Accessibility Champions

Host: East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicester)

Cost: FREE

Dates:

Welcoming Visitors with Sight Impairment

Tuesday, 25th February 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
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Welcoming Visitors with Hearing Impairment & Touch Tours

Tuesday, 25th February 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Online
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Focus on Wheelchair Access and Changing Places

Tuesday, 4th March 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online
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Marketing Your Accessibility

Tuesday, 4th March 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Online
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Join Visit Peak District & Derbyshire for an insightful series of free webinars dedicated to making our region more welcoming and accessible to everyone.

Each session offers tailored tips and practical guidance for enhancing inclusivity in your business or attraction, helping you ensure all visitors have a memorable experience. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your commitment, there’s a session for you!

"A Wider Welcome" Webinar Series:


30th January 2025

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Welcoming Visitors with Autism
    Discover ways to create an autism-friendly environment with tips on queueing policies, sensory accommodations, familiarisation visits, and other helpful strategies.


30th January 2025

  • 14:00 - 16:00 - Welcoming Visitors with Dementia
    Learn best practices for supporting visitors with dementia, including dementia-friendly sessions, memory aids, and making your space easy to navigate.


25th February 2025

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Welcoming Visitors with Sight Impairment
    Understand the key elements of sight-friendly accessibility, including audio information, Braille signage, tactile options, and assistance dog facilities.


25th February 2025

  • 14:00 - 16:00 - Welcoming Visitors with Hearing Impairment & Touch Tours
    Explore hearing-support options like hearing loops, subtitles, and visual alarms, along with the benefits of touch tours to enhance experiences.


4th March 2025

  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Focus on Wheelchair Access and Changing Places
    Get insights on accessible routes, wheelchair-friendly amenities, and Changing Places toilets, so every guest feels comfortable and cared for.


4th March 2025

  • 14:00 - 16:00 - Marketing Your Accessibility
    Learn how to promote your accessible features, from virtual tours and booking options to clear directions and access resources, to ensure everyone feels welcomed and informed.


These webinars are perfect for anyone in the hospitality, tourism, or leisure sectors looking to expand their inclusivity knowledge. Each session is packed with real-world solutions, resources, and tips to help you make the Peak District & Derbyshire a more welcoming destination.

Spaces are limited, so book your spot today to ensure you’re ready to welcome all!

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 Ryan Hodson on 07741332793 if you need to discuss 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 are preventing someone else from participating. If you miss three or more events, you may be declined access to future sessions.

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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.





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