Did you know that there are 16 million people in the UK with accessibility requirements? That's 1 in every 4 of your visitors or guests. Did you also know that this market spends an estimated £14.6 billion on tourism every year and that, without realising it, your business could be missing out?
Join us for this interactive, practical programme to learn how you can not only improve your accessibility, but also your overall business, your customer service, your footfall and your bottom line. What's more, despite the common misconception that accessibility improvements are expensive, many won't cost you a penny! Want to know how to sign 'Welcome' in Makaton sign language? Or understand how to provide a warm welcome to a Deaf person? How about understanding why a 'quiet space' is important for autistic visitors, why replacing your doormat can help someone with dementia or why moving the position of a waste bin can help a wheelchair user? Then this programme is for you!
Overview
What’s covered:
This Accessibility Champion programme is a condensed one-day workshop delivered -based Jane Cooper of Access & Inclusion UK. It is full of practical advice, 'top tips' and 'quick wins' to help you champion business improvement through better accessibility.
Outcome
What outcomes will be achieved?
By the end of the programme delegates will be able to:
• Understand the barriers faced by disabled people and how to help overcome them
• Carry out a simple accessibility audit of their site
• Produce a Sensory Story for their venue
• Design an effective Touch Tour
• Provide key accessibility information on their website
• Market the accessibility of their venue locally and nationally
• Have increased their confidence in creating a warm welcome for all!
Additional Information
Eligibility: Workshops are open to start-up and established small to medium sized enterprises located in the following local authority areas taking part in the East Midlands Chamber's Accelerator project: Amber Valley; Ashfield; Bassetlaw; Broxtowe; Chesterfield; Derby; Derbyshire Dales; Erewash; Gedling; High Peak; Leicester City; Mansfield; Newark & Sherwood; North East Derbyshire; Nottingham; Rushcliffe; South Derbyshire.
(Please note: Businesses based in districts not participating in the Accelerator project i.e. Bolsover; Leicestershire) may attend providing they are members of East Midlands Chamber. In such instances, please contact Hannah Kerridge on 07741163242 who will approve your booking.
Important: Please only book if you are confident you can attend. Our workshop places are limited, and by reserving a spot and not attending, you prevent someone else from participating. If you miss three or more events, you may be declined access to future sessions.
The Accelerator project delivers online webinars and full-day workshops. The Webinars are designed as one-hour taster sessions and the workshops as full-day training sessions which are designed to provide delegates with an actionable plan and strategy.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is delivered by East Midlands Chamber.
