The World Health Organisation estimates that 16% of the global population is living with a disability, yet only 9% of the scientific workforce report having one. Defined as any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them, it is essential that our community is proactive in advocating inclusivity.

Individuals with disabilities can face multiple barriers in the workplace, primarily the limited resources available for staff training and purchasing accessibility-related technology. A recent study on workplace accommodations to support people with disabilities concluded that adjustments could have a positive impact on the level of creative work by disabled and non-disabled employees by enhancing their creative self-efficacy. As a Society, we are committed to placing equity, diversity and inclusion considerations at the heart of all our activities and strongly support a more accessible community with diverse identities at all levels.

Join the Biochemical Society and Portland Press in this session, as our invited speakers explore some of the limitations encountered in the laboratory environment with the aim of highlighting key modifications and considerations that can ease the barriers for all scientists and pave the way for a new generation of discoveries.

• Dr Kate Hammond, University of Liverpool, UK

• Avril Morrison, Aberdeenshire Council, UK

• Dr Kent Hunter, National Institute of Health, USA

This webinar will be chaired by Dr Amanda Marie James, Emory University, USA and Chair of the Biochemical Society's EDI Advisory Panel.

Please note: A British Sign Language interpreter will be available during this event.