Abl Network

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s disability staff network.

Abl welcomes membership from staff with disabilities or health conditions or any other self-identified impairment. Abl also welcomes membership from staff who provide advice or support to people with disabilities, as well as staff who wish to join as allies.

Abl aspires to:

• Provide support and information to staff with disabilities, as well as guidance to managers and allies

• Raise awareness and understanding of different disabilities and health conditions to help improve experiences and relationships

• Shape and influence policies and services by being a representative group for engagement and consultation

• Champion and support staff with disabilities in the workplace to drive increased outcomes and promote the voice of staff with disabilities in the Council.

Abl will work with the other staff networks to promote inclusion, accessibility, awareness, and acceptance across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Abl recognises that disability can mean different things to different people so we will include and not exclude, supporting you in whatever way you describe your disability.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council uses the social model of disability. Our equality policy says:

This model says that we, as a society, cause disability by the way we organise things. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people. When we do this, disabled people can be independent and equal in society. It gives people choice and control over their lives.