Compass volunteers supporting people with learning and physical disabilities
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Compass volunteers supporting people with learning and physical disabilities. Compass Group UK & Ireland is continuing to deliver social value to the communities it operates in, with teams of colleagues going above and beyond to volunteer in doing good. Compass enabled a team of helpers to volunteer at Church Farm Bungalow, […]
Examining ESG and EDI framework alignments within the context of Accessible Hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Examining ESG and EDI framework alignments within the context of Accessible Hospitality. Determining whether this responsibility fits more naturally within the framework of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies or Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies requires a nuanced understanding of both frameworks and their overarching goals. Understanding ESG and EDI Frameworks ESG policies are […]
Customers adjusting to accessible hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: Customers adjusting to accessible hospitality. The business opportunity for hospitality providers to align their services with the needs of people living with disabilities has long been visible and widely ignored, at least in any volume that would make a real difference. So, I am delighted to report that disabled customers are being enabled to […]
The correlation between website and venue accessibility in hospitality
By @GraceWeaverAI: The correlation between website and venue accessibility in hospitality. In today’s online world, the accessibility of a website reflects an organisation’s commitment to inclusivity. This is vitally pertinent for hoteliers and restauranteurs to understand and embrace, as online and physical accessibility are both essential in providing an authentic welcoming environment for all guests. […]
Carers UK awards Accomplished Carer Confident accreditation to Sodexo
Sodexo UK & Ireland earlier this year were awarded level 2 in the Carer Confident benchmarking scheme demonstrating that it is Accomplished in providing caring support. The scheme, run by Employers for Carers, Carers UK’s employer forum, recognises employers and looks to inspire others to follow suit. It assists employers to build a supportive and […]
Heston Blumenthal opens up on the need for change in workplace attitudes to neurodiversity
Heston Blumenthal OBE has opened up about his own mental health as he sets out to campaign for a change in attitudes to neurodiversity in the workplace. Blumenthal has been recently diagnosed as bipolar following a positive assessment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2017 and believes his neurodiversity has been a superpower for […]
Starboard’s ‘accessible’ Gatwick Airport hotel
By Angela Green: Starboard’s ‘accessible’ Gatwick Airport hotel. Starboard Hotels earlier this year announced the opening of their premiere 182-bed Gatwick Airport hotel, Ibis Styles Gatwick, with accessible, ambulant family rooms following completion of a comprehensive £14 million redesign and redevelopment. The hotel situated close to Gatwick, the world’s busiest single runway airport, has undergone […]
Dorchester Collection: One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Dorchester Collection Named One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Dorchester Collection’s corporate office and three UK hotels, The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park, have been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work List for 2024 and included in the Top Ten Best […]
Promoting Digital Inclusion: Designed specifically for people with disabilities
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Promoting Digital Inclusion: Designed specifically for people with disabilities. Promoting Digital Inclusion is a video from Dorset charity The Crumbs Project to further boost employability and life-skills amongst adults living with disabilities. Promoting Digital Inclusion addresses a crucial need through providing tailored digital skills training to adults with disabilities, empowering […]
Hotel’s accessible braille guide for visually impaired guests
By Angela Green: Hotel launches accessible braille guide for visually impaired guests. A hotel based in the heart of Warwickshire has taken a step toward inclusivity and accessibility with its braille wedding guide. Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, a historic hotel situated on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon, announced the braille initiative as part of its journey […]