Business Networking – Making Business Accessible to Everyone

How accessible is your business, and could small changes make a big difference to your customers, employees and the wider community? Making our businesses more inclusive and accessible How accessible is your business, and could small changes make a big difference to your customers, employees and the wider community? Join us for our next Make it Market Drayton Business Networking event, where we'll be exploring how local businesses can become more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for everyone. This event will focus on understanding the experiences of disabled people, including those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and neurodivergent conditions, and how businesses can help remove barriers to employment, services and everyday activities. We'll hear from local people who will share their personal experiences of living or working with disabilities, the challenges they've faced, the barriers they've overcome and what businesses can learn from their experiences. Through these conversations, we hope to inspire businesses to think differently about accessibility and recognise that even small changes can have a positive impact. What will we be exploring? • Real experiences and personal stories – Hear from local people about the challenges they have faced and what has helped them overcome barriers. • Creating accessible workplaces – Explore practical ways to make recruitment, employment and working environments more inclusive. • Welcoming more customers – Understand how businesses can improve accessibility for customers with different needs, including those with non-visible disabilities. • Small changes that make a difference – Discover how adjustments to communication, physical spaces, attitudes and working practices can improve accessibility. • Learning from one another – Share experiences, ask questions and explore ideas with other local businesses. Why should your business attend? Accessibility isn't just about ramps, lifts or accessible toilets. It's also about communication, understanding, flexibility and creating an environment where people feel welcome, respected and able to participate. Making your business more accessible can help you reach more customers, attract and retain talented employees and build a stronger, more inclusive local economy. This event is an opportunity to listen, learn and consider practical changes that could make a real difference. Networking with a purpose As with all our Make it Market Drayton Business Networking events, there will also be time to meet other local business owners, employers and entrepreneurs, exchange ideas and build valuable connections. Who should attend? All local businesses are welcome, including independent retailers, hospitality businesses, professional services, employers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in making Market Drayton a more accessible place to work, shop and visit. Free to attend. Join us for an inspiring evening of real stories, practical ideas and meaningful conversations about how we can make Market Drayton a town where everyone feels included. Make it Market Drayton is a town council initiative.