The UK Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, published on 26 November 2024, signals the most significant employment reform in a generation. Backed by £240 million, the initiative aims to achieve an 80% employment rate and tackle long-standing employment challenges, particularly for disabled individuals. With 75% of blind and partially
This Is What I’ve Been Arguing for Years: Disabled Young People Are Being Written Off As a fully qualified careers advisor and a disabled person myself, I have seen the challenges disabled young people face from both sides of the divide. For years, I’ve argued that too many young people
Seema Flower, founder of Blind Ambition, recently attended a prestigious Small Business Britain networking event for disabled entrepreneurs held at the House of Lords. The event, co-hosted by Lloyds Bank Business, was a celebration of entrepreneurial talent within the disabled community, bringing together trailblazers from across the UK. The setting—a
At Blind Ambition, we champion the value of disability inclusion in the workplace. Recent research from Accenture, conducted in partnership with Disability and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), further strengthens the case for employing disabled individuals. The findings are clear: companies leading in disability inclusion significantly outperform
As a disabled entrepreneur and advocate for the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life, I’ve always believed that the unique challenges we face often translate into exceptional entrepreneurial qualities. A recent report confirmed what I had long suspected: 25% of entrepreneurs are disabled or neurodiverse, and the
What an insightful day yesterday at The Royal Society in London for The Lilac Review UK Interim Report launch! As a disabled entrepreneur and contributor, witnessing the progress made in a few months was truly inspiring. Grateful for the chance to share my entrepreneurial journey and contribute to vital improvements
