People with disabilities
We are committed to creating an environment that enables all employees to achieve their best, regardless of circumstance. This belief underpins how we work with employees with disabilities, ensuring they’re given a platform from which to reach their full potential and become the boundary-pushing innovators of the future.
At Shell we create a space in which people with disabilities can excel, from an open and transparent recruitment process to workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their various roles.
Equal Opportunities for All
Shell’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) team takes great pride in actively promoting equal opportunities for disabled employees. In recent years, better processes have been established across the business to create an environment that empowers everyone to reach their full potential.
“Shell wants to give potential new hires the opportunity to put their best foot forward, and if we know about their disability beforehand, we can assist them to do so.” – Cherelle Williams
Support in Numbers
To support our employees with disabilities, we have a number of supportive internal networks in place, most notably the enABLE Networks. First launched in 2005 in the UK, there are now six enABLE Networks across the globe, including the UK, the Netherlands, France, the USA, Canada and Brazil.
The enABLE Network provides people with disabilities and people whose lives have been touched by those with disabilities an open forum to engage and share experiences. Through this open discussion, the network raises awareness and understanding of the challenges faced so that line managers and colleagues have the knowledge to be able to thrive in the workplace. It allows employees with disabilities the opportunity to improve the work environment and processes to make it more inclusive for all.
Creating a space for this dialogue is crucial to facilitating the kind of open collaboration that is required for employees with disabilities to thrive.
Enabling successful careers for people with disabilities
At Shell, we recognise people for their talents, understanding that people with disabilities have unique strengths that we can learn to leverage to move the company forward. We understand that innovation requires diverse perspectives and that we need different kinds of thinking to thrive as an organization to reach our goals
Discover more about Shell’s approach through our employee stories.
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Be yourself
Title: Be Yourself
Duration: 2:27 minutes
Be Yourself Film Transcript
[Background music plays]
Bright, uplifting music
[Text displays]
Be Yourself
Promoting an inclusive work environment through Disability disclosure
[Animated sequence]
White background, abovementioned text displays across it while three lines - yellow, red and yellow again – move from centre of the white background towards the right. The width between the lines expands as they move from the central position and then decrease as they disappear at the right side of the screen.
[Video footage]
A blonde, Caucasian woman, in grey jacket standing next to a window with blinds.
[Female speaker 1]
I was becoming very isolated. I couldn’t talk to my colleagues and friends.
[Animated sequence]
Four blocks of colour, red, yellow, grey and white slide across the screen as the speaker fades out.
[Text displays]
‘’.. I was becoming very isolated. I couldn’t talk to my colleagues and friends…”
[Animated sequence]
The abovementioned text slides left out of the screen, followed by a yellow screen moving rapidly to the left of screen.
[Video footage]
A blonde, Caucasian woman, in grey jacket standing next to a window with blinds.
[Female speaker 1]
I thought that those feelings only belonged to me.
[Video footage]
A young, blonde Caucasian woman in glasses is shown in an outdoor setting. Behind her is long grass and trees.
[Female speaker]
It’s not easy. This is tough.
[Video footage]
A young Asian man, alongside a young Asian woman. Behind them is a white display wall with clear vases in blue, lit recesses. As the young man speaks, he turns to look at the woman alongside him. She nods in agreement at what he is saying.
[Male speaker 1]
The stigma can actually be a lot worse than the illness itself.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man wearing glasses. Behind him and out of focus is a green lawn and trees. A sprinkler is on.
[Male speaker 2]
I’m a professional, I’m a human being, I’m a father, I’m a husband. I have hopes and dreams and life goals.
[Video footage]
An elderly Caucasian man, with silver hair and beard. He is seated in front of a glass panel which has text etched into it.
[Male speaker 3]
We’re interested in people and not the affliction.
[Video footage]
A young African woman, seated at a large desk in an office setting.
[Female speaker 3]
We are a diverse society.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man, middle-aged. He is wearing a white shirt and blue tie and is seated at a table in front of a large, opaque window.
[Male speaker 4]
Diversity makes populations stronger.
[Video footage]
A young African woman, seated at a large desk in an office.
[Female speaker 3]
This is now the situation.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man, middle-aged. He is wearing a white shirt and blue tie and is seated at a table in front of a large, opaque window. The camera has now zoomed in to focus on his head and shoulders.
[Male speaker 4]
We need to create that environment of inclusiveness in which diversity can blossom.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man, dark hair, wearing glasses. He is seated in front of the same window as the previous speaker. The camera shows his head and shoulders.
[Male speaker 5]
Make sure of the question. Simply ask the question: what is it that we can do to help you perform at your best?
[Video footage]
A young Asian man, alongside a young Asian woman. Behind them is a white display wall with clear vases in blue, lit recesses. The young woman nods in agreement at what he is saying.
[Male speaker 1]
The support in the workplace can help to filter over into the community.
[Female speaker 4]
The relationships at home and with friends can be a lot more harmonious.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian woman, with shoulder-length blonde hair. She is standing in front of a window with open blinds.
[Female speaker 5]
So by sharing your situation, you will do yourself a favour.
[Video footage]
A bald Caucasian man with a goatee sitting in front of a window.
[Male Speaker 6]
You can look at it as a challenge to try and further educate people.
[Video footage]
A young Caucasian man, with short dark hair.
[Male speaker 7]
Disclose promptly. Feel recognized for your work abilities and successes.
[Video footage]
A blonde, Caucasian woman, in grey jacket, standing next to a window with blinds.
[Female speaker 1]
I’ve received nothing but support and help.
[Video footage]
Camera zooms in to show just the speaker’s head and shoulders.
[Female speaker 1]
Disclosure is really important as a part of the acceptance process.
[Video footage]
A young, blonde Caucasian woman in glasses is shown in an outdoor setting. Behind her is long grass and trees.
[Female speaker 2]
There’s a comfort level now that I don’t have to pretend to be something that I’m not.
[Video footage]
A bald Caucasian man with a goatee. He is standing or seated in front of a large, clear window. He smiles as he finishes speaking and gently shakes his head.
[Male Speaker 6]
That’s okay.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man wearing glasses. Behind him and out of focus is a green lawn and trees. A sprinkler is on. He laughs as he finishes speaking.
[Male speaker 2]
There was no reason to ever be uncomfortable.
[Video footage]
A young, blonde Caucasian woman in glasses is shown in an outdoor setting. Behind her is long grass and trees.
[Female speaker 2]
Disclosing lets me be who I am.
[Video footage]
A young African man in a striped shirt. His shirt is unbuttoned at the neck.
[Male speaker 7]
I don’t think that there is any reason to be afraid.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man in dark jacket and white shirt. He is standing on the uppermost level of an office. We can see the level below through the open central space, and a skylight above the uppermost floor.
[Male speaker 8]
You will be able to reach your potential, remove the fear factor.
[Video footage]
A young, blonde Caucasian woman in glasses is shown in an outdoor setting. Behind her is long grass and trees.
[Female speaker 2]
I was holding back a part of me.
[Video footage]
We see the head and shoulders of a middle-aged Caucasian man. The camera zooms in and out on him several times as he speaks.
[Male Speaker 9]
Break the taboo, demystify it, create that impact, and it was amazing.
[Video footage]
A bald Caucasian man with a goatee. He is seated at a table in front of a large, clear window.
[Male Speaker 6]
Feel good about yourself.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man, middle-aged. He is wearing a white shirt and blue tie and is seated at a table in front of a large, opaque window.
[Male speaker 4]
Admiration.
[Video footage]
A blonde, Caucasian woman, in grey jacket, standing next to a window with blinds. The camera has now zoomed in to focus on her head and shoulders.
[Female speaker 1]
Just full of love.
[Video footage]
A young African woman, seated at a large desk in an office setting. The camera zooms in on her towards the end of her segment.
[Female speaker 3]
Always look deep in who you are. Be true to that.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man seated behind two computer screens at a desk in an open-plan office.
[Male Speaker 10]
Have a hopeful approach to life.
[Video footage]
A young, blonde Caucasian woman in glasses is shown in an outdoor setting. Behind her is long grass and trees.
[Female speaker]
It’s about being real. It’s about being authentic; this is who I am.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man seated behind two computer screens at a desk in an open-plan office.
[Male Speaker 10]
I think everyone is different. Whether you have a disability or not, it doesn’t matter what that difference is, and we should celebrate our differences.
[Video footage]
A Caucasian man, dark hair, wearing glasses. He is seated in front of the same window as the previous speaker. The camera shows his head and shoulders.
[Male speaker 5]
Just be yourself.
[Text displays]
Be Yourself.
[Animated sequence]
White background, abovementioned text displays across it while three lines, yellow, red and yellow again, Move from centre of the white background towards the right. The width between the lines expands as they from their central position and then decrease as they disappear at the right side of the screen. Both text and lines fade and disappear.
[Graphics]
Shell logo on white background.
[Text displays]
Copyright, Shell International Limited 2013
[Music ends]
Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria - helping young entrepreneurs succeed in business
Title: Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria - helping young entrepreneurs succeed in business
Duration: 3:22 minutes
Description:
The Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria programme trains youth from the Niger Delta in enterprise development, business skills and business management capacity development programmes, with a priority focus on empowering the physically challenged.
Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria - helping young entrepreneurs succeed in business Transcript
[Background music plays]
Rhythmic African instrumental music plays into the interviews.
[Text displays]
Shell LiveWIRE. Supporting bright young business.
[Video footage]
Dissolve to a landscape of green grass, trees and cloudy blue skies.
Dissolve to wide front view of two disabled people approaching on a tarred road lined with greenery with buildings in the background.
Dissolve to front view, then panning upwards, of a seated woman working on a sewing machine frame left, while another woman stands frame-right, watching over her.
Dissolve to wide rear view of a car or cart driving down a paved lane lined with green grass, lighting, shrubs and trees, with cloudy skies above.
Dissolve to wide low angle view of a busy town intersection, cars and taxis driving in all directions while people cross the roads.
Dissolve to wide view of a group of smiling people posing for a photograph with a large cheque, many of them dressed in yellow and red t-shirts and baseball caps.
Dissolve to low angle view of a tall structure standing against cloudy blue skies, power lines visible extreme frame right.
Dissolve to high angle view of a table bearing beaded costume jewellery and mannequin neck stands draped in beaded necklaces.
Dissolve to close-up of colourful beaded bags held by a person visible only from chest to naval level.
Interview with Chidimma Onyenuforo
[Title]
LiveWIRE Trainee [?]
[Text displays]
Chidimma Onyenuforo
LiveWIRE Trainee
[Narrator]
Though speech-impaired, Chidimma could still say thank you.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Chidimma seen against the background of the table of beaded jewellery, as previously described and saying “thank you” in sign language.
Interview with Atim Inyang Bassey
[Title]
LiveWIRE Trainee [?]
[Text displays]
Atim Inyang Bassey
LiveWIRE Trainee
[Narrator]
For Atim Inyang Bassey, another speech impaired LiveWIRE beneficiary, nothing can best express her innermost feelings. She says, I love you.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Atim against the background of fabric-draped mannequins, with several people standing frame-left in the background as she signs her message of thanks.
Interview with Ngozi Nwagoro
[Title]
LiveWIRE Trainee [?]
[Text displays]
Ngozi Nwagoro
LiveWIRE Trainee
[Ngozi]
I am very happy. I appreciate Shell for giving this rare privilege to persons living with disability in the states.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Ngozi in profile.
Interview with Chinaka Kelechi
[Title]
LiveWIRE Trainee [?]
[Text displays]
Chinaka Kelechi
LiveWIRE Trainee
[Chinaka]
Shell have done marvellous. We thank them for their magnanimity.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Chinaka, seated against a background of green foliage and window blinds.
[Narrator]
The foregoing tells the success story of Shell LiveWIRE programme in the Niger Delta.
[Video footage]
Wide view of a classroom setting, a trainer standing among a class of seated trainees, blue-green walls forming the background.
High angle view of another group of trainees doing beadwork around a table.
[Text displays]
Shell LiveWIRE. Supporting bright young business.
[Narrator]
Since inception in 2003, LiveWIRE Nigeria has trained 5,575 Niger Delta youths in enterprise development, business skills and business management capacity development programmes.
[Video footage]
Close up profile of a man seated at a table, occupied with handwork, while another man in the background appears to be pulling on a long piece of cotton.
High angle view of three men seated around a tables and working their way through a pile of sandals.
Rear view close-up of someone repairing a mobile phone. A table filled with electronic equipment and tools forms the background.
Mid-shot in profile of a man working at a laptop on the table in front of him, with more people half visible along the same table towards frame right.
Wide angle view of large squares of tie-dyed fabric laid on the ground to dry in the sun. Some people are working on the patio beyond this area against the backdrop of the green-painted walls and windows of the buildings behind.
Zoom to a closer shot of three people working on strips of tie-dyed orange fabric, all wearing masks as they do work. The trainee holds and sponge in her hand as the trainer guides her hand with his own to a bowl containing liquid.
Zoom to close-up of the strip of cloth as the trainer guides the trainee’s hand, making patterns on her fabric with a sponge.
Mid-shot of three people seated around a table against the background of the blue-green walls. Their heads are bent as they concentrate on what appears to be welding.
Wide rear view shot of a barber shop type setting, several people seated in white chairs while others work on their hair. Blue-green walls and mirrors and a large poster depicting different hairstyles form the background.
Mid-shot of a woman working on a wig atop a mannequin head. Several others are doing likewise just along from her. Red and lilac-painted walls and windows form the background.
Interview with Bolarinwa Onaolapo
[Title]
Sustainable Development Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria
[Text displays]
Bolarinwa Onaolapo
Sustainable Development Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria
[Bolarinwa]
We always start with attitude training programmes and the business management programme, and then follow up with the business start-up supports.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Bolarinwa seated in a black leather chair. Yellow walls and a Shell logo form the background. Frame right, a screen is visible, displaying the “Shell liveWIRE” wording.
[Narrator]
Many of these youths have now established successful businesses, becoming contractors for Shell, and are currently supporting as a resource presence for training others.
[Video footage]
Dissolve to mid-shot of two people standing and one seated in a wheelchair, working on a wig. Red and lilac walls and a salon setting form the background.
Close-up of a mannequin head with a wig.
Mid-shot of a woman in a wheelchair, and wearing yellow t-shirt and cap, handing a yellow package to a man standing alongside her, with another person in frame left bending behind him, appearing to reach towards something on the stage that forms the background. A banner frame-right reads “Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.”
Wide shot of group of people, some wearing masks, some seated, some standing, working on shoes. Several pairs of shoes also hang above them.
High angle view of two men seated at a table, heads bent over their work. A standing fan is in the corner between and behind them. An open laptop sits on the table across from them, screen facing away.
Interview with Belema Ogbuigwe
[Title]
Executive Director, Centre for Information and Development
[Text displays]
Belema Ogbuigwe
Executive Director, Centre for Information and Development
[Belema]
I was one of the first few people that participated in the programme and I think it’s a good thing that the LiveWIRE actually recognises this wealth of experience and has invited me to come in as a trainer and as a facilitator of the programme.
[Video footage]
Wide view of Belema standing among a group of people that are seated at tables, heads bent over their work. Another man stands over one of the trainees towards frame right. Cream walls and a window form the background. The back of a computer screen atop a desk can be seen in the foreground.
Close-up of Belema, seen in profile, against chocolate brown curtains patterned with gold trees.
[Narrator]
The life-changing efforts of Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria have won it accolades.
[Video footage]
High angle view of rows of sewing tables, trainees seated in front of their sewing machines while trainers walk around the room. White walls and a yellow door with a Shell logo form the background.
Low angle view of a trainee shaving a man’s head, while others look on. Purple and lilac walls form the background, together with a small TV screen and posters of various hairstyles.
[Narrator]
They include Social Enterprise and Reports Award SERA 2010 and the African Leadership Magazine Award for Youth Development 2011, among others.
[Graphic]
The pictorial representation of an award appears frame right against a blue background, as the various corporate awards are listed frame left.
[Text displays]
Corporate Awards
§ Social Enterprise and Reports Award SERA (2010)
§ African Leadership Magazine Award for Youth development (2011)
§ Central Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Award (2008)
§ Go and Trade Enterprise Linkage Award (2011)
[Narrator]
Indeed, for Shell LiveWIRE, empowering the physically challenged is a priority project. It rolled out programmes aimed at making them establish and own businesses.
[Video footage]
Wide view of a walkway or paved area lined with grass. In the foreground, a man hops out of a wheelchair attached to a motorbike and shuffles on his knees towards a security gate from which another man has just exited. The place of business has some signage and an umbrella outside.
Zoom in on a trainee sitting at a table, head bent over his work while a trainer stands next to him, guiding his hands.
Wide view of a woman in a wheelchair wheeling herself towards a sewing table at frame right. More tables, a mannequin, sewing equipment and white walls form the background.
Zoom out to wide view of several trainees seated in wheelchairs and working at the tables with the other trainees.
[Narrator]
The programme covered six states in the Niger Delta.
[Graphic]
Dissolve to map of the Niger Delta, highlighting the six states of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia and Akwa Ibom.
[Text displays]
6 Niger Delta States
[Narrator]
A total of 180 persons living with disabilities were given the opportunity to learn skills in the following trades: barbing, mobile phone repairs, bead-making, and tailoring.
[Video footage]
Close-up of two pairs of legs walking along a paved area, one using a stick and limping. The shot pans up to their chest area as a truck passes behind them.
Low angle view of several men, one moving along on his haunches, and several others with various visible disabilities moving from frame right to frame left. Various structures and buildings form the background behind them.
High angle view of a several people working at table that is piled with shoes, most sitting and a woman standing.
High angle view of a trainee shaving someone’s hair as the trainer looks on. Red and purple walls and various pieces of hairdressing equipment form the background.
High angle close-up of a pair of hands holding a mobile phone. A table top holding various tools forms the background.
Close-up of a pair of hands soldering the mobile phone in front of him on the work surface. Various other tools lie scattered on the work surface, together with the back cover of the mobile phone.
Close-up of a pair of hands working on a piece of fabric.
Wide view of several tables with people seated around them, some in wheelchairs, working on pieces of fabric.
Mid-shot front view of a woman bent over her sewing machine as she guides fabric through it. The shot zooms in on her. White walls and windows form the background and several people can also be seen in the background.
[Text displays]
Skills Acquired
Barbing
Mobile Phone Repairs
Bead Making
Tailoring
[Narrator]
Other trades were hair dressing, poultry, tie and dye and shoe making.
[Video footage]
Mid-shot of three women standing in front of a blackboard, all wearing aprons. Two of the women are braiding their model’s hair.
Wide view of a pile of boxes and what appears to be poultry feeding equipment.
Wide shot of three people working on strips of tie-dyed orange fabric, all wearing masks as they work. The trainee, with the trainer guiding her hand, holds a sponge in a bowl containing liquid.
High angle view of a group of men seated around a table and working on shoes. The corrugated sheets of the workshop structure form the background.
[Text displays]
Skills Acquired
Hair Dressing
Poultry Farming
Fabric Dying
Shoe Making
[Narrator]
The high point of this programme was the handover of starter packs and cheques of six million naira for each state amounting to 200,000 naira per beneficiary.
[Audio]
African-style music plays over loudspeakers.
[Video footage]
Dissolve to wide view of rows of tables behind which people stand and/or dance. The front row of people are in wheelchairs. They all wear red or yellow t-shirts and baseball caps. The walls are decorated with red and yellow drapes.
Wide view of an area of the previously described room, filled with starter packs.
Wide view of a smartly dressed man handing a starter pack to another man in a red t-shirt and cap, as they pose for a photograph. Several people stand frame right and a yellow banner with the Shell logo is visible against the red and white background.
Wide view of a group of people wearing yellow t-shirts and caps and holding a large cheque as the smartly dressed officials stand off to the left and right of them. A white screen with black wording forms the background.
Wide view of the smartly dressed man holding a large LiveWIRE cheque as a woman standing frame left holds a microphone to his mouth. The man is flanked to his left by several more smartly dressed women and a yellow-capped trainee. More trainees can be seen in the foreground. The white screen with black wording and the red and yellow draping form the background.
[Audio]
The group cheers.
[Video footage]
Wide view of a large group of trainees wearing red and yellow t-shirts and caps. The trainees seated in front of the larger standing group hold the large cheque in front of them as the group poses and cheers. Occasional flashes of light indicate that photographs are being taken. Several smartly dressed men and women stand to the right of the group, at frame left. The white banner with wording and the red and yellow draping again form the backdrop.
Interview with Mercy Odochi Orji
[Title]
First Lady, Rivers State, Nigeria
[Text displays]
Mercy Odochi Orji
First Lady, Rivers State, Nigeria
[Mercy]
Shell has done well by training all these disabled people and giving them their start-up kits.
[Audio]
Crowd noise and camera flashes.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Mercy, against the background of a Shell banner, as indicated by the Shell logo on the top right of the banner. People pass in the background.
Interview with Okey Okoro
[Title]
Commissioner for Petroleum and Environment, Imo State
[Text displays]
Okey Okoro
Commissioner for Petroleum and Environment, Imo State
[Okey]
I think the LiveWIRE programme by Shell joint venture is a wonderful thing. And as a government and as a minister we are so happy.
[Audio]
Crowd noise.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Okey, against the background of a Shell banner, as indicated by the Shell logo at frame right.
Interview with Glory Emmanuel Edet
[Title]
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Akwa Ibom State
[Text displays]
Glory Emmanuel Edet
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Akwa Ibom State
[Glory]
For them to empower them not only with the start-up packs – with the financial assistance of 200,000 naira each, I mean, it has gone a long way. And Shell will keep on growing.
[Audio]
Someone is heard speaking over a sound system in the background, and camera flashes can be heard.
[Video footage]
Close-up of Glory, against the background of a Shell banner, as indicated by the Shell logo on the top right of the banner.
[Background music plays]
Rhythmic African instrumental music.
[Text displays]
The liveWIRE Nigeria project is financed by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. (SPDC) and its joint venture partners.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd.
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd.
[Text displays]
[Graphic]
Shell logo
[Text displays]
© The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. 2016 [?]
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