Introduction to Accessibility Workshop
A free 1-hour session giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to start your accessibility journey. You’ll learn: The business case — the Purple Pound (£274 billion market) Key facts about disability and hidden impairments Your legal responsibilities under the Equality Act The three pillars of accessibility: information, facilities, and customer service Practical tools and…
Wales YFC Takes Steps Towards Greater Accessibility with PIWS Training
The Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (Wales YFC) has long been a cornerstone of rural youth development, offering opportunities in public speaking, Eisteddfods, drama, singing, and community leadership to individuals aged 10-28 across Wales. As a bilingual voluntary youth organisation, Wales YFC is committed to inclusivity, ensuring all members, past and present, can fully…
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Enhances Accessibility with PIWS Training
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) hosts some of Wales’ most significant events, including the Spring Festival, the Royal Welsh Show, and the Winter Fair. With thousands of visitors attending each year, ensuring accessibility for all is a growing priority. To improve inclusivity across its events, Bryony Pritchard, Membership Officer for RWAS, attended the PIWS…
Championing Accessibility in Welsh Sport: Disability Sport Wales and PIWS Training
At Disability Sport Wales (DSW), inclusivity isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Ensuring that para-athletes and disabled participants have equal access to sports facilities and events is central to their mission. That’s why Nathan Stephens, Head of Performance Development at DSW, recently took part in PIWS’ 4-day Champion Training Course on accessibility. Nathan, whose work…
Enhancing Accessibility at Eisteddfod yr Urdd: A Commitment to Inclusive Events
PIWS Champion Training Course Accessibility and inclusivity have taken centre stage at Eisteddfod yr Urdd as the festival embraces new strategies to ensure that all attendees, regardless of ability, can fully participate in the event experience. This commitment was reinforced by Operations Manager Lowri Morris, who recently completed a four-day PIWS Champion Training Course focused…
Piws Pilots First Touch Tour at Aberystwyth Arts Centre’s Pantomime
Aberystwyth Arts Centre and the Wardens Theatre Company took another significant step towards more inclusive theatre experiences by hosting their first Panto Touch Tour for visually impaired audiences during the Dick Whittington and the Pi-Rats of the Caribbean pantomime. Organised in collaboration with Piws, the initiative aimed to provide visitors with an immersive, hands-on introduction to the…
Piws Joins Visit Pembrokeshire as Accessibility Advisors
Piws is proud to announce that we are now featured on Visit Pembrokeshire as an Accessibility Advisor, supporting businesses across the region in becoming more inclusive for disabled visitors. As Wales’ only coastal national park, Pembrokeshire is a stunning destination that welcomes visitors from all walks of life. However, ensuring that tourism businesses are truly…
Llangollen Eisteddfod gears up to be more user-friendly for people with disabilities
An iconic international festival has pledged to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy the event. Officials from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod are taking advantage of a special project designed to gear-up events and businesses to be user-friendly for people with additional needs. They took part in an Introduction to Accessibility Awareness…