Resources & FAQ
We believe that education is the key to creating an inclusive environment. Here you’ll find our frequently asked questions, downloadable resources, and useful external links.
Resources
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A guide to Access to Work
Access to Work is a UK government scheme designed to support disabled individuals or those with health conditions to start or stay in work.
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Free poster: A-Z of Disability Etiquette
Download our free A-Z of Disability Etiquette poster and display it in your office as a daily reminder in your office or workspace.
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10 Tips for more accessible recruitment and employment.
Implement these ten tips to ensure your recruitment & employment practices are accessible to a range of individuals.
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BSL Alphabet Guide (right handed)
Download our free BSL alphabet guide for people who are right-handed.
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BSL Alphabet Guide (left-handed)
Downlad our free BSL alphabet guide for people who are left-handed.
Useful external resources
GOV.UK: Disabled people – includes carers, your rights, benefits, and the Equality Act.
Acas - Free, impartial advice.
The ONS 2021 Census: Outcomes for disabled people in the UK.
Equality Human Rights: Being disabled in Britain – The Barriers.
IFS: Inequalities in disability.
GOV.UK: Health Matters – Reducing Health Inequalities in Mental Illness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We can help you! We offer free initial consultations to help discuss your needs and goals and can advise you on what training and/or consultancy services would suit you best.
We understand that disability inclusion and better accessibility can be overwhelming for organisations, but we are here to help you every step of the way. Our life experiences and professional work tells us that education and awareness training is the key to better inclusion, equality and accessibility.
We can advise you which learning outcomes will suit you best and put a package of training or consultancy services together for you. We are extremely flexible, and client focussed and will work with you to ensure your learning needs and inclusion goals are met.
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Yes! Please contact us to discuss your training requirements and we will be happy to help you. We have a wide range of experience across the whole disability spectrum and are also happy to create and deliver bespoke training packages.
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Both formats have their advantages. All our training is delivered to small groups whether face to face or virtual, which allows learner participation and involvement.
Face to face has the benefit of being more personal as all participants are in the same room, have a chance to bond, engage deeply and collaborate in person. It also promotes a sense of community amongst learners, especially where activities are involved. In person training offers a dynamic and engaging learning environment that can be highly effective for many learners.
Virtual training offers flexibility, accessibility, cost effectiveness and can solve logistical and geographical constraints. Our small group sizes however, means that learners have the opportunity to participate and contribute to discussions, to ensure positive learning outcomes.
Webinars are a very effective tool for delivering training for small or large groups. They offer a convenient, efficient, and engaging way to deliver educational training and offer great value for money.
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Whilst we appreciate the value of accredited training, our training courses are currently not accredited. The reason for this is that we want our training to meet your organisations needs, and to do this we need to be flexible and personalise our training services to you. The aim of our training courses is that participants leave the sessions with take away information and skills to put into practice that will have a real impact. Currently, we feel we do not want to be restricted in what we can deliver and potentially become a ‘tick box’ training provider.
I worked for an organisation that despite having a “Positive About Disabled People” accreditation badge, was unable and unprepared to meet my reasonable adjustment needs. I feel that being accredited does not necessarily mean ‘best’. This is certainly not said to devalue the benefits of accreditation in any way, but we are confident our training will have positive impacts and outcomes without being accredited at this time.
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Contrary to popular belief, the British Business Bank reports that research shows that only around 4% of reasonable adjustments have a financial cost, with the average cost for that being £184.
Additionally, funding is often available via Access to Work to help employers with any cost needs employees may have due to their disability. Many reasonable adjustments do not even incur a financial burden, for example a desk away from the window for a person with neurodiverse needs.
Our training can help you understand this topic and signpost you to organisations that can help if financial support is required.
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Our experiences show us that legislation is only part of the picture. Whilst the law is a powerful tool in protecting individuals from discrimination and promoting equality, it does not guide organisations on how to do this as effectively as possible. This is what our training is all about.
We aim to show you how to deliver equality and better inclusion and accessibility. We can guide you through the challenges you may face in delivering your legal requirements and help you develop best practice and become a leader in the field of disability access and inclusion.
We also aim to equip you with the skills to be confident in dealing with disabled people and offering the best practices that you can. We know the real world isn’t perfect, but we can help you be the best you can be and to know you are meeting your legal requirements and more too.
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One in four people in the UK have a disability and 80% of these people have an invisible disability. Chances are you are employing disabled people as many don’t disclose their disability to employers as there is no legal obligation to. Many choose not to, in case they are viewed less favourable or treated differently.
Our training and services can help you become an ally for disabled people in the workplace, encourage disability disclosure and a positive workplace culture.
Similarly, it can help prepare you for future scenarios which you may find yourself in.
Knowledge is power and our services can help you become confident in dealing with any disability issues you may face both now and in the future. Being disability aware and accessible will also allow you to recruit staff from a wider pool talent which can include disabled people.