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Lived Experience Alone Does Not Create Inclusion in the Workplace

In my recent conversation with Joanne Lockwood on The Equality Edit, this came through clearly. We spoke about the value...

By Esi Hardy | 25 March 2026 | 7 min read

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Why Measuring Disability Inclusion Matters and How to Start

Without disability inclusion metrics, disability inclusion often remains invisible. It sits in HR folders, policy documents, or one off initiatives...

By Esi Hardy | 8 January 2026 | 6 min read

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Moving Beyond Awareness. What Inclusion Really Means for Disabled People at Work

Recently I had a conversation as part of a history and storytelling project. It brought me back to what inclusion...

By Esi Hardy | 25 November 2025 | 6 min read

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Ensuring Your Disability Inclusion Efforts Are A Success

Many of these strategies have been very successful. These have included: The one thing that always works is when a company...

By Esi Hardy | 30 October 2025 | 10 min read

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Why Is Inclusive Recruitment Important? Creating Inclusive Recruitment Processes That Work

For many disabled applicants, that is not just a one-off experience. It is a typical pattern. If you are wondering...

By Esi Hardy | 26 August 2025 | 7 min read

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How To Write A Training Session That Makes An Impact

How many times have you attended or hosted a training session and walked away unable to articulate the outcome? If...

By Esi Hardy | 17 June 2025 | 8 min read

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Disability History – Past, Present & Future

Introduction Did you know that Celebrating Disability is based on the legacy of the disability movement and disability rights in...

By Amy Worgan | 29 May 2025 | 9 min read

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Embedding Disability Inclusion Initiatives

Embedding disability inclusion into your workplace is not just a policy; it is about people. At Celebrating Disability, we believe...

By Esi Hardy | 24 April 2025 | 8 min read

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Website Accessibility: Why It Matters And What You Can Do

Website accessibility might be something you’ve briefly heard about, or it could be something you’re not aware of at all....

By Joe Collett | 10 March 2025 | 6 min read

The Blog

Lived Experience Alone Does Not Create Inclusion in the Workplace

Why Measuring Disability Inclusion Matters and How to Start

Moving Beyond Awareness. What Inclusion Really Means for Disabled People at Work

Ensuring Your Disability Inclusion Efforts Are A Success

Why Is Inclusive Recruitment Important? Creating Inclusive Recruitment Processes That Work

How To Write A Training Session That Makes An Impact

Disability History – Past, Present & Future

Embedding Disability Inclusion Initiatives

Website Accessibility: Why It Matters And What You Can Do

Let’s Talk About Inclusion