A white female with down's syndrome is sat on a sofa. Behind her the sun is beaming in and there are houseplants on the window ledge.
A white male wearing a white t-shirt. He is in front of a wall covered in post-it notes. He is holding a marker pen and editing the notes.

Education and collaboration create inclusive workplaces.

Inexclusion’s mission is through education and collaboration, we aim to dismantle barriers and cultivate an environment in which disabled people are respected, valued and able to participate in society. 

By raising awareness through our training courses, we aspire to cultivate empathy, promote accessibility and inspire meaningful change. 

We want to show organisations the benefits of being inclusive.

We aim to show you that change is easier than often thought and that small changes can have huge positive impacts towards inclusivity.

  • My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, but because the broader environment isn’t accessible.

    Stella Young, Comedian and Disability Activist.

  • Part of the problem is that we tend to think that equality is about treating everyone the same, when it is not. It’s about fairness. It’s about equity of access.

    Judith Heumann.

  • Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice, and belonging is having that voice heard.

    Unknown

  • When you have a disability, knowing that you are not defined by it is the sweetest feeling.

    Anne Wafula Strike.

  • It’s not that people don’t care, it’s just that they don’t think.

    The Spastics Society (now Scope).

  • The worst thing about a disability is that people see it before they see you.

    Easter Seals.

  • There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.

    Robert M. Hensel

  • Being disabled is not a tragedy. How society treats disabled people, that’s the tragedy.

    Unknown

  • Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.

    Debra Ruh

  • Every person with a disability is an individual.

    Itzhak Perlman

  • It’s not nice to feel frustrated and unheard.

    Rose Ayling-Ellis

Why use Inexclusion?

We listen first.

We will listen carefully to your story and your needs, and tailor make all our services to ensure we can meet your inclusion and accessibility goals.

Engaging and non-judgemental sessions.

Our training sessions will be fun, friendly and supportive.  We strongly feel that learning happens best when people can be honest and share their thoughts and feelings freely.

As smooth as possible.

Our passion, knowledge and outside-the-box thinking will help make achieving inclusion and accessibility goals as smooth as possible.

Our experiences offer a unique insight.

Training and consultancy services delivered by individuals with lived-in disability experiences which will give you a unique insight into the world of disability.

Our vast experience.

We have vast experience in working very successfully with public and private sectors, negotiating support for our clients with disabilities and additional needs.

We’re aware of the challenges.

Our work across public and private sectors means that we are aware of the challenges organisations face.  We are skilled in helping organisations meet their own needs whilst also accommodating the needs of those with disabilities. 

We believe in working together to create solutions.

We strongly believe that working together is key to implement change and foster better inclusion and accessibility.

Our founder Nicola Ankin, enclosed in a circle shape.

Nicola’s Story

Nicola has extensive experience in supporting individuals with additional needs over many years. 

With post graduate qualifications in Careers Guidance, she specialised in Additional Learning Needs support in the workplace.  She has worked closely in partnership with education and training providers, employers, and other public organisations advocating successfully on behalf of client’s needs. She is also a qualified vocational assessor and advocate.

Having witnessed the impact of exclusion and poor accessibility on a personal and professional level for herself and her clients, Nicola is inspired to advocate for better inclusion and accessibility for disabled people. 

Her goal is to support organisations to help them become more inclusive and accessible.  Nicola wants to show that things can be done differently, often quite easily and this will reap benefits for everyone in our society.

Let’s work together