To be eligible for this programme you must:

• Be disabled, or identify as disabled, or have a chronic illness, mental health condition or identify as neurodivergent. 

• Have previously worked or studied as a  creative, art director, copywriter, content creator or designer or very similar role, in the advertising, marketing and/or design industry.

• As the programme is delivered in English, applicants must possess a proficient level of English to participate effectively.​

• Reside in the UK and have full UK working rights.

• Have support structures in place to be able to attend the course virtually and attend the in-person days at a Central London location (depending  on your circumstances, allowances will be made for a virtual connection).

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

This programme is for people who identify as disabled, or who might have long term health conditions or access needs, or identify as neurodiverse.

This might mean different things to different people, so examples include:

• 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

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

This is not a exhaustive list, so please still apply if your disability/neurodiverse condition is not on the list. Please note: we will never ask you to share more than you are comfortable sharing.

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

There is a 2 stage application process.

You can view the application process and all the questions in detail here.

The first application includes questions about:

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

• Your disability/health conditions

• Your Financial support needs, if any

• A brief for your to showcase your creative skills/creative thought process

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

The second stage application includes questions about:

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

• a headshot/about you video

• Your availability for the specific programme dates, and any adjustments you might like

• Your creative strengths

• A guide to working with you

• How you identify

You shouldn’t need access to anything high-tech to be able to complete your application. As long as you have access to a mobile device or computer, and a reliable internet connection you should be able to complete the application process.

We want you to be able to apply to the best of your ability, so if you have any questions about the application (no matter how big or small) or if you need us to make any adjustments to make this form accessible for you, please let us know and we will do our best to support your requirements. Please contact anna@creativeequals.org

We have a team ready to support you with the application form, if you are unable to fill it out individually. Please let us know you need support by emailing anna@creativeequals.org

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

We will respond to all First Stage applications throughout the application period.

Second stage applications will close Friday 12 December.

We will respond to all applications by Friday 10 January.

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 in a job outside of 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 only open disabled/neurodiverse creatives who have experience either studying or working as a creative in the advertising and design industry.

This programme is better suited to disabled or neurodiverse people who have already spent time working as a creative.

Yes.

Please note there will be three in-person sessions in a central London location which you’ll need to attend.

These are:
These dates are in person, in London:

•⁠ ⁠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 will be made for a virtual connection.