Disability Equality Scheme 2006 - 2009:
9. Monitoring, Review and Publication

9.1 Monitoring will be carried out at School, College and Directorate levels to assess the impact of this Disability Equality Scheme. Information and data gathered from the monitoring process will be used in the continuous implementation and review of the Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan.

9.2 Monitoring will focus on whether particular policies, practices or procedures are having a disproportionate impact on disabled people.

9.3 Monitoring will be coordinated by the Equality and Diversity Working Group (EDWG) and the results will be used to assess the effectiveness of the University's policies, practices and procedures in tackling disability discrimination and promoting disability equality.

9.4 Results will be published annually with recommendations to inform and influence institutional practice.

9.5 Policies, practices and procedures affecting staff will be revised where necessary in consultation with the Trade Unions and the University's Human Resources department.

9.6 All policies, practices and procedures will be reviewed in line with the requirements of the Disability Equality Duty to ensure that they do not adversely affect disabled staff, students and visitors.

9.7 Impact assessments and progress reports on the implementation of the Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan will be collated by the Head of Disability Services and circulated to the EDWG, Human Resources Committee and other University Committees as appropriate and presented to the University Court. They will also be made available on the University's intranet.

9.8 The Disability Equality Scheme (DES) will be reviewed every three years and a progress report will be produced annually as part of the overall monitoring and review process.

9.9 Copies of the DES will be issued to all existing and new members of staff and included in staff induction training.

9.10 Copies of the DES will be issued to existing and new students upon matriculation with the University and reference will be made to the DES in student handbooks and induction packs.

9.11 Copies of the DES will be made available to all contractors, outside service providers and all those working in partnership with the University, particularly in functions deemed to be highly disability equality relevant.

9.12 The DES will be published in an accessible format on the University website and will be available in alternative formats on request.

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