Visionsense About Us Page

Vision Sense was established in 2003 by disabled people who wanted to improve
services and employment for disabled people in the North East and deliver training,
advice and consultation themselves. It was one of the first social enterprises of
disabled people in the region which earned fees without relying on charitable
funding.

It is controlled and led by disabled people and is proud to be an Open College
Network Centre. Vision Sense is a not-for-profit organisation, which invests revenue
back into promoting independent living, human rights and tackling inequality in
excluded communities, giving you even more equality for your money!

Vision Sense services assist clients to evaluate, improve and deliver their roles
confidently whilst meeting the requirements of their local people and legislation.
Vision Sense works for Councils, Police Forces, Health Trusts, Universities,
Government Departments and private companies in social care, health, housing,
transport, community safety and adult learning.

Vision Sense Access Consultancy has gained a nationwide reputation for professional
services throughout design and project delivery. Its appraisals, reports, access
reviews and audits have delivered results in all areas of the built environment, from
museums and galleries and important historic and outdoor attractions to industrial
and office environments and universities.

Vision Sense trainers and auditors are qualified, experienced professionals who are
fully versed in the current status of equality policy, procedure and legislation. This
commitment to continuous knowledge development enables Vision Sense to provide
our clients with training that is current and applicable to their businesses and
organisations .

Vision Sense also provides accredited Access and Inclusive Environments training to
learners of all ages, using a hands-on practical approach to learning that has seen
high pass rates on accredited courses.

Vision Sense has led the way in disablist hate crime research and work with victims
and Survivors in the region, as well as in personalisation and the transformation of
social care and health services. Vision Sense is now established as a reputable and
trustworthy source for Training, Access, Policy and Research in all areas of Equality.
The company continues to offer bespoke and specialist Equality Solutions.