Summer is finally knocking on the door. The days are longer, calendars are filling up with holidays, barbecues, and well-deserved time with family and friends, and many of us are already counting down to our next summer adventure!
But while some things take a seasonal break, accessibility isn’t one of them.
Accessibility doesn’t go on holiday. It doesn’t pause for summer. It travels with us to airports, hotels, restaurants, festivals, websites, apps, customer service channels, and workplaces. It matters every day of the year, wherever people live, work, shop, learn, and connect.
That’s why we have put together our Good Access Calendar for July 2026, featuring a selection of online and in-person events in the UK.
Whether you’re just starting your accessibility journey or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, these events offer valuable opportunities to learn from experts, connect with peers, and discover practical strategies that improve both user experiences and business performance.
Because accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also a smart business decision. Organisations that embrace inclusive practices can reach wider audiences, improve customer satisfaction, strengthen their brand reputation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
We hope this month’s calendar inspires more organisations to take the next step towards accessibility and inclusion. We look forward to seeing companies, leaders, and professionals from every sector joining the conversation and turning accessibility into meaningful action.
In-person event at Reigate on Wednesday 8 July 2026: How to make your workplace more accessible
Did you know that…?
- Disabled people represent £446 billion a year in spending power in the UK alone. Of course, the global impact is even greater!
- 62% of employees would reject a job offer from an organisation that isn’t inclusive.
- Companies that prioritise accessibility are 25% more productive and twice as profitable
- Over half of UK consumers say a brand’s inclusion efforts influence their purchase decisions
- UK retailers lose up to £17 billion a year by failing to meet the needs of shoppers with disabilities.
In this 2-hour session, Heike J. Knip, CEO of The Good Consulting Company will talk about this and will present how organisations can make their workplace more accessible for everyone.
When? Wednesday 8th of July 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM BST
Where? At the Reigate Community Centre, High Street, Reigate RH2 9AE. The centre is behind Reigate Methodist Church, which was built between two older buildings, so it doesn’t have a street number, but the nearest is 53 High Street
Register your interest to join this in-person event in the form provided below.
Launching “Good Access Explained”
At The Good Consulting Company, accessibility is at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we see examples of organisations getting accessibility right—and many others missing opportunities to create more inclusive experiences for their customers, employees, and stakeholders.
That’s why we’re launching Good Access Explained, a new weekly LinkedIn Live series designed to help organisations understand accessibility in a practical, straightforward, and business-focused way.
Join us every Tuesday at 10:00 am BST on LinkedIn as we explore a different accessibility topic each week. Our aim is to demonstrate that becoming more accessible doesn’t have to be complicated and that the benefits extend far beyond compliance. From improving customer experiences to reaching wider audiences and strengthening business performance, there is a great deal to gain from embracing accessibility.
By hosting these sessions live on LinkedIn, we’re making it easy for anyone to participate, wherever they are in the world and whatever their role or industry. The insights, examples, and practical advice shared during these sessions can benefit organisations of all sizes and sectors.
Below, you will find the topics we have selected for July 2026. We hope you will find them valuable and join us live. Feel free to register for as many sessions as you would like. We would love to see you there!
Join us each Tuesday in July, at 10:00 am BST on LinkedIn:
- 7th July — Good Access Explained: Designing accessible presentations.
- 14th July — Good Access Explained: Creating internal policies.
- 21st July — Good Access Explained: Writing clear copy.
- 28th July — Good Access Explained: Designing for Dyslexia.
Register here
Who should attend?
The conversations taking place across our July events are designed specifically to help leaders, HR teams, DEI professionals, marketers, digital teams, and decision-makers understand what accessibility looks like in practice, how to implement meaningful changes, and how to build organisations that are both inclusive and commercially resilient.
Accessibility is not a trend. It is a long-term business priority, a growth opportunity, and a reflection of the kind of organisations we want to build for the future.
The disabled market is waiting for your organisation to serve them. The question is: are you ready to serve that market or prefer to wait and continue losing money every month?
In-person Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Open Sessions
In all these three sessions we will talk about the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism and why it is essential for social care & health professionals to provide safe, compassionate, and informed care. The schedule is as follows:
- Learning Disability from 9:00 am to 12:30 PM BST
- Autism from 1:30 to 5:00 pm BST
Join us for any of these in-person Oliver’s Training open sessions in:
- Redhill on Wednesday 29th of July 2026 at TGCC Redhill office (60 Station Rd, Redhill RH1 1PE. Door is opposite of Connells Estate Agent). Register here for the Oliver’s Training open session in Redhill.
- Brighton on Friday 31st of July 2026 at Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton and Hove BN1 1GE, UK). Register here for the Oliver’s Training open session in Brighton.
- Guildford on Friday 31st of July 2026 at The Guildford Institute (Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH, UK) Register here for the Oliver’s Training open session in Guildford.
As many organisations prepare for the summer break, we encourage you to take a moment to explore the events featured in this month’s calendar. Whether you’re attending from the office, your home workspace, or even a sunny terrace, there’s never a bad time to learn more about accessibility and inclusion.
We’ll be back after the summer with even more opportunities to learn, connect, and take action. After all, accessibility isn’t seasonal—it matters every day of the year.
The organisations that embrace accessibility today are not only creating better experiences for everyone; they are also positioning themselves for long-term success. By reaching wider audiences, attracting diverse talent, and building more inclusive products and services, accessibility is increasingly proving to be a business advantage, not just a compliance exercise.
Enjoy the summer, and we look forward to continuing the conversation in the months ahead.
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