The hidden skill every learning leader needs (but no one talks about)

What if 1 in 5 of your learners was being excluded from your training, and you didn’t even know it?

That was the uncomfortable truth we unpacked during my recent session with The Charity Learning Consortium , where over 100 brilliant L&D and HR professionals gathered online to talk about a subject we too often overlook: Accessibility.

Most organisations think accessibility is about compliance.

They’re wrong. It’s an opportunity.

At Accessible Me Ltd , we help teams go beyond tick-box exercises to reimagine accessibility as a design mindset. A mindset that lifts every learner, not just those with diagnosed needs.

Think of a dropped kerb.

It was designed for wheelchair users. But it’s now essential for prams, wheeled luggage, delivery drivers.

That’s how inclusive learning works.

It starts with the few. And ends up helping everyone.

The problem: It’s not that we don’t care... It’s that we don’t know where to start

Whether you’re a Head of L&D or leading on inclusion, you already care about doing the right thing.

But most teams are stuck here:

• No clear starting point;
• No internal accessibility knowledge;
• No structured roadmap;
• No way of proving where you stand.

That’s exactly what this session tackled... and I’m still processing the fantastic questions, the realness of the chat, and the openness in the room.

Highlights: what we covered in the session

What accessibility really means

Not just screen readers or subtitles. It's about whether everyone can use your content, in a way that works for them.

The invisible majority

Disabilities are often hidden... ADHD, autism, temporary impairments. We shared examples from my own lived experience.

The scale of exclusion

Globally, ~ 1 in 6 people has a disability. In the UK, it's 1 in 5. And that doesn't even count situational barriers.

The law is changing

We walked through WCAG 2.2, the Equality Act, and the European Accessibility Act (now live as of June 2025), and what it means for UK charities and learning providers.

Quick wins to act now

We gave practical examples...

• keyboard navigation,
• font scaling,
• contrast testing,
• captioning

... All simple, doable, and impactful.

What L&D leaders often tell me they want

• A clear structure, not just theory
• Something low cost to get started
• Tools to convince internal stakeholders
• Support that doesn’t shame or overwhelm
• Compliance and compassion

So, here’s my offer to you - free, no obligation, designed to help.

Your inclusive learning jumpstart

✅ Join the Free Webinar (23 Sept) 🎤 Language Without Barriers: Designing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Live, interactive, focused on real learning impact, not just subtitles.

✅ Take the Free Accessibility Quick Scan to understand where your organisation stands right now, in under 4 minutes.

✅ Book a 1:1 Discovery Chat: No pressure. No jargon. Just an open conversation about where you are and what’s possible.

Because if you're in L&D, you deserve clarity, not confusion!

Here's the real shift: Accessibility is not an add-on, it’s a design standard

It’s not about fixing problems. It’s about clearing the steps before people trip.

And when you do? You unlock access to learning. To careers. To independence. That’s the real ROI.

Especially for the charity sector

You’re already doing mission-driven work. Accessibility amplifies that impact.

Many of the charities on this call were already innovating. But others were overwhelmed by shifting legislation, limited budget, and tech barriers.

You don’t have to do it alone. You just have to take the first step.

Let’s make inclusion the default

If you're in L&D, HR, or organisational development, you’re shaping the future of learning.

Make it one that everyone can access.

Book your seat at the webinar

Take the quick scan

Or just message me for a conversation

Thanks again to everyone at the The Charity Learning Consortium event. It was a pleasure and a privilege.

Let’s keep building a world where everyone can learn.