To be eligible for this programme, you must: 

• Be a creative who is disabled, neurodivergent, or lives with a mental health or chronic health condition. 

• Have previously studied in a creative field, or worked in the advertising, marketing and / or design industry (in roles such as art director, copywriter, content creator, graphic designer, or similar). 

• Possess a proficient level of English to participate effectively, as the programme will be delivered in English.​

• Be based in the UK, and have full UK working rights. 

• Have necessary support in place to be able to attend the course virtually and attend the in-person days at an accessible Central London location (please note depending on your circumstances, allowances can be made for virtual connection).

• Have the computer equipment/internet access in place to be able to attend virtual course sessions effectively.

We appreciate these terms can mean different things to different people. Below is a list of conditions people eligible for this programme may have.

Please apply even if your specific disability or condition is not listed here. 

• Hearing loss – D/deaf

• Hearing loss – hard of hearing

• Vision loss – Blind

• Vision loss – low vision/vision impairment

• Mobility – wheelchair user

• Mobility – restricted ambulation, balance challenges, lower limb loss

• Dexterity (for example, tremors, upper limb loss or hand loss, low grip strength or control)

• Musculoskeletal (for example, back or neck and shoulders)

• Memory challenges

• Specific learning difficulties (such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or Dyscalculia)

• Generalised learning disability

• Neurodiverse conditions (such as autism, sensory overload, ADHD and/or ADD)

• Mental health conditions (such as depression, bipolar or OCD)

• Long-term health conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, epilepsy or chronic pain)

Please note, we will never ask you to share more personal information with us than you are comfortable sharing.

Up to 20 people will be invited to join the programme.

In order to fill out the forms, you will need to open a free Google account.

1: Go to the Google Account Creation Page.
Open your web browser and go to accounts.google.com/signup.

2: Fill Out Your Information.
Enter your first name, last name, desired username, and create a strong password. Confirm your password.

3: Provide Recovery Information and Agree to Terms.
Add a phone number or recovery email, your birth date, and gender. Review and agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click "Next" or "Create account."

There is a two stage application process.

You can view the application process including all of the questions here.

In the first stage application we ask you to share: 

• Past work/education history (such as your skills, CV and portfolio) 

• Brief details of your disability or health condition  

• Your financial support needs, if any

• Your response to a brief, allowing you to showcase your creative skills and thought process

Once you have submitted your information you will be considered for selection to the second stage.

In the second stage application we ask you to share:

• Your ID and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

• A headshot / about you video

• Your availability for the programme dates, and any adjustments you may need

• Your creative strengths

• How you identify

Upon completion of this second stage, successful candidates will be contacted via email with an offer for a place on the programme.

As long as you have access to a laptop or computer, and a reliable internet connection you should be able to complete the application process.

We’re here to help. If you have questions about the application (no matter how big or small) or we can do anything to make the application process more accessible to you, please email emma@creativeequals.org

We have a team ready and willing to support you with the application form. If you are unable to fill it out individually, please email emma@creativeequals.org.

First stage applications open on Wednesday 12 November and close on Friday 5 December 2025. 

We will respond to all First stage applications received during this time. 

Second stage applications will close Friday 12 December 2025. 

We will respond to all applications by Friday 9 January 2026.

Yes. This programme is only open to people who have previously worked,or studied in the creative industry as a creative, creative strategist, art director, copywriter, editor, content creator or designer, or very similar role. 

If you’ve had occasional stints of freelance work then yes, absolutely. However please note that we’d need your full commitment for the duration of the programme.

If you are working outside the creative industry and would like to return to a creative role, you can apply. However you must be able to attend the full programme schedule.

If you have never worked or studied in the creative industry, then unfortunately this programme is not suitable for you.

Unfortunately not. This programme is specifically open to creatives who have previously studied or worked within the creative industry, who also live with disability, neurodiversity, mental health or chronic health conditions.  

Yes, we welcome applications from across the country. 

Please note there will be three in-person sessions in a central London location, which you will need to attend:

Monday 26 January, 9:30am - 3pm (Welcome Day

⁠Wednesday 11 February, 10am - 4pm (Presentation Day)

Wednesday 25 February, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Graduation Day)

If necessary, allowances can be made for a virtual connection.