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🚨 Imagine being unable to enter your favourite shop. For many wheelchair users, this is a daily reality.

Accessibility isn't just a buzzword—it's a fundamental right. Every step, ramp, and doorway can make the difference between inclusion and isolation for our wheelchair-using friends and family.

Did you know? Our expert disabled Access Auditors are here to help businesses transform their shopfronts. They'll pinpoint exactly what's needed to make your space welcoming to all.

Together, we can build a world where everyone can roll right in. What's your experience with shopfront accessibility? Share your thoughts below! 👇

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A healthy workplace values adjustments and diversity. It creates an atmosphere where people with diverse skills and experiences may contribute their unique qualities. However, typical organisations can frequently bring unexpected obstacles for individual people. Physical constraints in the workplace space and limits in communication forms and work schedules might prevent employees from realising their full potential.

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Have you ever considered the challenges disabled individuals face in accessing co-working spaces? The reality is that many co-working spaces are not adequately equipped to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The blog aims to raise awareness about the importance of wheelchair accessible co-working spaces for disabled entrepreneurs.

Let's work together to ensure that every entrepreneur can thrive in a supportive and accessible co-working environment.

The Importance of Wheelchair Accessible Co-Working Spaces for Disabled Entrepreneurs Discover how wheelchair-accessible co-working spaces empower disabled entrepreneurs to enhance productivity, networking, & business success.

What a great day it has been for the final session of the Ash Field employment hub 2024… The students showcased their inclusive concept at Expo.

The students provided attendees with a brilliant raffle, Tigers shop and inclusive activities that showcased the technology that can be used by employers to make the workplace more accessible. The students also had the opportunity to speak in front of the Leicester Tigers’s expo attendees about their work experience over the last 12 months at our employment hub partnered with and also talked about barriers in the workplace for people
with disabilities .

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students of Ash Field Academy on the completion of their work experience programme with us.

Thank you to Alex and Lizi from for assisting with some great inclusive technology and information.

We would also like to express our thanks to Mark Davies ,Sally Summerscales, Sam Johnston and Sam Swift for helping us to bring our part of the event together.

Final thanks to the special guest to the Expo for spending time with some of our students and telling them some very engaging stories.

A very empowering and uplifting day enjoyed by all!!



Jig Vaidya
Dr Mark Esho DBA (Hons), MBE
Tracey Lawrence

We would like to invite those attending the Leicester Tigers Expo 2024 to our Inclusive Hub as part of our work experience project with
Ash Field Academy in collaboration with .

The hub is to create awareness of inclusivity and accessibility within the workplace promoting the creation of career opportunities for disabled students when they leave education settings.

We hope you can join our team and……

⭐️THE STUDENTS OF ASH FIELD ACADEMY⭐️

On Friday last week students involved in our Employment Hub at Birkett House school were interviewed by Rich Copson our hub lead , alongside Alice Bozward and Zoheb Shariff for their roles as project assistants with Mosaic 1898

For the majority of these students it was there 1st time in an interview environment, however they blew us away with their enthusiasm and positive attitude , they now all go onto working on a historical research project for the next 4 months supporting the celebration of 125 years of Mosaic 1898.

The students are proudly wearing there official staff lanyards and were also presented by Mosaic 1898 with a fantastic personalised welcome pack.

Mosaic have whole heartedly committed to our employment hub and are on the way to delivering a meaningful experience of the work place to our students at Birkett House.

We look forward to updating you on how the students get on…

We are pleased to announce that are now working at our Employment Hub at Birkett House (Seniors) SEND School in Countesthorpe.

Today one of our founders Rich Copson visited the school alongside Zoheb Shariff and Alice Bozward from who introduced their work experience project, the students will be working as research assistants and there hard work will be exhibited for all to see later in the year as part of celebrating 125 years of Mosaic 1898

Once again I’d like to thank Zoheb and the team for bringing meaningful experiences of the workplace to the students.

We like to share good news!

Thank you Deryck Hillia, Treasurer, Huddersfield Quaker Meeting House.

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🌟 Making space for everyone!
🌍✨ Ensuring accessibility in and around business premises is more than just a trend, it's about creating a welcoming environment for all. When businesses prioritise accessibility, they tell the world that everyone is included and valued! 🙌💙

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It is the official “International Day Of Persons With Disabilities” today, and this week We have been busy out posting and delivering purple socks to our clients , local Leicester organisations And our partnered SEND schools.

To spread awareness of this important day in the calendar for the disabled community, we have collaborated with to spread awareness with their fantastic campaign “Purple Sock Day” where people all over the country wear purple socks and have positive conversations about Disability and spread awareness of how we can tackle the inequalities in the world, that disabled people face.

We would like to thank , , and for joining our campaign to create level playing field for disabled people in our communities.

🌐💙 Ready to make a difference this International Day of Disabled Persons? 🌍✨
On December 3rd, let's come together to celebrate and empower individuals with disabilities worldwide. 🎉🤝✨
This year, we will be wearing our purple socks. We believe that diversity and inclusivity are not just buzzwords, but essential values that drive innovation and success. 💡🌈✨

Here are some ideas on how you can contribute to this important cause:

1️⃣ Educate: Take the time to learn more about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Share your newfound knowledge with others, spreading awareness and understanding. 📚🧠💡
2️⃣ Support: Connect with local organisations like ourselves that support disabled individuals and offer your time, skills, or resources. Whether it's volunteering, donating, or ensuring buildings and open spaces are accessible to all, your support can make a significant impact. 🤝🌟✨
3️⃣ Amplify voices: Share stories and experiences of individuals with disabilities, shining a spotlight on their achievements and contributions. Let's use our platforms to amplify their voices and create a more inclusive narrative. 📣🎗️✨
4️⃣ Accessibility matters: Review your digital presence and ensure that your websites, social media platforms, building, and content are accessible to all. By removing barriers, we can create a more inclusive online space for everyone. 🌐💻🔍

Remember, small actions can lead to big changes. Let's make the International Day of Disabled Persons a catalyst for building a more inclusive society together. 🌍🙌💙

Share your plans and ideas in the comments below! Let's inspire and support each other on this journey towards inclusivity. ✍️🗨️💭

Understanding the Significance of International Day of Disabled People | Access Rating International Day of Persons with Disabilities is held annually on December 3rd. The day promotes the rights disabled individuals worldwide.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianewiniarski/2023/04/04/the-importance-of-engaging-and-supporting-employees-with-disabilities/?sh=1e98d6a14682

The Importance Of Engaging And Supporting Employees With Disabilities Every one of us could experience a disability – visible or invisible – in our lifetime.

“Life-changing” Employment Hub for disabled students welcomes Leicester Tigers Foundation as new partner A Leicester-based disability social enterprise that gives young, disabled students a “life-changing” introduction into the world of work has officially welcomed on board the Leicester Tigers Founda…

With the support of our latest partner Leicester Tigers Foundation we can bring the world of work to more young disabled students at specialist educational needs and disability schools….

“Life-changing” Employment Hub for disabled students welcomes Leicester Tigers Foundation as new partner A Leicester-based disability social enterprise that gives young, disabled students a “life-changing” introduction into the world of work has officially welcomed on board the Leicester Tigers Founda…

Our team wish you a
Merry Christmas

It was great to catch up with Victoria and Lynne at Ash Field Academy this morning planning the start of our Employment Hub for 2023 working alongside to deliver on site work experience for the students at this SEND School.

More news coming on this very soon….