We are human-centric Equity
and Inclusion Consultants that creatively advance workplaces to impact cultural change.

“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.”

– Audre Lorde

Born Equal was founded by three creative women seeking purpose in taking action to eradicate Racism, specifically Anti-Blackness, and Ableism within creative spaces.

Based on our lived experiences, individual make-ups and collective values, all of the work that we create and deliver, at Born Equal Consults and with our interdependent partners, is rooted in Anti-Racism and Anti-Ableism.

We are on our own journeys of self discovery, accountability and growth and invite you to join us in beginning yours, supported with first hand knowledge, real world perspectives, humanity and trust.

Introducing our workshop: Disability Inclusive Design and Language

‘It was a delight having Deborah and Sulaiman running the virtual workshop for us around Demystifying inclusive Language and Design within the Disability and Neurodiversity landscape. It really made people think in a comfortable environment, opening up conversation and reflection. It was all very helpful but primarily that of the emphasis asking critical questions and sitting with the question around disability with the addition of hammering home that 80% of disabilities are acquired in someone’s lifetime, truly showing that this subject should not be ignored as it will affect pretty much everyone at some point. Additionally it being presented and gaining first hand experiences from Deborah and Sulaiman (through lived experiences) really added authenticity and passion.

All of the attendees left the workshop feeling not only more equipped and knowledgeable but assured when having further conversations. Could not recommend this workshop enough!’

- Becky Stormer, Deputy Head of Clients, Manning Gottlieb OMD

A product tile featuring headshots of Deborah (a white woman with long hair and glasses) next to Sulaiman (a British Pakistani Disabled AF man with a short shaved head) set on a forest background behind copy that reads ‘Disability Inclusive Design & Language’.

In this session, Deborah and Sulaiman work interdependently to take you through training that covers:

  • Disability definitions and who they are for

  • The social model of disability

  • Anti-Ableism, including case studies and structures within brand campaigns and everyday life

  • Disability justice and liberation

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