In this session, our invited speakers explored some of the limitations encountered in the laboratory environment and highlighted key modifications and considerations that can ease the barriers for all scientists and pave the way for a new generation of discoveries!

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.

Invited Speakers:

• Dr Kate Hammond, University of Liverpool, UK
• Dr Avril Morrison, Aberdeenshire Council, UK
• Dr Kent Hunter, National Institute of Health, USA

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

A British Sign Language interpreter was available during this event.