Business Growth

Welcoming Visitors with Autism

Hospitality & Visitor Economy

30/01/2025 10:00 am

30/01/2025 12:00 pm

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For further information on this event, please contact: Hannah Kerridge on 07741 163242 or email hannah.kerridge@emc-dnl.co.uk

Description

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!

Webinar Series:
• Welcoming Visitors with Autism
• Welcoming Visitors with Dementia
• Welcoming Visitors with Sight Impairment
• Welcoming Visitors with Hearing Impairment & Touch Tours
• Focus on Wheelchair Access and Changing Places
• Marketing Your Accessibility

Overview

By joining this webinar you’ll discover ways to create an autism-friendly environment with tips on queueing policies, sensory accommodations, familiarisation visits, and other helpful strategies.

What outcomes can you expect from joining us

This webinar is 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!

Additional Information

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 the Events and Engagement Officer who will approve your booking.)
 
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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