08 February 2012
Bridge The Gap
Disability Awareness · Training & Consultancy
Why Choose Bridge the Gap?
Speaking Out
Through seminars, conferences, after-dinner speeches and informal talks Bridge the Gap informs, educates, entertains and encourages groups of both able- bodied and disabled people. Using visual aids, personal experiences and humour, Bridge the Gap addresses a wide range of issues with knowledge and an inside perspective.
Thought provoking words encourage the audience to take a fresh look at attitudes and actions and promote a determination to change perceptions, bringing about worthwhile interaction and an appreciation of another's input. Tailor-made for each audience, Bridge the Gap programmes cover a wide range of issues from the legal aspects of employment to the practical requirements necessary for full participation, always emphasising the benefits for employers and employees, both able-bodied and disabled. Complying with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is a legal responsibility; using it to widen your horizons will bring rich rewards for you, your company and your staff. Can you afford to ignore the skills of the disabled workforce?
- Legislation
- Defining the issues
- Exploding the myths
- Rights
- Responsibilities
- Differentiation
- Equal opportunities
- Practical pointers
- Biblical perspectives
- Employment
- Benefits
- Access
- Involvement in the community
Hands On
When considering the inclusion of disabled people, theory is all very well but practical experience is far more powerful. Bridge the Gap works closely with companies of all sizes to evaluate the current situation and demonstrate how it might be changed to assist disabled workers and customers.
The Disability Discrimination Act requires all businesses to offer full access to all people, whether able- bodied or disabled. This applies to employers, service providers, the retail industry, commercial outlets and leisure facilities.
However, for employers access is only half of the story; the mindset and work practices of fellow workers may need adapting to ensure full integration and appreciation of the disabled workers' skills and talents.
Looking at all areas of working life, Bridge the Gap can equip you, your company and your staff to not only fulfil the requirements of the Act but also to enjoy the benefits of employing and catering for people with disabilities.
Legislation can seriously affect your bottom line; ignoring it can bring penalties, embracing it will enhance your reputation, your skill base and your staff morale. Can you afford to ignore the spending power of disabled people?
- Offices
- Warehousing
- Retail outlets
- Leisure facilities
- Places of worship
- Outdoor activities
- Transport
- Public services
Work out
Assisting people with disabilities to achieve their full potential is a major element of the Bridge the Gap philosophy. Overcoming physical hurdles or emotional obstacles and finding and developing hidden talents ensures that they are able to make a full contribution to life in the 21st century.
In both work and play, disabled people have much to offer to their communities. Yet far too often they are relegated to a role which does not allow them to explore and develop their capabilities.
Working with individuals or groups, Bridge the Gap shows how to develop strategies which enable them to integrate more easily and make a positive input, resulting in a more fulfilled lifestyle. The provision of a personal, structured development programme, with measurements of achievement, gives a solid base on which to build. Bridge the Gap encourages disabled people to explore their aptitudes and develop new abilities, which has a positive effect on all those involved. The benefits are both professional and personal.
There are in excess of 6 million registered disabled people in the UK. Each has something special to offer and contribute to our world. Can you afford to ignore the potential benefits of them, their friends and their families?
- Personal development
- Group activities
- Workshops
- Training
- Practical exercises
- Hands-on experience