy training for HR Managers and Senior Management Teams to help them implement inclusive policies and provides work place assessments to give individual, tailored solutions.

Dr Andi Sanderson, Lead Consultant at iansyst Ltd commented: ìIt is a fact that a happy workforce is a loyal workforce so by making the necessary changes to help support disabled employees; they will be more productive and more likely to stay with the company longer. Not receiving the necessary software and support is a definite cause of stress for disabled employees in the workplace and limits their potential. iansyst experts are always available to discuss how employers can support disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and visual impairment and will be at the show to offer guidance and support.î

For more information about iansyst Ltd and its range of software and technology, please contact Janine King, Director of Marketing and Innovation at iansyst, Tel: 01223 420 101; email janine.king@iansyst.co.uk; or visit the iansyst Ltd website: www.iansyst.co.uk / www.dyslexic.com