Empowerment, Overcoming Barriers, and Judging the Disability Power 100
Joanne Austin, Global Inclusion Manager for HSBC and one of our 2024 judges tells us more about her background, what inspires her, and why she chose to be part of the Disability Power 100 awards…“I joined HSBC about seven years ago working in compliance assurance, after almost three decades at NatWest. I have always had […]
Never lose sight of how important you are
We’ve been talking to some of our 2024 judges to find out more about their background, what motivates and drives them and why they’re a judge for the Disability Power 100 awards…Jacqueline Winstanley, Founder and CEO of Universal inclusion & The Inclusive Entrepreneur“Throughout my whole career I’ve always worked in the realms of reducing inequalities […]
Lloyds Banking Group’s Approach to Disability and Neuro-inclusion
We’ve been talking to some of our 2024 sponsors to find out why they made the important decision to sponsor the Disability Power 100 awards in 2024.As one of the UK’s largest financial services organisations, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is known for having some fantastic role models, who have been named on the Power 100 […]
Reflections from the No. 1 Spot on the Disability Power 100 and Chair of Judges
Named No. 1 in the Disability Power 100 2023 list, Dr Shani Dhanda joined us this year to take on the role as Chair of Judges. She reflects on how it felt to be recognised as the UK’s most influential disabled person, and what her experience was like as Chair of Judges – a harder […]
Purple Goat’s Mission to Empower Disability Representation in Marketing
In today’s landscape, true inclusion goes beyond simply ticking a box—it’s about authentically representing and uplifting diverse communities. This ethos is the heartbeat of Purple Goat, the world’s only disability-led and disability-focused marketing agency. With a team where more than 50% have a disability, Purple Goat is dedicated to fostering an environment of welcome and […]
Event livestream planned
In the last few weeks we’ve been in touch with this year’s finalists to invite them to the Disability Power 100 event. At the event the UK’s 100 most influential disabled people will be announced and celebrated. Presented by the charismatic Fats Timbo, with entertainment from Signkid and Kelli Blanchett, the event promises to be […]