Access Rating

22/06/2025

♿ Access Rating Audit Completed!

We’ve recently carried out a Disabled Access Audit at the Merchant of Venice Restaurant, Leicester!

Our disabled access consultants with lived experience provided expert insights to help create a more inclusive environment for all.

✅ Real experience.
✅ Actionable recommendations.
✅ Better access for everyone.

Want to improve accessibility at your venue?

📩 Contact us today to book your audit!

https://www.accessrating.com/contact-us/

22/05/2025

♿ Accessibility is more than compliance—it’s a commitment.

At Access Rating, we provide professional access audits to help businesses go beyond legal obligations. True accessibility is a reflection of your values, your brand, and your commitment to inclusive service for all.

Whether you're improving an existing space or planning something new, we’re here to help you create an environment where everyone feels welcome.

📊 Backed by lived experience.
✅ Practical, clear recommendations.
🌍 Designed to make a real impact.

Let’s build a world where access is the norm—not the exception.
Learn more at [accessrating.com] (insert correct URL if needed).



https://www.accessrating.com/top-10-accessibility-barriers-in-shops/

18/03/2025

🚀 Boost Your Business by Prioritising Accessibility! 🚀

Did you know that conducting a Disabled Access Audit can not only improve your business’s accessibility but also expand your customer base? 🏅

By ensuring your space is inclusive for all, you’re opening your doors to a wider audience, increasing customer loyalty, and building a reputation as a business that truly cares about the community. 🌍💙

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create a more welcoming environment for everyone. A small investment today can lead to big rewards tomorrow! 💪



https://www.accessrating.com/how-access-audits-can-boost-your-businesss-customer-base/

05/12/2024

A very proud moment for the students at Nether Hall School this morning presenting to their 3D model of an accessible wildlife reserve. I have been working with the students for 12 months now as part of the Access Rating - Disabled Access Consultancy Employment Hub and with a committed attitude from the students to try new things and test their abilities we have finally finished this project.

Students were presented with their certificates today by the team at along with Joe Davis Head of Reserves for .

Congratulations to all the students and staff involved from Nether Hall School the plan is to showcase this model around the U.K. to create awareness of the importance of accessibility in nature reserves and green spaces.

The Employment hub will be taking a slightly different direction in 2025 and I look forward to announcing the exciting changes ahead!

18/11/2024

The value of work experience for young disabled individuals is immeasurable. While the path to employment may present unique challenges, the right support and resources can open doors to a future full of meaningful work and personal development.

Organizations like Access Rating play a crucial role in creating these opportunities, helping to break down barriers and make work experience more accessible. The impact of these experiences extends far beyond the workplace, significantly enhancing future career prospects and fostering confidence and growth.

Discover how work experience for young disabled individuals builds skills, boosts confidence, and creates pathways to independence and meaningful employment

16/09/2024

🚨 Imagine being unable to enter your favourite shop. For many wheelchair users, this is a daily reality.

Accessibility isn't just a buzzword—it's a fundamental right. Every step, ramp, and doorway can make the difference between inclusion and isolation for our wheelchair-using friends and family.

Did you know? Our expert disabled Access Auditors are here to help businesses transform their shopfronts. They'll pinpoint exactly what's needed to make your space welcoming to all.

Together, we can build a world where everyone can roll right in. What's your experience with shopfront accessibility? Share your thoughts below! 👇

https://www.accessrating.com/shopfront-accessibility-wheelchair-users/

30/07/2024

A healthy workplace values adjustments and diversity. It creates an atmosphere where people with diverse skills and experiences may contribute their unique qualities. However, typical organisations can frequently bring unexpected obstacles for individual people. Physical constraints in the workplace space and limits in communication forms and work schedules might prevent employees from realising their full potential.

Read more https://www.accessrating.com/adjustments-in-the-workplace/

11/07/2024

Have you ever considered the challenges disabled individuals face in accessing co-working spaces? The reality is that many co-working spaces are not adequately equipped to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The blog aims to raise awareness about the importance of wheelchair accessible co-working spaces for disabled entrepreneurs.

Let's work together to ensure that every entrepreneur can thrive in a supportive and accessible co-working environment.

Discover how wheelchair-accessible co-working spaces empower disabled entrepreneurs to enhance productivity, networking, & business success.

05/06/2024

What a great day it has been for the final session of the Ash Field employment hub 2024… The students showcased their inclusive concept at Expo.

The students provided attendees with a brilliant raffle, Tigers shop and inclusive activities that showcased the technology that can be used by employers to make the workplace more accessible. The students also had the opportunity to speak in front of the Leicester Tigers’s expo attendees about their work experience over the last 12 months at our employment hub partnered with and also talked about barriers in the workplace for people
with disabilities .

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students of Ash Field Academy on the completion of their work experience programme with us.

Thank you to Alex and Lizi from for assisting with some great inclusive technology and information.

We would also like to express our thanks to Mark Davies ,Sally Summerscales, Sam Johnston and Sam Swift for helping us to bring our part of the event together.

Final thanks to the special guest to the Expo for spending time with some of our students and telling them some very engaging stories.

A very empowering and uplifting day enjoyed by all!!



Jig Vaidya
Dr Mark Esho DBA (Hons), MBE
Tracey Lawrence

28/05/2024

We would like to invite those attending the Leicester Tigers Expo 2024 to our Inclusive Hub as part of our work experience project with
Ash Field Academy in collaboration with .

The hub is to create awareness of inclusivity and accessibility within the workplace promoting the creation of career opportunities for disabled students when they leave education settings.

We hope you can join our team and……

⭐️THE STUDENTS OF ASH FIELD ACADEMY⭐️

16/04/2024

On Friday last week students involved in our Employment Hub at Birkett House school were interviewed by Rich Copson our hub lead , alongside Alice Bozward and Zoheb Shariff for their roles as project assistants with Mosaic 1898

For the majority of these students it was there 1st time in an interview environment, however they blew us away with their enthusiasm and positive attitude , they now all go onto working on a historical research project for the next 4 months supporting the celebration of 125 years of Mosaic 1898.

The students are proudly wearing there official staff lanyards and were also presented by Mosaic 1898 with a fantastic personalised welcome pack.

Mosaic have whole heartedly committed to our employment hub and are on the way to delivering a meaningful experience of the work place to our students at Birkett House.

We look forward to updating you on how the students get on…

01/03/2024

We are pleased to announce that are now working at our Employment Hub at Birkett House (Seniors) SEND School in Countesthorpe.

Today one of our founders Rich Copson visited the school alongside Zoheb Shariff and Alice Bozward from who introduced their work experience project, the students will be working as research assistants and there hard work will be exhibited for all to see later in the year as part of celebrating 125 years of Mosaic 1898

Once again I’d like to thank Zoheb and the team for bringing meaningful experiences of the workplace to the students.