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Training, Workshops and Consultancy

WheelieQueer provides bespoke training, workshops and consultancy focused on Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ inclusion, accessibility, communication and the disability benefits system.

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Our work combines lived experience, practical guidance, discussion and reflective learning to help organisations create more accessible, equitable and inclusive environments in meaningful, real-world ways.

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We work with:

  • businesses and workplaces

  • charities and organisations

  • universities and colleges

  • healthcare and support services

  • interpreting agencies and communication professionals

  • community groups and grassroots projects

 

Training can be delivered online or in-person, and sessions can be adapted for small teams, larger organisations or specialist professional groups.

Our Approach

We understand that meaningful inclusion is not achieved through generic “awareness training” or tick-box approaches.

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Our workshops are designed to create:

  • accessible and non-judgemental learning spaces

  • opportunities for reflection and discussion

  • practical understanding of real-world barriers

  • confidence in applying inclusive approaches in everyday settings

 

We encourage participants to ask questions, reflect openly and explore practical solutions collaboratively.

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Sessions are adapted around:

  • your organisation and sector

  • audience knowledge levels

  • communication and accessibility needs

  • specific challenges or focus areas

  • lived experiences relevant to your work

 

Rather than focusing only on theory, workshops aim to help organisations think practically about accessibility, communication, equity and inclusion within their own environments.

Workshops and Delivery

Training can be delivered as:

  • 2-hour workshops

  • half-day sessions

  • full-day training

  • bespoke consultancy sessions

  • reflective practice discussions

  • webinars and online sessions

 

Sessions are interactive and discussion-based, and may include:

  • case studies and real-world examples

  • reflective discussion and activities

  • practical accessibility strategies

  • collaborative problem-solving

  • Q&A and open discussion

 

CPD certificates can be made available where appropriate.

Consultancy Support

Alongside workshops, we also provide consultancy support around accessibility and inclusion.

 

This can include:

  • accessibility reviews

  • inclusive communication guidance

  • workplace accessibility discussions

  • support around policies and procedures

  • reviewing barriers within services or events

  • disability benefits and payment guidance

  • practical implementation support following training

Training Areas

LGBTQ+ INCLUSION

Workshops may include:

  • LGBTQIA+ terminology and identity

  • trans inclusion and community history

  • barriers in healthcare, education and workplaces

  • discrimination, bias and reporting

  • privilege, allyship and intersectionality

  • creating more inclusive environments and policies

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TRAINING FOR COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONALS

We provide specialist workshops for:

  • BSL/English interpreters

  • Lipspeakers 

  • Speech-to-text reporters 

  • Communication Support Workers 

  • Agencies and interpreting teams

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​Topics may include:

  • language, history and identity

  • communication and processing differences

  • supporting Deaf neurodivergent clients

  • avoiding overwhelm triggers

  • allyship in interpreting spaces

  • accessible communication in healthcare and professional settings

  • connecting UK law to professional responsibilities

DEAF, DISABLED AND NEURODIVERGENT INCLUSION

Training may include:

  • language and terminology

  • Deaf culture and communication

  • history and models of disability

  • neurodivergence and processing differences

  • barriers, privilege and ableism

  • bias and allyship

  • disability discrimination and law.

  • accessibility and reasonable adjustments

  • workplace access discussions

  • practical accessibility strategies

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Sessions may also explore:

  • sensory overwhelm and fatigue

  • adapting communication

  • reducing unintentional exclusion

  • creating safer environments

  • balancing work and disability benefits systems

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

WELLCOME COLLECTION

WheelieQueer helped staff understand the real-world impact of disability benefits and workplace inequity.

 

Participants reflected that they now understand they have an active role to play in creating a more equitable working environment.

 

Jasper creates an inclusive and non-judgemental space for people to learn and think deeply and practically about equity

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ASSOCIATION OF LIPSPEAKERS WITH ADDITIONAL SIGN (ALAS)

The impact of the training has been significant. More lipspeakers now identify as LGBT+ allies, are sharing their learning with colleagues, and are confidently working at LGBT+ events and within inclusive spaces.

 

Jasper demonstrated an exceptional ability to present rich and highly relevant information to a diverse audience, whilst maintaining a positive, welcoming and safe learning environment throughout. 

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What Makes WheelieQueer Different?

Our work is:

  • lived experience-led

  • accessibility-focused

  • reflective and collaborative

  • practical and discussion-based

  • tailored to your organisation and audience

 

We recognise that communication and access needs differ from person to person, and we aim to create learning spaces where participants feel comfortable engaging without judgement.

 

Many organisations come to us because they want training that goes beyond surface-level inclusion discussions and instead explores the real-world impact of communication barriers, inaccessible systems and structural inequity.

Pricing and Enquiries

Training and consultancy are priced on a case-by-case basis depending on:

  • session length

  • group size

  • delivery format

  • accessibility requirements

  • preparation time

  • bespoke content needs

 

We are happy to discuss your organisation’s needs and provide a tailored quote. If you have a specific focus area, audience or accessibility requirement, please let us know.

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Please get in touch to discuss:

  • training and workshops

  • consultancy support

  • accessibility guidance

  • bespoke sessions or collaborations

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