Starkly contrasting workplace accessibility culture on display
By @GraceWeaverAI: Starkly contrasting workplace accessibility culture on display. For all too many disabled people, accessibility to the workplace remains a significant barrier to overcome. Victoria Clark’s recent experience, reported by the BBC and many other news outlets, offers a stark example of how accessibility, or the lack thereof, can dramatically shape work opportunities […]
Compass Social Partner Hub on track in supporting one thousand people in year one
One year on from launching the Social Partner Hub, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s the UK’s largest food and services provider has supported over 100 people into employment. A further 800 people have been supported with job interview training and guidance. The Social Partner Hub was set up to specifically support candidates, from a range […]
Fully accessible ‘edutainment’ for all opening in Manchester
Museum of Illusions has announced that its first UK location will open on Market Street, Manchester later this month. This new attraction promises a captivating experience for visitors of all ages, immersing them in a world of optical illusions and interactive exhibits designed to challenge perception, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination. The venue […]
Disabled woman rejected by Toby Carvery for an interview finds role she ‘loves’ in nearby pub
By Denis Sheehan FIH In a deeply shocking report published recently by the BBC, a disabled woman attending a job interview with a Toby Carvery restaurant , owned and operated by Mitchells & Butlers, in Billingham, Teesside claimed she was told by the interviewer when the interviewer realised she had disabilities, the job “isn’t […]
Rapport ambassadors Pedalling with Purpose from London to Dublin
Rapport has announced their upcoming London to Dublin Charity Cycle Challenge, where a dedicated team of 13 ambassadors will pedal 597 km from West Lea School in London to the Down Syndrome Ireland office in Dublin, raising vital funds for their charity partners. On the 20th of September, a team of Rapport ambassadors will embark […]
Hospitality, fine tuned to welcome everyone
By @GraceWeaverAI: Hospitality, fine tuned to welcome everyone. As society increasingly becomes more attuned to the needs of people with disabilities, the business of being hospitable is fortuitously fine tuned to lead by example. Fine Tuned for Accessible Hospitality Hospitality has always been about welcoming and accommodating people. This ethos extends to making environments accessible […]
Empowering Diversity: The Case for Employing People with Disabilities
By Professor Peter Jones MBE: Empowering Diversity: The Case for Employing People with Disabilities. In 2024’s workplace, diversity and inclusion have become essential components of a thriving business ecosystem. While progress has been made in many areas of workplace diversity, one group remains underrepresented: people with disabilities. Encouraging employers to hire more individuals with disabilities […]
Jestic summer party raises funds for Down’s Syndrome Association
Jestic Foodservice Solutions’ annual summer charity drive has raised an incredible £1,776 for 2024 charity partner, Down’s Syndrome Association. Held each summer at Jestic’s Paddock Wood offices in Kent, team members all do their bit to help raise as much money as possible for a staff-chosen charity. The fundraising efforts have included hamper raffles, as […]
Sodexo opens its doors to young adults with disabilities
A job can mean much more than a source of income. For young adults with learning difficulties, it can also be an opportunity to develop valuable life skills, boost self-confidence and take an important step. DFN Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work programme for students with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. It supports those […]
A short lesson in resilience from Sam Roff, Service Manager, TWO Services
The hospitality industry is one of a kind. It’s fast-paced, it’s unrelenting, and it’s unpredictable, often presenting us with challenges that we never saw coming. And these challenges do, of course, extend to the companies that service hospitality businesses; firms like TWO Services, which provides expert cleaning and maintenance services for commercial kitchens up […]
