Empowering Employees with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions
At Ablepreneurs® we believe that every employee deserves the opportunity to thrive at work, regardless of disability or chronic health condition. We help organisations build truly inclusive environments where all individuals can contribute their unique talents and feel valued, supported, and empowered.
According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, 36% of working-age people in the UK reported having at least one long-term (chronic) health condition in the first quarter of 2023.
Every team likely includes employees with health needs — visible or invisible. Even if not disclosed, these conditions can impact productivity, wellbeing, or attendance.
Employers should assume some employees may need adjustments, rather than treating it as a rare exception. Planning proactively is much easier than reacting to problems later.
How We Help
We provide a comprehensive range of services designed to support both organisations and employees:
Chronic Illness & Disability Ambassador Program
Foster inclusion and support by empowering ambassadors to champion wellbeing and accessibility across your organisation.
Mentoring Service
Support both employees and employers through tailored mentoring, building understanding, confidence, and workplace success.
Workshops & Training
Deliver practical, interactive sessions that equip teams with the knowledge and skills to support colleagues with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Ongoing Partnership
Inclusion is a journey, not a one-time project. We work alongside you to measure progress, adapt strategies, and ensure long-term success.
Transition to Self-Employment
When the 9–5 no longer fits, Ablepreneurs offers a compassionate bridge to self-employment.
Chronic Illness & Disability Ambassador
A point of contact for employees with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
We help businesses create a Chronic Illness and Disability Ambassador program that fosters inclusion, support, and understanding across the organisation. By setting up this program, we work with your team to identify passionate employees to act as ambassadors, provide tailored training on disability awareness and chronic health challenges, and develop clear guidance and resources for staff.
This initiative helps employees feel seen, supported, and empowered, while giving your organisation practical strategies to improve accessibility, wellbeing, and engagement. Together, we can build a workplace culture where every employee thrives, regardless of health conditions or disabilities.
Mentoring
We offer a mentoring service designed to support both employees and employers, bridging understanding and improving workplace outcomes.
Employees receive guidance, encouragement, and strategies to thrive despite chronic health conditions or disabilities, while employers gain insight, tools, and best practices to create an inclusive, supportive environment.
This dual approach strengthens communication, builds trust, and fosters a workplace where everyone can succeed.
Workshops And Training
Our workshops and training programs are designed to equip your team with the knowledge and skills to create a truly inclusive workplace.
We offer interactive sessions on disability awareness, chronic illness in the workplace, accessibility best practices, and fostering employee wellbeing.
Through practical tools, real-life scenarios, and open discussion, your staff will learn how to support colleagues effectively, improve communication, and build a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered..
Transition to Self-Employment
Whether you're an employer supporting a valued team member through transition, or an individual seeking purpose beyond the traditional workday, we provide tailored guidance, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to help you explore new possibilities.
This service honours your experience, protects your wellbeing, and opens the door to meaningful, flexible work on your terms.