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Bascule Welcomes Imogen!
Bascule Disability Training is delighted to welcome on board, Imogen Steele- who joins us as an Marketing and Media Assistant helping with our copywriting, marketing content and social media. We asked Imogen a few questions to learn more about her, her interests and her... read more »
Removing the labels
It’s human nature for us to want to label things, to classify and categorise. Whether it’s places, animals, inanimate objects, planets, we compartmentalise virtually everything we come across in an attempt to try and gain a stronger understanding of the world we live in. And... read more »
Bascule becomes a ‘Social Enterprise UK’ member
We are delighted to announce that Bascule Disability Training is now an official member of Social Enterprise UK – the leading global authority and largest network of social enterprises in the UK. Members of the network include private businesses, charities and public sector organisations who... read more »
Inclusive Recruitment
In our last blog, Bascule’s MD, Chris Jay answered a question based around the benefits of recruiting people with a disability. Here, he provides a few basic tips on how to make the process of recruitment as inclusive as possible, ensuring... read more »
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 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
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?
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
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
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 »
