Help create welcoming, inclusive opportunities for Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
Disability Ambassadors are individuals and organisations that are committed to disability inclusion. They help create environments where Disabled and d/Deaf people feel welcomed, valued and able to take part with confidence.
As part of the Disability Ambassador network, you’ll receive Disability Awareness training, sensory awareness and safeguarding awareness, opportunities to share your experiences and insights, and regular updates from Disability Together. Together, we’re helping make communities, activities and services more inclusive for everyone.
What Disability Ambassadors do
- Champion inclusion by helping to create accessible and welcoming environments within your organisation, group or community.
- Raise awareness and encourage understanding of disability, accessibility and inclusion.
- Share insights through consultations, surveys and discussions that help shape our work.
- Help Disabled people and people with long term health conditions feel included, build confidence, make new connections and discover opportunities in their local area.
- Work in partnership with Disability Together to help identify barriers and improve opportunities for Disabled people.
How it works
- Register your interest and tell us a little about yourself or your organisation.
- Complete our free online training.
- Join a growing network of people and organisations committed to disability inclusion.
- Receive regular updates, opportunities to participate in consultations and surveys, and information about relevant projects and activities.
For organisations
Disability Ambassador organisations are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive opportunities for Disabled people and people with long term health conditions.
To join the network, organisations should:
- Demonstrate a commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility.
- Have appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
- Ensure relevant staff and volunteers hold suitable DBS checks where required for their role.
- Nominate a contact person who can engage with Disability Together and share information within their organisation.
- Be willing to participate in training, consultations and feedback opportunities.
What we offer
- Free disability, sensory and safeguarding awareness training for staff and volunteers.
- Visibility through a dedicated listing on the Disability Together website.
- Opportunities to showcase your activities and achievements through Disability Togethers social media channels.
- Opportunities to contribute to consultations, surveys and community engagement activities.
- Monthly updates, resources and information from Disability Together.
- Invitations to quarterly network meetings to share community insights and help shape our work.
- Access to guidance, support and advice where appropriate.
- Recognition as a Disability Ambassador organisation committed to creating inclusive opportunities for Disabled people and people with long term health conditions.
Who can become a Disability Ambassador?
Disability Ambassadors can be:
- Community groups and activity providers.
- Voluntary and community organisations.
- Individuals with an interest in disability inclusion that attend a group.
If you are passionate about creating more inclusive communities and helping improve opportunities for Disabled people, we’d love to hear from you.
Next Steps
If you are interested, please fill out an application or email [email protected] for more information.