Training and Awareness Services

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Access Assessment Centres provide practical disability awareness and neurodiversity training across the UK.

Our sessions support universities, colleges, schools and workplaces to build inclusive practice, improve confidence, and create environments where disabled and neurodivergent individuals can thrive.

We deliver evidence based training that moves beyond theory, focusing on practical understanding, reasonable adjustments, communication and accessible practice in real world settings.

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Disability Awareness Training

Our Disability Awareness sessions support organisations to understand what disability means in everyday practice and how to create environments where disabled students, staff and colleagues can thrive.

Training can cover:

What disability is and how it may present in education and workplace settings
Common barriers and ways to reduce them
Effective communication and inclusive language choices
Reasonable adjustments and legal responsibilities (including Equality Act principles)
Practical approaches to support and inclusion

This training is suitable for staff teams, student support professionals, line managers and colleagues who interact with disabled individuals in the course of learning or work.

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Neurodiversity Awareness Training

Neurodiversity Awareness sessions explore the strengths and challenges associated with neurodivergent profiles and promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone.

Topics may include:

What neurodiversity is and how it can affect processing, communication and learning
Common neurodivergent profiles such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, AuDHD, ADHD, autism and others
Practical strategies to support diverse cognitive styles
How to encourage psychological safety and respectful disclosure
Reducing barriers and promoting equitable participation

This training is suited to teams, educators, HR professionals, managers and colleagues seeking to build understanding and positively support neurodivergent individuals in education and employment.

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Manager and Leadership Awareness

Leadership and management training sessions focus on supporting those in supervisory roles to build confidence and capability in inclusive practice.

Typical elements include:

Leadership responsibilities for inclusion
Supporting performance and wellbeing
Reasonable adjustment planning and implementation
Positive, practical conversations with individuals requiring support
Case studies and real-world application

These sessions give leaders and line managers the tools to guide their teams effectively and responsively.

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Disability Impact Workshops

These are short, focused sessions for individuals or teams to explore how specific conditions or profiles affect performance and participation, and how best to respond proactively.

Content may include:

Self-advocacy and communication
Identifying barriers and developing strategies
Action planning for sustainable support
Reflection on impact and progress

These workshops are flexible in format and can be tailored based on audience, level of need and organisational context.

Inclusive Practice in Education and the Workplace

We also provide tailored workshops focused on:

• Inclusive teaching practice
• Supporting disabled and neurodivergent students
• Workplace adjustment awareness
• Creating accessible policies and processes
• Embedding inclusion into organisational culture

Each session is tailored to your setting, whether higher education, further education, schools or workplace environments.

Who We Work With

We deliver training and awareness across the UK for:

• Universities and higher education providers
• Further education colleges
• Public sector organisations
• Private sector employers
• HR teams and leadership groups

Training can be delivered remotely or in person.

Why Choose Access Assessment Centres

Our training is grounded in extensive experience in education needs assessments, workplace needs assessments and assistive technology support. We combine practical knowledge with a person centred approach, ensuring that sessions are realistic, applicable and relevant to your audience.

We understand both funding systems and real world workplace contexts, enabling us to bridge policy and practice effectively.

Book a Session

To find out more or arrange a conversation about your training needs, please contact us. We can provide options, bespoke session outlines and pricing tailored to your organisation’s size, context and goals.