It was truly inspiring to attend the Street Works UK Awards last night, 16th October 2025, at the House of Commons in the historic Members’ Dining Room. The event brought together the biggest names in the industry to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and progress across the sector — from utility companies to contractors and training
This week, Seema Flower, Founder and Managing Director of Blind Ambition, had the pleasure of attending the HAUC(UK) 2025 Convention – and what an inspiring day it was! It was fantastic to connect with so many professionals from across the highways and utilities sectors, all of whom are playing a
When it comes to employment, a startling statistic reveals that 75% of blind and partially sighted people in the UK are unemployed. This figure highlights not only systemic barriers to inclusion but also the untapped potential of a workforce brimming with talent. At Blind Ambition, we believe in transforming these
Seema Flower, a trailblazer in accessibility and inclusion, is set to speak at the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre on 17–18 March 2025. Hosted by RNIB Scotland, this conference will bring together global leaders, innovators, and accessibility advocates to discuss the latest advancements in inclusive
Leadership is often associated with vision—both metaphorically and literally. However, some of the most influential CEOs in the UK and beyond have demonstrated that sight is not a prerequisite for leadership. This article explores blind CEOs who have reshaped industries, challenges the idea of “blind spots” in leadership, and advocates
With Donald Trump back in the White House, his administration has swiftly taken action to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies. Executive orders have already put all DEI federal staff on leave with a view to dismissal, the head of the Coast Guard has been fired
“Any audio description is valuable to me as it enables me to understand the programme or event I’m following.” – Seema Flower Audio description (AD) plays a crucial role in making visual content accessible to blind and partially sighted individuals by providing spoken commentary that conveys essential visual details. A
Barclays’ Mystery Shoppers and Accessibility: A Missed Opportunity for Genuine Inclusion Barclays has faced criticism for its recent initiative to assess accessibility services by hiring mystery shoppers to pretend to be blind or deaf. This approach, which allowed participants to fabricate disabilities for £45 per visit, has been condemned by
“Seema Flower on Accessibility in Salons: A Simple Change, Big Impact”
“In my salons, we ensured that one of our juniors met a blind client from the nearest bus stop and accompanied them back after their appointment. This cost us almost nothing but made our clients feel valued and respected. It also gave our staff member a sense of pride in making a tangible difference,” says Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition.
Featured in Hairdresser’s Journal, Seema highlights how small, thoughtful changes can not only improve accessibility but also build loyalty, enhance reputation, and tap into the £274 billion Purple Pound market.
