Accessibility Awareness Workshop
See accessibility differently
What it is
Accessibility can feel complex until it is connected to everyday life.
This workshop uses discussion, practical examples and lived experience to show how barriers are created and how small changes can make a difference.
The aim is awareness, not technical expertise.
Why it matters
Many accessibility barriers are created without anyone intending to exclude people. Greater awareness helps people notice those barriers earlier and make better everyday choices.
- Recognise barriers: Help people notice everyday situations that can make work harder or exclude someone.
- Build confidence: Give people a clearer understanding of accessibility and how to talk about it.
- Make better choices: Encourage practical, inclusive decisions in everyday work.
- Share responsibility: Show that accessibility is relevant to everyone, not just specialist teams.
What you'll achieve
People leave with a broader understanding of accessibility, greater confidence talking about it and practical ideas they can use at work.
Challenge common assumptions
Move beyond common myths and misconceptions about accessibility and recognise how widely it can affect people.
Shared understanding
Build a broader understanding of accessibility, disability and inclusion, and why they matter in everyday work.
Recognise everyday barriers
Identify physical, digital, communication, procedural and attitudinal barriers that can make participation harder.
More confident conversations
Build confidence to talk about accessibility, ask better questions and respond constructively when barriers arise.
Learn from lived experience
Understand the human impact of accessibility barriers through real experiences, stories and practical examples.
Practical action
Identify simple changes participants can make in their own role, team and everyday decisions to create more inclusive experiences.
What's included
A facilitated session using lived experience, practical examples and discussion to make accessibility easy to understand and relevant to your workplace.
Practical workplace examples
Relatable scenarios connect accessibility to everyday communication, technology, workplace and customer experiences.
Interactive workshop
Practical activities and discussion that challenge assumptions and build awareness.
Dedicated Q&A
Thirty minutes for participants to ask questions, explore ideas and discuss accessibility in the context of their own work.
Lived experience perspective
Real stories and lived experience bring a human perspective to accessibility and the impact of everyday barriers.
Open discussion
An informal thirty-minute conversation with refreshments, creating space to continue discussion, share experiences and explore questions.
Plain English presentation
Clear, approachable content makes accessibility easier to understand without relying on technical language or compliance jargon.
Who it's for
For people at any level of an organisation. No previous accessibility knowledge is needed.
Operations
Recognise accessibility barriers in everyday processes, systems and ways of working, and identify practical opportunities for improvement.
People & Culture
Build awareness of accessibility across recruitment, onboarding, employee experience and everyday workplace practices.
Customer-facing teams
Understand how accessibility can shape customer experiences and make everyday interactions, communication and services more inclusive.
All staff
Build a shared accessibility foundation across the workforce through multiple workshop sessions for different teams and locations.
Leadership teams
Build shared understanding and help leaders recognise how everyday decisions can influence accessibility and inclusion.
What our clients say
The best measure of our work is the difference it makes for the people and organisations we support. Here’s what clients say about working with BlindSpot Solutions.