Greetings!
I was delighted to receive such positive feedback from the first newsletter, which by all accounts seemed to hit the right note with many of you with the mixture of information and news.
The feature article this month provides further information on the Accessibility Mark and the benefits it brings to you and your business.
This month also sees the introduction of what I hope will be a regular feature - an article regarding an individual or company who provides inspiration to others. So if you think you're having a tough time, think again... Meet Ray Edwards - who triumphs over adversity every time. |
| Accessibility Accreditation - The Benefits |
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 Be one of the first UK businesses to be awarded the accreditation and thereby earn the right to display the Mark at your business premises, on your business stationery and on your website.
What you get...
- The provision of the Accessible Business Mark®™ which recognises that your company meets the standards required by the DDA as far as is reasonably practical;
- Use of the Accessible Business Mark®™ on all letterheads, website, promotional materials, buildings etc;
- A certificate to display on your premises;
- Access to tap into the potential £60 billion pounds that disabled people have to spend;
- The ability to promote your business as a genuine disability friendly organisation encouraging disabled people to buy your goods, services and products;
- Disabled people being able to access your services, goods, facilities or premises easily;
- Quarterly newsletter updating you on current DDA issues.
If you want to know about the accreditation, how it works and to register your interest, please click here. |
| Inspirational People - Ray Edwards |
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 In 1980 Ray was diagnosed with Cancer of the Lymph Glands, which he managed to beat with Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.
In 1987 he was diagnosed with Septicemia, resulting in the loss of all four limbs.
And finally in 2005 Ray suffered a Heart Attack.
But today, Ray runs two successful businesses, providing consultation to the construction industry on disability matters, and also as a motivational speaker on overcoming adversity. In addition he is also Acting Chief Executive of the Limbless Association. Read his story. If you know of an individual or a company that provides an inspiration to others, please email me to let me know and I will gladly feature them here... |
| In the news... |
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Woman wins Tesco tyre pump case. Tesco have just been sued under the Disability Discrimination Act for refusing to assist a customer by checking her tyre pressures. Read full story. |
| In the next Issue... |
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The different types of Accreditation, and which one is best for you... |
| Future Topics |
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If there is a particular topic or subject that you would like to see in this newsletter, please email me and let me know and I'll do my best to include it in future. |
| And Finally - Go grab a coffee... |
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If you want to know more about the world of disability from the disabled persons perspective there are some cracking websites around. The BBC offers BBC Ouch! and the contributors often have a terrific sense of humour... read this month's pick. |
