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June 2026 – Global Accessibility Awareness Day

The Good Consulting Company is all about accessibility and helping organisations become more inclusive. This is not only to make the world a better place, which is a fundamental part of our mission as a company, but also to emphasise that the disability market exists — and it is up to organisations worldwide to recognise its value and start offering accessible services and products that meet everybody’s needs. 

Today, 21 May 2026, we celebrate the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but in fact, for our team today it’s business as usual because we envision accessibility and inclusion as much a part of everyone’s daily life as their morning coffee: essential!  

As such, we are launching a complete agenda for next month, June 2026, and we hope to see you at some of our events, whether through our online webinars or our in-person sessions taking place across the UK. 

The Good Access Calendar: June 2026

This is an event poster with a cobalt blue background with decorative circles in peach and light blue in the corners. “June Events” sits in a large white text box top left. Each event has its own cream rounded box with the date in a solid blue circle on the left. The event details; when, what, and where are in the centre of each box, and a small icon sits on the right of each event showing either a globe (for online) or a presentation board (for in-person). The events that are listed are: + 2nd June, 10am to 11am — The $18.3 Trillion Friction Gap, Online Webinar + 9th June, 3pm to 5pm — Workplace Accessibility, 60 Station Road Redhill + 16th June, 10am to 11am — Spend $1 Get $100 Return, Online Webinar + 16th June, 9am to 5pm — Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, Open session in Guildford + 16th June, 9am to 5pm — Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, Open session in Worthing + 18th June, 9am to 5pm — Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, Open session in Redhill + 25th June, 10am to 12pm — The Rise of Inclusive Companies, Nile House Brighton

The Good Consulting Company goes where accessibility can be improved 

Below, you will find the details of each event, the topics we will be exploring, and the registration links to secure your spot: 

Online webinar on 2 June 2026: The purple Pound/The purple Euro – Disabled spending power across Europe 

This is an event poster with a cobalt blue background and the details of the session. At the top part of the image we see three tags in white background that present who the event is for: CFO, CMO, CDO/CTO In the middle of the image it reads the title of the event: "A market larger than China's GDP". Underneath the subtitle "The $18.3 Trillion Fiction Gap. Disabled Spending Power Across Europe". Below the title and subtitle we see a headshot of the speaker: Heike Jord Knit, CEO and Co-Founder of The Good Consulting Company as well as the logo of TGCC. On the right side of the image we see an inaccessibility cost receipt that highlights the spending power lost globally, which is $18.3 TRILLION

Failing to design for accessibility is no longer just a “social” oversight, it is an $18.3 trillion financial leak across Europe. In this webinar we will dive into the European Accessibility Act (EAA) that is currently in full force. Now, businesses face a stark choice: capture the “Purple Euro” or face steep fines and market exclusion. Join us for a C-Suite exchange on why inclusive design is the ultimate ROI strategy for 2026. 

When? Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 10:00 AM BST / 11:00 AM CET 

Register here to join the online webinar about The Purple Pound/Euro

In-person event at Redhill on Tuesday 9 June 2026: The rise of inclusive companies – How to make your workplace more accessible

This is an event poster with a cobalt blue background and the details of the session. At the top part of the image we see three tags in white background that present who the event is for: CEO, CPO, CDO/CTO. In the middle of the image it reads the title of the event: "The rise of inclusive companies". Underneath the subtitle "How to make your workplace more accessible". Below the title and subtitle we see a headshot of the speaker: Heike Jord Knit, CEO and Co-Founder of The Good Consulting Company as well as the logo of TGCC.

Did you know that…?  

  • 62% of employees would reject a job offer from an organisation that isn’t inclusive. 
  • 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? Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM BST 

Where? At 60 Station Rd, Redhill RH1 1PE (Door is opposite of Connells Estate Agent). Seminar room, 2nd  floor. 

Register here to join this in-person event in Redhill about accessibility in the workplace

Online webinar on 16 June 2026: Spend $1 get $100 return – Accessibility is an economic decision 

This is an event poster with a cobalt blue background and the details of the session. At the top part of the image we see three tags in white background that present who the event is for: CEO, CPO, CDO/CTO In the middle of the image it reads the title of the event: "Spend $1 get $100 return". Underneath the subtitle "Accessibility is an economic decision". Below the title and subtitle we see a headshot of the speaker: Caitlin Quinn, Chief of Creative Access at The Good Consulting Company as well as the logo of TGCC. On the right side we see some decorative bars in red, light blue and light orange.

Inclusive practices are not just ethical. They are financially sound: Return on accessibility can be up to $100 for every $1 invested. This is a hundred to one. That is not corporate social responsibility return, that is a clear business return. If any other initiative in your business portfolio delivered that number, you would scale it immediately. 

In this online webinar, Caitlin Quinn, Chief of Access Design at The Good Consulting Company, will cover why failing to invest in accessibility costs organisations more in the long run and will present options to help you make the case to leadership. 

When? Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 10:00 AM BST / 11:00 AM CET 

Register here to join this “Spend $1 get $100 return” online webinar

In-person Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Open Sessions 

Promotional banner for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on a light background. On the right side of the image, two people are shown smiling and sharing a warm, supportive interaction. One person, wearing a pink hoodie and a matching cap, has their arm around another person wearing a bright yellow padded jacket, a grey beanie hat, and large over-ear headphones. Both appear relaxed and happy, conveying a sense of connection and inclusion. At the top of the image, bold text reads: “Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training: Training locations near you.” On the left-hand side, additional text states: “Scan the QR code to book a call with our team". Below we have the QR code, TGCC logo and the Oliver's Campaign logo.

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: 

Guildford on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at The Guildford Institute (Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH, UK)  

Register here for the Oliver’s Training open session in Guildford

Worthing on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at Field Place Manor House and Barns (The Boulevard, Worthing BN13 1NP, UK). 

Register here for the Oliver’s Training open session in Worthing

Redhill on Thursday 18 June 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

In-person event in Brighton on Thursday 25 June 2026: How to make your workplace more accessible – The rise of inclusive companies 

In this 2-hour session, Heike J. Knip, CEO of The Good Consulting Company will repeat the same session described above for our audience in Brighton to highlight the potential of the disabled market in UK. Additionally, we will also present a few tips to help organisations make their workplace more accessible for everyone. 

When? Thursday 25 June 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM BST 

Where? At the Nile House (Nile St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HW, UK). The Forum room, 2nd floor. 

Register here to join this in-person event in Brighton about accessibility in the workplace

The rise of inclusive organisations 

We see the cover of the "How to lose a guy in 10 days" Hollywood movie where the text is changed. Instead of the main actors names' at the top, it reads: + "Inaccessible Design" + "Government Fines" On the bottom part, instead of the movie title, it reads: + "How to Lose $18.3 TRILLION" Underneath this, it reads "One of them is losing clients. The other one is losing a lawsuit." This refers to the two main characters in the movie that appear in the center of the image.

Over the coming months, we will continue expanding our calendar with even more opportunities for organisations to learn, connect, and act. Because the reality is clear: the disability market is no longer a niche audience to consider “later”. It is one of the largest underserved markets globally, representing millions of consumers, employees, and decision-makers with significant purchasing power and influence.  

For businesses, accessibility is no longer simply about compliance or reputation management. It is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage. Organisations that invest in accessible customer experiences, inclusive recruitment, accessible digital products, and disability confidence are seeing stronger customer loyalty, broader market reach, improved innovation, and better talent retention. 

At the same time, companies that delay action risk more than missed opportunities. They risk excluding potential customers, losing valuable talent, and falling behind competitors that already understand the commercial value of inclusion. As accessibility legislation continues to evolve globally, forward-thinking organisations are recognising that proactive adaptation is far more effective — and far less costly — than reactive change. 

Who should attend? 

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The conversations taking place across our June 2026 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? 

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