Access & Inclusion: Building Better Workplaces

Dates:

25/06/2026
24/09/2026

This training series is for Inclusion in Finance Members Only.

Developed in direct response to feedback from members of Inclusion in Finance, this training programme represents an important step forward in fostering more inclusive workplaces across financial services.

External pressures are increasing with increased regulatory and legislative interest (e.g. EU Accessibility Act) as well as the challenges identified during the “Keep Britain Working” review published by Sir Charlier Mayfield combined with the $13trillion global spending power of the Disabled community, it has never been more timely to deliver this training.

The outline of this programme reflects our objective to better understand, support, and integrate disabled individuals in the workplace.

This training goes beyond compliance or awareness; it is about cultivating genuine understanding and confidence in working with and alongside colleagues with disabilities. It provides the tools, language, and perspective needed to create workplaces that not only welcome people with disabilities, but actively empowers them to thrive.

This training has been created in partnership with WITH NOT FOR.

Register today and join us for one, two or all of the sessions in the series. See registration links inside the upcoming modules below.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Module 1: Why is this important?

Module 1: Why is this important?
(A 2hr webinar incl. Q&A + follow up recording)

Aimed at: C-suite leaders, line managers and HR professionals

This session provided an introduction to disability education and inclusion, covering the fundamentals, the diversity of disability, and the business case for inclusion.

Objective: To build foundational disability confidence.

Topics covered and learning outcomes included:

Exploring mindsets and perceptions of disability.
Understanding the scale and diversity of disability, identity, and the social versus medical model of disability.
Developing awareness of inclusive language and respectful interactions to help workplace relationships feel natural and inclusive.
Examining the commercial and legal case for disability inclusion, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its implications for the financial services industry.
Providing perspectives and guidance on disability disclosure.
Demonstrating how accessible policies and inclusive practices strengthen recruitment, retention and innovation.
Busting common myths around workplace adjustments and accommodations, with practical high-level guidance.

The session included opportunities for personal reflection, interactive polls and chat discussions, as well as group conversations.

The presentation featured video clips and insights from professionals with disabilities working in the sector, highlighting their lived experiences and perspectives.

Module 2: How do we make a workplace accessible?

Module 2: How Did We Make a Workplace Accessible?

Best Practices in Accessibility and Inclusion, Including Practical Adjustments and Accommodations
(A 90-minute webinar with a follow-up recording.)

Aimed at: Line managers, HR professionals, and facilities/real estate teams.

The session explored how to create environments where everyone can thrive.

Objective: To support the embedding of workplace-wide cultural and structural inclusion strategies, while providing the understanding and tools needed to make workplaces more accessible.

Topics covered and learning outcomes included:

Identifying and overcoming workplace barriers.
Exploring inclusive workplace design, moving beyond compliance towards lasting cultural change.
Understanding how to create psychological safety, standardise adjustment conversations, and strengthen the role of managers in driving workplace inclusion.
Learning about practical adjustments and accommodations, empowering employees, colleagues and managers with the knowledge and tools to take action.
Understanding the difference between proactive and reactive approaches to workplace adjustments.
Developing skills to evaluate the effectiveness of workplace adjustments.
Recognising the value of a centralised budget and clearly defined processes for workplace adjustments.
Examining real-world scenarios and lived experience insights from across the sector, demonstrating how simple and intuitive processes can improve accessibility.

Module 3: How do we best support someone in my team who has a new or existing disability?

Module 3: How do we best support someone in my team who has a new or existing disability?

(A 1hr webinar + follow-up recording)

Date: 24 Sep 2026 13:30-14:30

Aimed at: Line managers and colleagues

Supporting colleagues with a disability and those going through a new diagnosis

Objective: A 1-hr webinar on how to equip managers and colleagues to support employees with a disability and/or diagnosis

Topics and learning outcomes:

HR and manager responsibilities in supporting disclosure, removing attitudinal barriers

Best practices on how to encourage and manage disclosure respectfully

Different approaches to putting adjustments in place

The impact of a disability diagnosis and how it affects employees at work

Scenario based discussion on considerations and approach case by case – discuss 2 possible diagnosis related workplace situations.

Tools for supporting colleagues through diagnosis

Signposting and resources for ongoing support

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Module 4: How do we implement this?

Module 4: How do we implement this?

Accessibility & Inclusion Toolkit
Available post sessions

Aimed at: Everyone in the organisation

Additional Tools & Resources to be available in the website

Objective: An Access and Inclusion toolkit available on Inclusion in Finance’s website for members to download and consult on an ongoing basis. This will include best practice guidance on specifics covered in previous modules.

Training materials will be designed:

To meet Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

With Live captions enabled and burnt into video/film materials as standard

Presentations designed to meet a variety of different learning styles

With Not For will actively ensure we have captured attendee accessibility requirements in advance

Introducing the Speakers

WITH NOT FOR. -

This bespoke training has been created in partnership with With Not For, a leading consulting firm specialising in disability inclusion, accessibility, and equitable employment practices, and has been carefully designed to address the real challenges our members face. This training has been designed to equip organisations with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to embed disability inclusion at every level - from recruitment and leadership buy-in to everyday workplace culture. With Not For is a disability-led organisation that specialises in inclusion training, consultancy, and content creation. Their expertise is built on lived experience, and they work with leading brands and businesses to create genuine, sustainable change. As a partner of Inclusion in Finance, With Not For brings deep expertise in inclusive language, accessibility, and DEI strategy, offering a practical framework for member firms and individuals to take meaningful, sustainable steps toward greater inclusion. Their approach is interactive, authentic, and evidence-based, ensuring participants leave with practical tools and real-world strategies to drive meaningful inclusion for disabled and neurodivergent individuals.

Access & Inclusion: Building Better Workplaces