The Personable approach aims to ensure that the sensitivities of all persons are taken into account
within the environments that we learn, shop, play and work.
within the environments that we learn, shop, play and work.
People whose lives are affected by disability, especially those which are often not immediately apparent, such as sensory processing disorders are often uncomfortable within their own communities through lack of understanding.
The Personable approach aims to put this right. Together with a growing network of businesses, we are working to ensure that the sensitivities of all persons are taken into account within the environments that we learn, shop, play and work.
A PEOPLE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
Difficulties with the processing of sensory information underpins many labels such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and other communication, learning, behavioural, motor, genetic and chromosomal disorders.
People who have difficulties processing information received from their senses can have difficulty in understanding the world around them. Unfamiliar environments can make them feel anxious, and they may choose to stay at home rather than going out. This can make them strangers in their own communities.
People-friendly environments give everyone the confidence to go out into the community and to engage as equal citizens in shops, restaurants, leisure venues and many more.
Creating a people-friendly environment can be simple and low cost, and there are many success stories giving confidence that all sorts of organisations can achieve this. The key factor is having front line staff who are aware of individual difference: we can provide a business consultation and tailored training to ensure this.
If you are interested in adopting the Personable approach within your business, please contact me.
there are three main elements to the Personable approach:
- the Personable charter
- awareness seminars for businesses
- affiliated logo - a network of Personable premises
adopting the Personable approach has opened my business up to a whole new catchment...
I have learnt so many things which will help my business
... photographer, Lisburn.