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News & Resources

Dimensions Highlight Importance of Empowering Autistic People to Vote
A survey commissioned to mark the Local Elections by Dimensions, sheds new light on the voting experiences of people with learning disabilities.

Dimensions Introduces Mental Health First Aiders
The newly qualified Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) will be based around the country and will be on hand to provide support to fellow members of staff who may be experiencing poor mental health or emotional distress.

Transforming Workplace Culture and Climate
Megan Bissett, an Organisational Psychologist and Co-Founder of Cword, is a pioneering force in the realm of workplace culture and climate. Specialising in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), as well as trauma-informed workplaces, Megan's approach to organisational transformation is both innovative and impactful.

The Includability Awards 2024 Finalists and Winners
In November, the Includability community came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our finalists and winners at the 2024 Includability Awards. This event wasn’t just about trophies – it was about honouring the organisations, teams, and individuals driving meaningful change in workplace inclusivity, wellbeing, and diversity.
Paired with the return of our popular Links and Drinks networking event, it made for an unforgettable week filled with camaraderie, recognition, and a shared commitment to inclusivity.

Building Inclusive Communities for Neurodiverse Students in PBSA with Includability
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Building Inclusive Communities for Neurodiverse Students in PBSA with Includability in 2025
Includability is driving inclusion in PBSA through partnerships with CRM Students, iQ Student Accommodation, and DiSRUPT Property Recruitment. From simplifying communications to team training, we help PBSA providers support neurodiverse students and create thriving communities. Our certification ensures continuous improvement, empowering inclusive environments for students and high performance teams for providers.

Accessibility Strategies for National Inclusion Week 2024
National Inclusion Week 2024 is a time dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and raising awareness about the importance of creating a more inclusive society. This blog is dedicated to the topics of Accessibility and Tackling Unconscious Bias.

What is National Inclusion Week 2024?
National Inclusion Week 2024 is a time dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and raising awareness about the importance of creating a more inclusive society.

What is Disability Pride Month?
Disability Pride Month is a time of celebration, empowerment, and advocacy for the rights and achievements of people with disabilities. It's a month dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of society.

BaseKit is an Includability Committed Employer
BaseKit has successfully completed the Includability Committed Employer 6 Stage Verification Process in which they have engaged in taking the journey towards authentic inclusion by integrating fairness into their company culture and into each stage of their recruitment process by making commitments in our pillar areas of Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Talent Management, Impact, Leadership and Governance and Ex-Military Support.

DRUM Studios is an Includability Committed Employer
Includability – Certified B Corp – is delighted to welcome DRUM Studios as an Includability Committed Employer for 2023.

Empowering Accessibility: Taking Action on National Inclusion Week
News & Articles
Highlighting our brilliant partnership with accessibility toolbar provider – Recite Me
In the spirit of National Inclusion Week, we are proud to highlight our partnership with Recite Me, a dynamic organisation that shares our passion for accessibility and inclusion.

Bridging Gaps: Sign Solutions Offer ‘Access to Work’ Guide
Our incredible Official Partner at Sign Solutions have put together a handy BSL-Interpreted video guide to help the deaf community access the government's Access to Work scheme.

Parkinson’s UK awards grant to Neuro Heroes
Support charity Parkinson’s UK has awarded a new physical activity grant to Neuro Heroes, an online physical activity provider helping people with neurological conditions improve their wellbeing.

Just Checking is an Includability Committed Employer
Includability – Certified B Corp – is delighted to welcome Just Checking as an Includability Committed Employer for 2023.

Navigating the 6 Pillars of Diversity & Inclusion
The pillars of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can be hard to navigate for any business. Lucky for you, Includability partners with incredible organisations that can help your company fulfil its D+I needs. When investing in a EDI strategy for your organisation, you want to make sure that what you’re doing is going to produce meaningful results.

Isaac Harvey has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!
Huge congratulations to the amazing Isaac Harvey on being awarded his MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!!

UK Government Want Employees to Gain Right to Ask for Flexible Working
How the UK government plan to offer employees the right to request flexible working

Liverpool FC Is Now an Includability Committed Employer
Includability is delighted to welcome Liverpool Football Club as an Includability Committed Employer for 2022.

Understanding the Importance of Accessibility in Web Design
Technology
A quick guide for businesses to help understand the Importance of accessibility in Web Design
Designing a website is an exciting project. You are taking information from a client and building their thoughts and ideas into a visual and text based representation of themselves or their business.

Panathlon Wins SJA Award for Sport for Social Change
Includability Charity Partners Panathlon won the ‘Sport for Social Change’ award at the Sports Journalists’ Association’s British Sports Awards.

Panathlon Foundation has Record Breaking Year
Special needs charity and Includability Charity Partner, the Panathlon Foundation, has reported a record-breaking year of participation.

Katarzyna Ptak is the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap Q&A
We talk to Katarzyna Ptak the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion officer at Mencap

Why Employee Trust is Key to Understanding Disability Needs
UK’s national employers’ network and membership organisation, Business Disability Forum (BDF) has published research which found organisations need to build understanding and trust among employees when collecting global employee disability data.

Colourful Codes Help the Visually Impaired
A new, colourful, type of QR barcode is helping visually impaired people live better by identifying products in shops and allowing access to health information about food is coming to the UK.

Includability & Sign Solutions Hold 'Deaf Awareness and Useful Signs' Webinar
Includability featured deaf awareness and a basic introduction to basic British Sign Language (BSL) words and gave information on BSL training courses.

Viacom CBS Wins RIDI Award
Includability Committed Employer ViacomCBS has won the award for Best Inclusive Campaign from the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI)

Plans to Promote Use of BSL Backed By UK Government
Bill Championed By Strictly Star, Rose Ayling-Ellis & Includability Partner, Sign Solutions

Top tips on how to improve the Recruitment of Staff with Disabilities
There are around 7.7 million people of working age with a disability or long-term health condition in the UK and yet only around half of them are in work according to the latest figures. This represents a huge pool of untapped talent which businesses can’t afford to ignore.

Great tips for hiring Deaf candidates
Finding employment is challenging, especially for people with hearing loss as they continue to face barriers in the hiring process.

Recite Me Launches Recruitment and Careers Report
Includability Official Partner, Recite Me, has launched their Recruitment and Careers Report which details the barriers the disabled community face and tips to support an inclusive candidate journey.
Accessibility
Members

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Making Bath and North East Somerset an even better place to live, work and visit.

DRUM

We are a multi-disciplined agency in Farnham, Surrey, who prides itself on its long-term partnerships with clients. We create accessible content that grows your customer engagement and drives your business growth.
Golden Lane Housing

Golden Lane Housing works with people with a learning disability or autistic people to provide supported housing around which they can build their lives. They were established as an independent registered charity by Mencap in 1998 to help tackle the immense challenges that people with a learning disability face in finding a home.

Just Checking

Just Checking is an activity monitoring system which helps care professionals complete objective, evidence based care needs assessments of adults with dementia, learning disabilities and autism.

Recite Me
Recite Me is a cloud-based web accessibility assistive toolbar solution that allows website visitors to customise a site in a way that works best for them.

Sign Solutions
Founded in 1998, we are passionate about ensuring that Deaf and hard of hearing people have the access they are entitled to under the Equalities Act.

Study Sharpe
Professional, Signature Approved & Industry Targeted Deaf Awareness training for businesses and individuals across the UK.
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Ambassadors

Kaye Moors
Kaye is managing director of DRUM, a digital media agency with an emphasis on creating accessible and sustainable digital media. She works with brands who wish to lead the way in terms of inclusion, changing the digital landscape one campaign at a time.
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