Free Seminars & Access Training For Sports Clubs

Industry-Leading Accessibility Training

Provided free of charge, for you & your team

Dipping into the world of modular construction can be daunting – doubly so when you’re looking to improve the accessibility of your venue with a Changing Places toilet. You’re not alone – we’ve got your back. With free seminars introducing Changing Places, sensory rooms, multifaith spaces and the best practices around them before your project begins, and free support and training after your handover, we’ll make sure all your questions are answered and training needs met. 

Your Accessible Design Questions - Answered

Got questions about Changing Places or accessible design, but not sure where to turn? Our free Seminars are designed with you in mind.

Run by Jane Cooper of Access & Inclusion UK  and RISE’s Director of Adaptations Ben Hickey, these free 90-minute sessions comprise a crash course in everything you need to know -with ample time set aside to answer questions about your specific project.

Our next seminar is on Thursday 14th March 2023.

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RISE x Access & Inclusion UK: A Winning Partnership

Since forming in 2019, everyone we’ve spoken to have told us that Changing Places toilets are a great idea – they’ve just never heard of them before. 

Spreading the word about these important facilities is a responsibility we take really seriously. RISE was founded specifically to meet the needs of the 250,000 disabled people in the UK who need Changing Places toilets, so educating the public about the lack of them – and other similar facilities – and the positive impact they have is vital to us.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Jane Cooper and her company, Access & Inclusion UK to deliver free Accessible Design introductory seminars for clubs, venues, arenas and stadia.

As a parent to a disabled child herself, Jane has first-hand experience of how Changing Places can change lives. As a CIPD-certified professional with decades of experience delivering training, Jane is able to bring both her professional and personal experience to bear to incredible effect, painting a stark and detailed picture of what life is like for disabled people in a world without Changing Places while also sharing her wealth of knowledge on other types of facilities, best practice, information sharing, staff training and much more.

For a taste of what one of her seminars looks like, check out the video below – then book onto our next session on Thursday 14th March 2024.

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Our Accessible Design Seminars: What To Expect

Honed and perfected over the last 3 years, our seminars are delivered by qualified professionals with decades of experience in both disability care and accessible construction. Here’s what you can expect from an average session:

Part 1: Building an Accessible World with Jane Cooper (30-45 minutes)

Jane Cooper of Access & Inclusion UK delivers a 45-minute crash course in accessible design from the perspective of disabled people. As part of this session, you can expect to:

  • Learn about the specific difficulties Changing Places users encounter
  • Learn about what constitutes a Changing Place, and what makes it different from a standard accessible toilet
  • Learn about the impact that the lack of Changing Places toilets has on disabled people and their families
  • Learn about how Sensory Rooms can help neurodivergent people find their centre in a hectic environment
  • Learn about the positive impact of multifaith spaces, and how best to implement them
  • Learn about best practice from other organisations, covering topics such as training, signage, culture and more
Part 2: A Practical Guide to Your Accessible Design Project with Ben Hickey (15-30 minutes)

Our Adaptations Director Ben has worked with hundreds of clients on bringing their modular projects to life. In this 15-30 minute session, Ben will:

  • Walk you through the entire project process, from initial feasibility studies, through design, construction, groundworks, installation, fitout and sign off
  • Explain the different types of customisations available, such as flooring, roofing and exterior finish
  • Offer insight into the advantages of modular construction, while also discussing the other options RISE have available
Part 3: Q&A Session (30-45 minutes)

You’ll probably come out of these two sessions with a lot of questions – and that’s okay! Jane and Ben will both be on hand at the end of the session to answer any queries you might have. Whether it’s general info or something with your specific project in mind, this time is set aside for you to get the answers you need.

Accessibility Audits: Securing Your Business Against The Disability Discrimination Act

As well as delivering our training and seminars as part of our drive to bring accessible facilities to disabled people across the country, Access & Inclusion UK are also able to conduct world-class Access Audits for your venue, arena, stadium or anywhere else that might need them.

Access Audits assess your business against key legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act to ensure that the access needs of disabled people are being met appropriately and in line with the law.

If your facility is open to the public, but has never had any sort of access audit conducted, we strongly advise that you get in touch with Jane and get the ball rolling; not being aware of the conditions of the legislation is not a defence against civil prosecution, which could lead to fines.

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Submit your details to reserve a place at one of our upcoming Changing Places seminars.

To make sure the information we give you is as useful as it can be, we deliver sector-specific seminars – please pick the session that is most relevant to you.

Call 07729 224 738 or email hello@riseadapt.co.uk
We’re open Monday to Friday, 08:00-18:00.

To learn more about Changing Places, why not download our brochure or attend one of our monthly online seminars.

Call: 07729 224 738
email: hello@riseadapt.co.uk
08:00-18:00, Mon-Fri

To learn more about Changing Places, why not download our brochure or attend one of our monthly online seminars.

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