Introduction to Accessibility Awareness Workshop
Introduction to Accessibility Awareness Workshop These FREE one-hour workshops, are being delivered with the support of Welsh Government’s Event Wales Sector Development Fund. It provides event organisers with a practical foundation for creating inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities. This online session covers core accessibility principles, legal responsibilities, and effective strategies to enhance accessibility in services…
New disability champions will help companies in Wales tap into £274 bn “purple pound” bonanza
A search has been launched in Wales to recruit a team of young disability champions to improve access at tourism and hospitality venues. Leading the campaign is a community interest company called PIWS (which means purple) which is looking for disabled people to become Access Ambassadors to check out facilities and suggest ways they can…
“Force of nature” Kamar champions new campaign to make Welsh venues better for disabled people
A young woman who almost died after an epilepsy attack is championing a campaign to improve accessibility for disabled people at holiday and hospitality venues across Wales. Kamar El-Hozeil, from Porthmadog, has been appointed as an Access Ambassador by social enterprise PIWS (Welsh for purple) to “road test” venues to make sure they’re up to…
🌟 CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY🌟
Do you want to make a difference and go out with confidence? PIWS is looking for Access Ambassadors to help us create an inclusive environment in Wales! 🌍💪 🔍 What’s the Piws Vision? We envision a Wales where everyone, regardless of ability, feels welcome and confident in their communities. We want individuals to fully participate…
2024 Campaign
PIWS acknowledges that the most challenging groups to engage with are the ones facing the greatest vulnerability. Even when they express an intention to attend a planned event, they frequently find themselves cancelling due to unforeseen circumstances. These families and individuals are the most isolated and difficult to reach. They should possess the capacity and…
PIWS INCLUSIVE CALENDAR
Join us in our mission to assist families and individuals facing additional challenges. In today’s information-rich environment, numerous opportunities go unnoticed due to the overwhelming volume, and organisers often struggle to highlight their inclusive sessions. To contribute events, visit PIWS Club Events and select Add Event. The process is both free and straightforward. By participating,…
Invitation to PIWS Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We extend a warm invitation to you to join us at the upcoming Annual General Meeting for Digwyddiadau Sbarc CIC, trading as PIWS. Your involvement is crucial, and we welcome anyone with ideas or a passion for supporting families and individuals with additional needs. Details of the AGM: Date: Thursday, 28th December 2023 Time: 3:00…
Holyhead Festival!
On Friday 28th July 2023 Piws attended the holyhead festival (Isle of Anglesey). We provided a calm sensory area for anyone who needed some time away from all the excitement. We met alot of new families and businesses and had a lot of positive feedback from the event.
Project Title – 100 Stories Project
Project Title – 100 Stories Project Download booking and consent form Help us to learn more about the changes that take place when young people move over to adult services. This also known as Transition. You are being invited to take part in the 100 Stories Project. Before you agree to this, it is important…