For many blind and partially sighted people, job hunting can feel like shouting into a void. They apply. They wait. And more often than not, they receive no response—or a generic rejection that offers no insight, no encouragement, and no explanation. Yet behind every application is someone who has likely
Many companies today proudly reference their commitment to diversity and inclusion. But for blind and partially sighted jobseekers, these promises often fall short when met with inaccessible processes, unconscious bias, and token gestures. Disability inclusion must move beyond well-meaning words. It needs to be embedded in recruitment strategy, resourced appropriately,
This week, I had the pleasure of attending Highways UK 2024, an incredible event that brought together over 10,000 attendees and more than 375 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions for the highways sector. As someone deeply involved in accessibility and disability inclusion, events like these offer a vital platform to explore
This Is What I’ve Been Arguing for Years: Disabled Young People Are Being Written Off As a fully qualified careers advisor and a disabled person myself, I have seen the challenges disabled young people face from both sides of the divide. For years, I’ve argued that too many young people
We are thrilled to announce that Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition, made a triumphant return to her old stomping ground—Salon International 2024! Seema was there to continue her mission of championing accessibility in the hair and beauty industry, and it was an incredibly productive event. Over the course
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Clive Bairsto and the Street Works UK team for inviting us to the incredible Street Works UK Awards 2024. Held at the prestigious House of Commons Members’ Dining Room, the evening was an inspiring celebration of innovation and excellence within the street
We are excited to announce that Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition, will be attending the Street Works UK Awards 2024 at the prestigious House of Commons Members’ Dining Room on Thursday, 10th October. This event will bring together leaders and innovators from the street works sector to celebrate
Seema Flower, founder of Blind Ambition and a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, took the stage at the MiDAS 30th Celebration event at Aintree Racecourse, marking an important milestone for the Community Transport Association. MiDAS, a leading initiative ensuring safe, legal, and comfortable journeys for disabled people in taxis and
