Neurodiversity in the boardroom: Appendices

Appendix 1: Psychological Safety and Neurodiversity

This is a sample of the psychological safety activity pack that you can purchase for your organisation as training material on the topic giving case study examples and detailed information on the topic. Psychological Safety Action Pack: A four page read with images.

Appendix 2: Addressing disability employment disadvantage

This document gives statistics on Disability equality policy and practice adoption in British private sector workplaces, Proportion of people in employment by disability status and sector, information on the governments disability confident scheme and it’s effectiveness, recommendations to parliament on changes that could be made to improve employment rates. Link to the document – three page read with some statistics.

Appendix 3: ISO frameworks supporting Neuro-inclusion

While at this point in time, there is no specific ISO standard that exclusively focuses on neurodiversity, there are relevant standards that address broader concepts of inclusivity, diversity, and non-discrimination in the workplace, which are key components of fostering an inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals. This document gives details on how some of these standards can be adapted to support neurodiversity inclusion practices. Link to the document – a three page read with tables.

Appendix 4: Effective meeting framework

This document gives a clear framework which sets out the principles and guidelines for effective meeting management to help people to: effectively communicate and collaborate; and to make informed decisions aligned with organisational values and goals, which ultimately contributes to overall success and productivity. Link to the document – a 12 page read with various tables.

Appendix 5: Access to work factsheet for customers (gov.uk)

Factsheet about the Access to Work grant can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if you have a disability or long-term health condition. Link to the factsheet – an 11 page larger print read.

Appendix 6: Disability Charter

This charter outlines the action the government needs to take to address the disadvantage disabled people encounter in their working lives. It gives information on the nine recommendations for change that have been put forward. Link to the charter – a two page read.

Appendix 7: Sample policy on Neuro-inclusive recruitment

This is a sample of a policy document that could be created within organisations to ensure that our recruitment processes are inclusive, equitable, and designed to attract, recruit, and retain neurodiverse talent. This policy aligns with the values of democracy, equality, and inclusion upheld by Co-operatives UK. Link to the document – a three page read.

Appendix 8: Disability Confident scheme easy read

This document gives information in an easy read format on the disability confident scheme and how it aims to help get people with disabilities into work and help them to stay in work. Link to the information – a 14 page slideshow-style read with images.

Appendix 9: Equality Act 2010 making equality real easy read

This document dives information in an easy read format on the equality act, what it covers and supports along with details of the protected characteristics that are covered including those with disabilities. Link to the information – a 38 page read interspersed with lots of images.

Appendix 10: Sample ‘What works well for me’ document

The document gives information on what is an effective way to capture and share insights from neurodiverse individuals and people with disabilities on how they can best be supported in their roles, whether at work or in board meetings. Here is a step-by-step guide using sample headings and prompts. Link to the document – a three page read.

Appendix 11: Sample policy on Neuro-inclusion

This document is a sample of a policy that could be adapted to show an organisation's commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for neurodivergent individuals, where all colleagues, regardless of cognitive or neurological differences, can contribute fully and thrive. Link to the document – a four page read.

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This resource was commissioned by Co-operatives UK's Co-operative Governance Expert Reference Panel. It was written by Sarah Musique, Think Musique.