In this Coworking Values podcast episode, we have Martyn Sibley as he talks about how Inclusion in businesses can help empower people with disabilities and how it can impact a global market.
n
Martyn is the Co-Founder and CEO of Disability Horizons and Purple Goat Agency, he is an expert in disability, inclusion, and social media in business.
n
Martyn shares his extensive travel experiences as a wheelchair user in over 25 countries.
n
Martin also shares about ‘Accomable,’ one of his projects that aims to make travel more accessible for disabled individuals.
n
He emphasizes the importance of not only physically accessible places but also ones that are supportive and informative.
n
The discussion focuses on the importance of disability inclusion in society and business.
n
Martyn explains how businesses can benefit financially by becoming more accessible, moving away from solely charitable efforts, and recognizing the profitability of inclusivity.
n
He also includes both the consumer and citizen perspectives of the disability rights movement.
n
Martyn emphasizes the importance of businesses understanding diverse needs, not just visible disabilities, and engaging in conversation with customers to provide appropriate support.
n
Martyn also delves in his experience searching for an accessible coworking space and the challenges he has faced due to physical obstacles.
n
Links:
n
nn
Subscribe to Coworking Values Podcast on Soundwise