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Accessibility

Accessibility

Our goal is to make our programmes as accessible as possible. Each programme is designed with input from our cohorts and tailored to meet the unique needs of each group. During the application process, we will ask you to detail any accessibility needs we can support you with.

If you would like to request support in completing your application (e.g. transcribing your application answers), or to discuss your accessibility needs please email programmes@hatchenterprise.org

A note on language

Hatch acknowledges the Social Model of Disability, meaning we take the view that people are disabled by societal barriers, not by their impairment or difference.

We use the phrase ‘Disabled and neurodivergent’ to refer to individuals including but not limited to: those with physical, visual, hearing, hidden and invisible impairments, people with long-term health conditions, people with learning difficulties, people who are autistic, ADHDers, those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and those with conditions such as Tourette’s syndrome, epilepsy or chronic mental health illnesses such as bipolar disorder or BPD (borderline personality disorder), as well as those multiply neurodivergent (with multiple neurodivergent conditions).

We have decided to use the phrase ‘Disabled and neurodivergent’ to make it clear to potential applicants with neurodivergence who may not identify as Disabled that this programme is also for them. However, we acknowledge, under the Equality Act 2010, that neurodivergent people are considered to have a disability. Our language is not intended to divide but to ensure clarity to those seeking our support. 

While we use the term neurodivergent, we understand some may feel more aligned with terms such as neurodiverse or neuro minority. Our aim is not to undermine personal preferences in terminology, and we acknowledge and respect individuals’ lived experiences. If you wish for us to use specific terminology when speaking with you, please let one of the team know, and we will gladly oblige.

Throughout the creation of this programme and the evaluation of our language choices, we’ve been working alongside inclusion consultancy Diversity & Ability. For more information on how we’ve been proactively making changes to our processes to better support Disabled and neurodivergent people, you can access the report here.