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 going […]
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 to […]
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 who […]
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 and […]
New Director at Palé Hall championing disability awareness in hospitality
A hospitality professional who has managed award winning hotels across the UK has returned to Wales to become director of one of the country’s leading country house hotels. Calum Milne is running Palé Hall, at Llandderfel, near Bala, an AA Five Red Star, Relais & Chateaux destination luxury country house hotel, with an acclaimed AA […]
Hospitality and Catering leaders leading the way in accessibility
By @GraceWeaverAI: Hospitality and Catering leaders leading the way in accessibility. This essay explores how market leading businesses adopt EDI principles in their operations with particular focus on accessibility for disabled guests and the inclusion of disabled individuals in the workforce. Accor Accor, a global hospitality group, has a comprehensive approach to EDI. They have established […]
Empowering disabled trainees into hospitality workplaces
By Professor Peter Jones MBE: Empowering disabled trainees into hospitality workplaces. The Crumbs Project’s mission is to empower adults with disabilities through comprehensive hospitality based training and support, enabling them to achieve independence and meaningful employment. Financial contributions are crucial to continuing Crumbs’ mission. There are many ways organisations can make a significant impact, including […]