Disability and Health Disclosure in the Workplace: Legal Responsibilities and Supportive Practices
Disability and Health Disclosure in the Workplace: Legal Responsibilities and Supportive Practices
This training explores how disclosures can be navigated safely, respectfully, and in line with equality legislation.
Participants will gain practical tools to respond appropriately, create psychologically safe environments, and understand the legal responsibilities organisations have when someone shares personal information.
In particular, this training will explore:
- Understanding what “disclosure” means in workplace and organisational contexts
- The legal framework surrounding disclosure, including obligations under equality and employment legislation
- When and why people choose to disclose (or not disclose)
- Responding appropriately and ethically when someone discloses personal information
- Creating psychologically safe environments that encourage open communication
- Practical steps organisations and volunteers can take to support individuals following disclosure.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place on Zoom.
- Closed Captions can be enabled by participants.
- Please email ames@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements.
Meet Your Facilitator
Deirdre O'Grady brings over 30 years of experience working in healthcare, supporting people with a wide range of disabilities and abilities. Her qualifications reflect her deep commitment to this work, with 12 years of academic studies in the area.
But her most powerful knowledge comes from life itself. Deirdre lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare congenital condition, as well as severe osteoarthritis. She’s also a parent to two neurodivergent children with autism, ADHD, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
This mix of professional expertise and personal insight shapes every aspect of AbilityWise’s work — from the way we design our training, to the way we connect with people and organisations.
Testimonials
"AbilityWise designed and delivered a bespoke training for providers of disability day services in 6 counties across Midlands and North East. The training was very informative and highly engaging for attendees. Feedback has been very positive. Deirdre was great to work with, from her willingness to design a bespoke training to meet our needs, to her professionalism, expertise, knowledge and genuine experience in the area. Deirdre was also so accessible and responsive throughout the planning and organising of the training sessions which made it all very seamless. We look forward to working with AbilityWise again in the future."
Laura – HSE, Midlands
"We decided to have this training to make ourselves more knowledgably regarding hidden disabilities for our staff and for our customers and Deirdre did not disappoint she was so passionate about the subject and we all left very much more informed I would not hesitate to recommend AbilityWise for this training and massive thank you to Deirdre."
Eileen - McDonald’s Mahon Point, Cork
We were delighted to welcome Deirdre from Ability Wise back for the second year in a row to deliver our annual staff training day. Once again, the session was highly informative, engaging, and professional from start to finish. Deirdre’s depth of knowledge and approachable style made the training both enjoyable and relevant to our daily practice. All staff left feeling motivated and well-informed, with plenty of practical knowledge to bring back into their work. We truly appreciate the effort and expertise Deirdre brings each year and look forward to working with Ability Wise again in the future.
Inga - Childhood Matters Early Years
