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Q&A- Do I have to employ a person with a disability?

Q&A- Do I have to employ a person with a disability?

This week, our Managing Director- Chris Jay- answers questions on employing people with disabilities posed by the owner of a small business… Q- Do I have to employ a person with a disability? There is no law that stipulates that you ‘have to employ a person... read more »

Q&A - What does the Equality Act 2010 mean to my business?

Q&A - What does the Equality Act 2010 mean to my business?

Q&A with Chris Jay This week, our Managing Director- Chris Jay- answers questions on The Equality Act posed by the owner of a medium sized business…   What does the Equality Act 2010 mean to my business? A. Firstly, it’s great that you... read more »

Inclusivity and awareness in the pub

Inclusivity and awareness in the pub

Chris Jay, the Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training, was recently asked by 'In A Pub' Magazine, how pub landlords and managers can improve disability awareness in pubs- This was his answer...    Inclusivity and awareness in the pub Last year, a report from the House of... read more »

Shouldn’t every day be Purple?

Shouldn’t every day be Purple?

In the run up to Christmas, I find myself once again considering access to shops. I’m imagining the hell that is Christmas shopping as a wheelchair user and negotiating the many outlets, aisles and crowded shopping centres at what is the busiest and period... read more »

Give me five! .... 5 reasons why disability awareness will improve your business

Give me five! .... 5 reasons why disability awareness will improve your business

Embracing disability awareness can positively impact the development of an SME in many ways- This week, Chris Jay gives us five…reasons why disability awareness improves business... Expanding your market It may shock you to learn, that ignoring the needs of people with disabilities as a potential... read more »

Inclusivity in the Hotel Industry

Inclusivity in the Hotel Industry

Chris Jay of Bascule Disability Awareness explains the benefits of accessibility in hotels… If I was to tell you that your hotel is neglecting to appeal to a customer group that is worth £12bn pounds a year- I’m sure I’d have your attention. I am... read more »

Hello world! We're Blogging!

Hello world! We're Blogging!

We are delighted to say that Bascule Disability Awareness is now blogging! Stay tuned for more information, articles, comment, events, news and opinions on everything related to disability awareness.  read more »

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