Having lived with a disability for four years, Chelsey Reynolds decided to develop an app that helps disabled people improve their travel experiences. Having been adamant she did not want to be defined by her disability; Chelsey set out to continue to travel independently on public transport. Her not always positive experiences laid the foundation […]
Statistics from the Autism Success Formula* have shown that in the UK, 85% of those affected by autism are unemployed, while of the 15% in employment, only 12% are in jobs that match their abilities. The Disability Entrepreneur Awards aims to show living proof that there are no barriers that can stop people succeeding in […]
Let’s inspire the disabled entrepreneurs of Essex! If you have a great business idea or run a business and have physical or mental health challenges, this award is for you! We want to recognise and reward Essex business owners who have challenged and overcome adversity to create a successful business and inspire the next generation […]
The Essex BIG Business Boost competition has a new award for 2016 to celebrate entrepreneurs with a disability. Essex County Council’s (ECC) Essex Innovation Programme and ECC’s Employment and Skills Unit have this year teamed up to deliver the ‘Disability Entrepreneur Award’ to celebrate the diversity of entrepreneurship flourishing in Essex. We are looking for business […]
