COME ONE, COME ALL The need for accessibility “Inclusion elevates all” – Elaine Hall We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, and it’s a sentiment that very much chimes with our own as a progressive, forward-thinking company. Inclusivity is central to our ethos here at British Recycled Plastic, and we firmly believe there is always room for everyone at the table. Diversity makes our communities stronger, and we want to contribute to a world where everybody can occupy the same space without fear of exclusion. Accessibility is the key to making that happen. The stats According to the World Health Organisation, disabled people currently make up around 10 percent of the global population, with 11 million disabled people living in the UK. The Equality Act was introduced in the UK in 2010 to ensure adjustments were made to prevent discrimination 18
and promote inclusivity, but figures suggest it’s an ongoing process of incremental improvements. According to the Office of National Statistics, over a quarter of disabled people say they do not WOKINGHAM LOCAL • MARCH 2022
