All employees deserve to feel at ease within their work place and feel that their ability to apply for job roles will be met with autism friendly adjustments and processes. Offering an autism inclusive working environment demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere and will positively impact the working lives of autistic individuals.
- Assure quality standards for your organisation
- Elevate your organisation's visibility.
What does it mean to be an inclusive employer for autistic people?
Only 30% of autistic people are in any kind of employment. Autistic people remain a hugely untapped talent pool, and something must change.
Being an autism-inclusive employer means your autistic employees feel supported, have access to equal opportunities and are part of a culture that values their perspectives.
By fostering an inclusive workplace environment for autistic people, your organisation can help deliver meaningful inclusion and increase support for people in your team.
What is our Autism Inclusive Employer Award?
The Autism Inclusive Employer Award is designed and certified by the National Autistic Society. With over 60 years of experience working alongside autistic individuals, we will provide endorsed strategies tailored to your organisation’s needs and size.
The award aims to increase company-wide awareness, support your employees’ needs and encourage more people to feel comfortable sharing their autistic identity at work.
Every autistic person deserves the opportunity to pursue a career aligned with their skills and aspirations. With this award, you can be part of achieving this mission.
The wider impact of your involvement can help enhance workplace diversity by:
