Physical Disability

Most charity websites aren't as accessible as they could be, and small fixes often make the biggest difference. 

Colin Grist, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Few and Far, a B Corp certified digital studio based in Leeds that works exclusively with UK charities, will walk through what accessibility actually means in day-to-day practice, why it matters as much for fundraising and engagement as it does for compliance, and where small charities should focus first when time and budget are tight.

In this practical one-hour session you'll learn:

Join Shoosmiths for the first webinar in their #Masterclass series for 2026: #Masterclass | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

The session will cover :

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Did you know around 20% of the population live with a disability? Yet despite this, much of the content we create online still isn’t fully accessible. Whether it’s a newsletter that’s isn’t screen reader friendly, or a social media post without alt text, many people can be unintentionally excluded from your charity’s messaging due to inaccessible content.

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and fairness at all stages of employment. People at work are protected by equality law. 

We will explore the law around discrimination and look at practical steps for employers and managers to take when creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity, and inclusion can: 

This is the perfect option if you would like a taster of BSL before committing to a full BSL Level 1 course.

There are plenty of BSL courses out there, but how many of them are taught in real time by a qualified, experienced teacher? The refreshing thing about our courses is that they are delivered face to face here at the centre. You will be taught by one of our wonderful teachers who is a native British Sign Language user.

This is a 5 week in person course suitable for complete beginners. Manchester Deaf Centre run several cohorts throughout the year.

This course is ideal for learners preparing to progress onto Level 1 or those wanting a refresher. Learners should already be familiar with fingerspelling and have some basic BSL vocabulary.

Eligibility: Aged 19+, low income or on benefits, and living in Greater Manchester.

January 2026 classes (10 weeks): 21st January 2026, 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Each class has 15 spaces available.

For further information before applying, learners can email: admin@manchesterdeafcentre.com