International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) is marked annually on 3 December around the world, and aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

Learning difficulties are a common form of disability experienced by many families, with between 1 and 3 students in every NSW classroom experiencing difficulties with learning.This year, the disABILITY Network are pleased to be raising awareness of the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with learning difficulties by way of podcast interview. In this fascinating discussion, Jennie Mansfield (Partner, Sydney) sits down with Ashurst-alum Georgina Perry (Executive Officer, SPELD NSW) who shares her personal journey of living with dyslexia and dysgraphia whilst being a corporate lawyer and how it led her to her current role at SPELD NSW, an organisation supporting children and adults with specific learning difficulties.

Georgina also shares information on what adjustments can be made to help individuals living with learning difficulties to thrive in the workplace. This podcast aims to challenge the way you think about disability and hopes to foster a more inclusive and accessible workplace.

International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) is marked annually on 3 December around the world, and aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Learning difficulties are a common form of disability experienced by many families, with between 1 and 3 students in every NSW classroom experiencing difficulties with learning. This year, the <a href="http://globalintranet.firm.ashursts.biz/aboutashurst/Diversity-And-Inclusion/strands/disability-resilience/Pages/disABILITY---employee-support-network.aspx">disABILITY Network</a> are pleased to be raising awareness of the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with learning difficulties by way of podcast interview. In this fascinating discussion, Jennie Mansfield (Partner, Sydney) sits down with Ashurst-alum Georgina Perry (Executive Officer, SPELD NSW) who shares her personal journey of living with dyslexia and dysgraphia whilst being a corporate lawyer and how it led her to her current role at SPELD NSW, an organisation supporting children and adults with specific learning difficulties.
Georgina also shares information on what adjustments can be made to help individuals living with learning difficulties to thrive in the workplace. This podcast aims to challenge the way you think about disability and hopes to foster a more inclusive and accessible workplace.

2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for business leaders and those who advise them. Across every sector, powerful forces of change will challenge organisations  and create opportunities like never before.
This is a time of economic and political change…
…a time of digital transformation and energy transition…
and a time of rapidly shifting expectations  from consumers, shareholders and employees.

So, amidst all this change, what are the strategic priorities on the global business agenda? How are the best leaders uncovering opportunities for growth and creating value?  

To find out, listen to our podcast: AshurstBusiness Agenda.

Join us, as we tap into Ashurst’s deep industry knowledge and wide network to speak with thought leaders and experts from across the globe. We’ll be covering the key trends and opportunities emerging from advances in data and technology, the energy transition and the changing dynamics impacting banking and finance, real estate & infrastructure and much more.

To ensure you don’t miss a single episode, subscribe to Business Agenda now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your wherever you listen to your podcasts.

2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for business leaders and those who advise them. Across every sector, powerful forces of change will challenge organisations  and create opportunities like never before.
<ul>
<li>This is a time of economic and political change…</li>
<li>…a time of digital transformation and energy transition…</li>
<li>and a time of rapidly shifting expectations  from consumers, shareholders and employees.</li>
</ul>
So, amidst all this change, what are the strategic priorities on the global business agenda? How are the best leaders uncovering opportunities for growth and creating value?  
To find out, listen to our podcast: Ashurst Business Agenda.
Join us, as we tap into Ashurst’s deep industry knowledge and wide network to speak with thought leaders and experts from across the globe. We’ll be covering the key trends and opportunities emerging from advances in data and technology, the energy transition and the changing dynamics impacting banking and finance, real estate &amp; infrastructure and much more.
To ensure you don’t miss a single episode, subscribe to Business Agenda now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Ashurst Business Agenda Podcast

Ashurst Business Agenda

International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) is marked annually on 3 December around the world, and aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

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