An ally is someone who is not a member of an underrepresented group but who takes action to support that group to help make their workplace more diverse and inclusive for all.
For workplaces to become truly inclusive it is up to people who hold positions of privilege to be active allies and to take responsibility for making changes that will help others be successful.
Allies at all levels can take action with simple, everyday efforts that make a real difference and in this series, we highlight some things that you can do to be an ally and to support your colleagues from underrepresented groups.
Create a Disability Language Guide
If your clients and/or employees have or may have disabilities then it is important that you consider providing to your employees with access to a Disability Language Guide. This should include a list of positive and inclusive words that people can use when discussing disability and general recommendations but you should try and avoid writing a list of disability terminology that people should not use.
You can use our Dictionary feature for some suggestions to get you started.
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series for ideas and inspiration here.
