Isaac Harvey - The Wellbeing Experts at the Watercooler

Isaac Harvey, a disability advocate and content creator, discusses the power of community on LinkedIn for raising awareness about disability and well-being. He shares his experience of joining LinkedIn and how it helped him connect with others in the disability community and learn from their lived experiences. Isaac emphasizes the importance of disability awareness being a year-round conversation and highlights the need for accessibility in the workplace. He also discusses the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in finding employment and the role of government schemes like Access to Work. Isaac shares his self-care practices and encourages senior leaders in the well-being space to have conversations, listen to others, and challenge assumptions about what people with disabilities can and cannot do.

Takeaways 

•  LinkedIn is a powerful platform for raising awareness about disability and well-being.

• Disability awareness should be a year-round conversation, not limited to specific awareness weeks or months.
• Accessibility is crucial in the workplace to ensure inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.
• Government schemes like Access to Work can provide support and resources for individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
• Self-care practices, such as meditation and taking time for oneself, are important for overall well-being.
• Senior leaders in the well-being space should have conversations, listen to others, and challenge assumptions about what people with disabilities can achieve.