Accessibility
Workplace Foundation positively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and does not just avoid discrimination. We strive to develop a safe workplace where harassment and discrimination are challenged and eliminated so that everyone is treated equally, fairly and supported to realise their full potential.
We want to contribute to the advancement of equality, diversity and inclusion, bringing this to the heart of our activity. We will carry out reasonable adjustments where possible in our work that will enable a more inclusive environment that is accessible for all.
We want to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
The list below is non-exhaustive of steps that we have in place and will be regularly reviewed in order to continue the advancement of accessibility throughout all aspects of Workplace Foundation:
Building
- Our building is open to all
- Step free, wheelchair access
- Dropped curb street access
- Our Front of House Assistants are available to answer any questions visitors may have
- Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the gallery, a water bowl can be provided on request
- Seating is available
- Gender neutral toilets
Online
- Transcription for online videos
- Alternative captions on social media (embedded so only visible to screen readers)
- Userway accessibility widget embedded on website
- Colour pairings considered for advertising design
- Progress flag on website
Programme
- All events are free
- Our exhibitions are hung at an accessible height
- Large format printouts
- BSL interpreter on request for events
- Accessible event times
- Activities available for children at all times
Policy
- Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy is available on our website for transparency
- We provide pronouns on introduction
- We aim to use the Social Model of Disability
- We will regularly review our physical and digital accessibility
We are Disability Confident Committed. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to Disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who becomes Disabled or acquires a long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
- At least one activity/facility that will make a difference for Disabled people
When we use the term ‘emerging artists’ this can refer to artists of any age as we recognise that professional careers start at different times due to reasons including health, childcare and access. When we use the term ‘under-represented artists’ we are referring to those who are commercially under-represented.
We will continually update our accessibility in order to better our organisation.
We welcome any feedback as we want to ensure that all of our platforms are as accessible as possible. If you have any queries or feedback please get in touch at max@workplacefoundation.art
