Video transcript: Fiona McMillan and Jaz Denness
[Fiona] For me personally, I believe that mainstreaming equality is one of the most important things that Scotland could do.
As someone with a disability, I work within the Disability Confident Working Group to make changes within Audit Scotland, for those with a disability who may need help, who may just need a couple of other suggestions.
But part of the mainstreaming equality for me is making sure that society as a whole is proactive as opposed to just reactive. It's easy to react to something, but when you're proactive in helping people and making sure that diversity and equality is part of everyday society, it means that people don't have to ask the awkward question, it's just assumed that you are the same as any other person.
[Jaz] I'm part of REACH, which is a new network within Audit Scotland, which means race, ethnicity and cultural heritage.
One of the main aims is to celebrate our diversity and support our colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds. And I’ve personally found it beneficial and a positive platform to discuss current affairs and share past stories that others can relate to. And also, most importantly, we're able to collaborate together on projects such as inductions and presentations, as well as training.
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