Cabability, a trailblazer in accessible and inclusive travel, has been named a finalist for the Employer of the Year Award at the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Ironmarket Wealth. This category recognises organisations that go above and beyond in creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Cabability is dedicated to ensuring that people of all abilities can experience the world with dignity and ease. From planning accessible journeys and booking transport to creating bespoke itineraries and accommodations, Cabability is redefining what it means to travel inclusively. Based in Staffordshire, the company has quickly become a leader in the accessible travel sector.
Cabability’s ethos of inclusion extends beyond its services into its workforce. As both a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, the company actively champions diversity, employing individuals with disabilities and those over the age of 50. By embracing an age-diverse and ability-inclusive team, Cabability ensures its values are reflected in every aspect of the business.
The company runs Supported Work Placement Opportunities (SWOPs) in partnership with the Job Centre, helping individuals with disabilities or those re-entering the workforce build confidence, skills, and long-term employment. Several successful SWOP participants have gone on to secure permanent roles within Cabability, significantly contributing to the organisation’s ongoing success.
Cabability also collaborates with DeafLinks in Stoke-on-Trent, providing British Sign Language (BSL) training for drivers and offering accessible transport services for individuals with hearing loss. .
Cabability’s nomination for Employer of the Year is a testament to its commitment to being an ethical, inclusive and supportive employer in Staffordshire.