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Michael Osborne, CEO of Accessible Me Ltd, has shared a powerful reflection on the difficult balance between transparency and oversharing when discussing mental health in the workplace. At Accessible Me Ltd, we understand that our personal experiences shape who we are as professionals. Michael’s post serves as a reminder that mental health is an important part of building inclusive, supportive work environments. As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we stand with Michael in encouraging open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma and create a culture of understanding and compassion. How can you help? • Check in with your friends and colleagues. • Share resources like crisis lines and counselling services. • Support mental health organisations through donations or office initiatives. • Don’t wait - seek help early. Together, we can make a difference. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthAwareness #Accessibility #InclusionMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing

Today our CEO, Michael Osborne, has shared a powerful reflection: I am thinking once again about the difficult line between transparency, and downright oversharing, in my professional life. It would be easier to pretend I have no personal experience with suicide, but in my new role as CEO of Accessible Me Ltd, I feel strongly that speaking up about our mental health is crucial to our growth as a society, in and outside work. • Yes, I have experienced mental health crises. • Yes, I have experienced abuse. • Yes, I have experienced personal tragedy. • And yes, these things have driven me to the edge. You never truly know what your colleagues might be going through, so let’s be mindful, kind, and progressive in how we deal with mental health in a professional setting. For the next three years, the theme for this important day for is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide". It’s about reducing stigma and encouraging the kind of candid conversation that in many cases will be the difference between someone being here tomorrow, and not. What can you do? • Check in with your friends - talking about your own feelings might help them open up about theirs • Share helpful links to crisis lines and counselling services liberally and frequently (I have found Better Help a fantastic resource) • Donate to a mental health charity or raise money and awareness in the office with an event to mark the day • Seek help early. There is always someone to listen (The Samaritans) We all know the stats, so let’s act. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024 #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

At Accessible Me Ltd, we believe in fostering inclusive workplaces for all. Our CEO (Michael)'s latest article shares his personal insights into navigating the challenges of transparency and oversharing as someone with Tourette’s, autism, and ADHD. Let’s discuss how workplaces can better support neurodiverse employees. What tips and strategies can you share? Let us know in the comments! #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #WorkplaceInclusion #TouretteSyndrome #ADHD #Autism #PeopleFirst #MentalHealth

It’s Colour-Blind Awareness Day! I’ve got a personal story and some top accessibility tips to share with you. My first brush with colour blindness came at quite an early age, not because I discovered I was colour blind myself, but because I managed to upset a good friend with a throwaway comment about his drawing of Scooby-Doo. “Why is it all green?” I said. He got upset. I was upset that he was upset. And it stayed with me. All these years later, how do we indicate the most basic things in business? The traffic light system is still the default. Stop and go. Our KPI score, heatmaps, reporting dashboards. It’s red, amber, green right? Well for the 3 million people in the UK with colour blindness, that’s not differential. And therefore, not accessible! At the end of the day, we all see things differently. It’s important to raise awareness of all the ways this can manifest. Colour blindness is just one of them, so today, why not take a few moments to check out our tips for keeping your workplace accessible for people across that spectrum. My tips for how to make the workplace more accessible for those with colour blindness: ● If colour is important, use labels to indicate ● Ensure high colour contrast in comms and presentations - this is the difference in brightness between background and foreground colours. Low contrast happens when two colours are similar (ie: yellow and orange) This free tool can help WebAIM contrast checker: https://lnkd.in/e9zGQ8eE ● Avoid glare by using black on off-white rather than brilliant white ● Use other means than colour to differentiate or portray information (i.e.: font size and weight, symbols, patterns) #ColourBlindAwarenessDay #ColorBlindAwarenessDay #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

It’s Colour-Blind Awareness Day! 🎨👀 Today, we remember John Dalton, born on 6th September 1766, who first theorised the existence of colour blindness... though he believed it was caused by blue liquid in his eyes! Fast forward 150 years, and DNA studies have since revealed inherited colour blindness as the cause. At Accessible Me Ltd, we’re all about raising awareness for accessibility in the workplace. Colour blindness, or Daltonism, impacts 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women, and yet, many of our business tools rely heavily on colour indicators like red, amber, and green — this isn’t accessible for everyone! In our latest article, I share some personal experiences and dive into practical tips to make your workplace more accessible for those with colour blindness. Our tips for inclusivity: 🏷️ Use labels or patterns alongside colour to convey meaning 🌈 Ensure high colour contrast between text and backgrounds 🌤️ Avoid glare — opt for black text on off-white backgrounds 🔤 Use font size, weight, and symbols in addition to colour to differentiate information We all see things differently. So let’s ensure everyone can access the information they need, in the way that works best for them. Check out the full article to learn more about Colour-Blind Awareness Day and how you can make your workplace more inclusive! #ColourBlindAwarenessDay #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleMe #Accessibility #Equality #InclusiveWorkplace

It’s Colour Blind Awareness Day! We’ve got a personal story from our CEO, and some top accessibility tips to share with you. My first brush with colour blindness came at quite an early age, not because I discovered I was colour blind myself, but because I managed to upset a good friend with a throwaway comment about his drawing of Scooby-Doo. “Why is it all green?” I said... He got upset. I was upset that he was upset. And it stayed with me. All these years later, how do we indicate the most basic things in business? The traffic light system is still the default. Stop and go. Our KPI score, heatmaps, reporting dashboards. It’s red, amber, green right? Well for the 3 million people in the UK with colour blindness, that’s not differential. And therefore, not accessible! At the end of the day, we all see things differently. It’s important to raise awareness of all the ways this can manifest. Colour blindness is just one of them, so today, why not take a few moments to check out our tips for keeping your workplace accessible for people across that spectrum. Our tips for how to make the workplace more accessible for those with colour blindness: ●      If colour is important, use labels to indicate ●      Ensure high colour contrast in comms and presentations - this is the difference in brightness between background and foreground colours. Low contrast happens when two colours are similar (i.e.: yellow and orange) This free tool can help WebAIM contrast checker ●      Avoid glare by using black on off-white rather than brilliant white ●      Use other means than colour to differentiate or portray information (ie: font size and weight, symbols, patterns) #ColourBlindAwarenessDay #ColorBlindAwarenessDay #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

It’s Colour-Blind Awareness Day! We’ve got a personal story from Michael Osborne, our CEO, and some top accessibility tips to share with you. Michael's first brush with colour blindness came at quite an early age, not because he discovered he was colour blind himself, but because he managed to upset a good friend with a throwaway comment about his drawing of Scooby-Doo. “Why is it all green?”, Mike asked. He got upset. Mike was upset that he was upset. And it stayed with him... All these years later, how do we indicate the most basic things in business? The traffic light system is still the default. Stop and go. Our KPI score, heatmaps, reporting dashboards. It’s red, amber, green right? Well for the three million people in the UK with colour blindness, that’s not differential. And therefore, not accessible! At the end of the day, we all see things differently. It’s important to raise awareness of all the ways this can manifest. Colour blindness is just one of them, so today, why not take a few moments to check out our tips for keeping your workplace accessible for people across that spectrum. Our tips for how to make the workplace more accessible for those with colour blindness: ● If colour is important, use labels to indicate ● Ensure high colour contrast in comms and presentations - this is the difference in brightness between background and foreground colours. Low contrast happens when two colours are similar (i.e.: yellow and orange) This free tool can help WebAIM contrast checker: https://lnkd.in/dFQdhvK ● Avoid glare by using black on off-white rather than brilliant white ● Use other means than colour to differentiate or portray information (i.e.: font size and weight, symbols, patterns) #ColourBlindAwarenessDay #ColorBlindAwarenessDay #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

Chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the 5th September is International Day of Charity. To mark this important day, we’d like to spotlight a UK-wide charity based locally to us in Rugby that supports people experiencing social exclusion and isolation through disability, long term illness, or disadvantage. Like Accessible Me Ltd, Circles Network adopts a person-centred approach. And we particularly love their Equine Facilitated Learning, where life-changing connections are made between humans and horses!🐴 How are you and your company marking the occasion? What charities would you like to shout about? https://lnkd.in/e9zXsSxV #InternationalDayOfCharity #InternationalDayOfCharity2024 #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

Chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the 5th September is International Day of Charity. To mark this important day, we’d like to spotlight a UK-wide charity based locally to us in Rugby that supports people experiencing social exclusion and isolation through disability, long term illness, or disadvantage. Like Accessible Me Ltd, Circles Network adopts a person-centred approach. And we particularly love their Equine Facilitated Learning, where life-changing connections are made between humans and horses!🐴 How are you and your company marking the occasion? What charities would you like to shout about? https://lnkd.in/ed7dshhh #InternationalDayOfCharity #InternationalDayOfCharity2024 #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters

Chosen by the United Nations to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the 5th September is International Day of Charity. To mark this important day, we’d like to spotlight a UK-wide charity based locally to us in Rugby that supports people experiencing social exclusion and isolation through disability, long term illness, or disadvantage. Like Accessible Me Ltd, Circles Network adopts a person-centred approach. And we particularly love their Equine Facilitated Learning, where life-changing connections are made between humans and horses!🐴 How are you and your company marking the occasion? What charities would you like to shout about? #InternationalDayOfCharity #InternationalDayOfCharity2024 #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters