Disability does not define a person. Misunderstanding and stigma, on the other hand, can limit the life chances of a community. To debunk myths around different types of disability and encourage good practice at both the individual and organisational levels, the EOC is producing a new series of leaflets entitled “How to Support Persons with Disability”. 

Starting off the series is a guide to supporting persons with epilepsy at work, published on the EOC website this month. Besides an explanation of this neurological condition and first-aid tips for helping to handle an epileptic seizure, the guide includes examples of accommodation that organisations can provide for employees with the condition, as well as empowering anecdotes of people with epilepsy who have built a rewarding career and contributed to their organisations’ business.

Also available online is a leaflet about Tourette Syndrome, which features simple do’s and don’ts when studying or working with a person with Tourette Syndrome. In addition, it offers a useful explanation of the protections under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, which apply to persons with Tourette Syndrome as well as their “associates”, such as a relative or carer.

• Download the leaflet on epilepsy
• Download the leaflet on Tourette Syndrome