TW: Racism Black History Month UK takes place during October, and the 2024 theme was ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This emphasises the importance of telling and retelling the stories and experiences of Black individuals and communities, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. Throughout October, Evenbreak featured story takeovers from Black and disabled voices, sharing their experiences of being both … Continue reading The Impact of Being Black and Disabled in the Workplace
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As the end of the year approaches, many of you may already be thinking about your New Year's resolutions. But this year, let’s start a little sooner—with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on Tuesday, 3rd December. This day is a powerful reminder of the progress we can make toward a more inclusive … Continue reading Evenbreak’s Inclusive Countdown to International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
The Government has released its Autumn Budget setting out its economic plans. We’ve created a bite-size list to give disabled people the highlights. The Autumn Budget was released in full on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, after Prime Minister’s Questions at 12.30pm. Please note, that we know the budget can cause anxiety for some, particularly as … Continue reading What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for disabled people?
Evenbreak is excited to announce that we are now a CPD-accredited training organisation, and that all our standard sessions will have CPD accreditation by the end of the year. Image description: A photo of one of our #DisabilityRepresentation models. She has long black hair, is smiling widely, and uses British Sign Language. Beside her is … Continue reading Evenbreak is now a CPD-Accredited Training Organisation
This week, we share a guest blog from Steve McNally, award-winning Business Writer. Steve explains why effective recruitment ads must connect with people on an emotional and neurological level, and how a storytelling approach is key to attracting a broad talent pool and fostering inclusivity. Image description: A yellow outline of a human head, brain, … Continue reading How To Write Inclusive Job Ads For Human Beings
Virgin Media O2 is joining forces with Evenbreak to attract and recruit more disabled people into its workplaces. The company is advertising UK-wide job vacancies via the global award-winning job board, which is run by and for disabled people. Current vacancies include roles in engineering, finance, IT, logistics and retail. Image description: Evenbreak and Virgin … Continue reading Virgin Media O2 partners with Evenbreak to hire more disabled talent
When creating an accessible stand at an event, there are a few key strategies to ensure inclusivity and engagement with disabled people. The plans don't have to be costly, and small changes can make a big difference, for example thinking smartly about layout and best use of space. Here’s how you can create a welcoming, … Continue reading How To Make Your Event Stand Accessible
The Paralympics is a time to celebrate the incredible athleticism of disabled athletes, fostering team spirit and shining a spotlight on inclusion on the global stage. As many organisations and brands prepare to incorporate the Paralympics into their marketing strategies, Dayna Halliwell, Content and Engagement Manager at Evenbreak, shares practical tips to ensure your approach … Continue reading Inclusion Beyond the Games: How to create inclusive marketing communications
At Evenbreak, we’ve discussed whether The Paralympics are Good or Bad for Disabled People. But did you know that many disabled people would simply not be eligible to participate in the Paralympics? Read on to find out more about the history of the Paralympic movement and why many disabled athletes do not fit the criteria … Continue reading Why Many Disabled People are Excluded from The Paralympics 2024
Adam Hyland (He/Him) is a pioneering advocate in the field of disability inclusion, serving as the Chief Inclusion Officer for Evenbreak. With a wealth of experience and expertise in disability inclusion consultancy and training, Adam is highly regarded on both national and international stages. His dedication to this field was notably recognised in 2023 when … Continue reading Meet our Chief Inclusion Officer – Adam Hyland