Autism Inclusive Employer Award

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Build an inclusive workplace that works for everyone

Every organisation wants to be more inclusive – but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, that’s where we come in.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or already on the journey, we’ll help you take the next step – without adding to your team’s workload.

We help you build inclusive workplaces where autistic people thrive.

Why be an inclusive employer?

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.

Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions (i)
Diverse teams are 60% more likely to capture new markets (ii)
Diverse management teams result in 19% higher revenue (iii)

Only 30% of autistic people are in any kind of employment.

Inclusive teams don’t just feel better - they perform better. Better recruitment, stronger teams, fairer workplaces.

How we help

We bring decades of lived experience and expert insight with over 60 years of experience working alongside autistic individuals. We work with you to design a programme of training and consultancy that works for your organisation.

The programme aims to increase company-wide awareness, support your employees’ needs and encourage more people to feel comfortable sharing their autistic identity at work.

Demonstrate your organisations achievements to both employees and customers by achieving the Inclusive Employer Award.

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Benefits of being an inclusive employer

Encouraging greater participation of autistic individuals in the workforce
Fostering a culture where autistic employees feel comfortable disclosing their diagnosis
Cultivating a diverse and dynamic workforce
Boosting productivity
Leveraging the unique skills and perspectives of autistic employees to enhance overall productivity
Implementing reasonable adjustments that benefit all neurodivergent employees

How it works

Step 1: Registration

Register with the award and agree the relevant package of support to suit your needs: These are:

Variety of packages available including training and consultancy to support your development and progression.

Step 2: Self-evaluation and action planning

Reflect on current practice within the organisation in order to complete the relevant framework and develop an action plan. Work on the identified developments within your action plan.

The assessment date will be agreed between the accreditation programme consultant and organisation
Assessment is via a submission of an application form
The assessment involves an online audit of the application form and supporting evidence within this , scrutiny of case studies relating to autism practice, discussions with key stakeholders and feedback from an anonymous stakeholder questionnaire
An evaluation checklist will be completed by the consultant.

Assessments are measured against specific criteria that demonstrate the organisation can successfully achieve the Inclusive Employer Award

A licence to use the Inclusive Employer Award Mark will be issued along with an e-certificate for organisations that achieve the award.

Once your organisation has the award, you'll be able to enjoy the following benefits:

Use of the Inclusive Employer Award logo on promotional materials once the status is granted, and licence agreement signed
A press pack containing guidance on how to publicise your accreditation achievement externally
Invitations to free accreditation and raising the standards days
10% discount to National Autistic Society conferences
An opportunity for staff to continue professional development
Access to the wider Autism Accreditation Community.

: Fees vary in accordance with the size of organisation and the accreditation package they chose to purchase.

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