--- title: "Free webinar: International Women's Day - Breaking Barriers: Empowering Disabled Women" description: Join us for a free webinar on empowering disabled women in financial services, featuring industry leaders and practical strategies for inclusion. image: https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/hubfs/IWD%20webinar.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/free-webinar-international-womens-day-breaking-barriers-empowering-disabled-women#main-content) [![VP logo](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-4.png?width=100&height=100&name=2-4.png)](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com) - [Home](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/) - [VP News](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news) - [What we do](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/about-us) Show submenu for What we do - [Elevate Programme](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/elevate-programme) - [Talent On-Demand](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/talent-on-demand) - [DEI](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/dei) - [Contact us](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/contact-us) - [Apply now](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/careers) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/) - [VP News](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news) - [What we do](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/about-us) Show submenu for What we do - [Elevate Programme](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/elevate-programme) - [Talent On-Demand](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/talent-on-demand) - [DEI](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/dei) - [Contact us](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/contact-us) - [Apply now](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/careers) Mar 19, 2025 5:51:20 PM # Free webinar: International Women's Day - Breaking Barriers: Empowering Disabled Women [Isabel Ward](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/author/isabel-ward) Share: [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/free-webinar-international-womens-day-breaking-barriers-empowering-disabled-women) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/free-webinar-international-womens-day-breaking-barriers-empowering-disabled-women) We are proud to be hosting a free online webinar to celebrate International Women's Day in partnership with [EdenChase Associates](https://edenchase.com/) and supported by [Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF)](https://www.wibf.org.uk/). This inspiring event is dedicated to accelerating progress for disabled women and women returners, focusing on the financial services sector. The discussion will explore tangible strategies to close employment and pay gaps, highlighting the importance of flexible working policies and inclusive recruitment practices. Keynote speaker [**Cressida Stephenson**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cressidastephenson/), Founder of EdenChase Associates, will share her lived experiences across various industries, offering actionable insights to foster accessibility and inclusion. - [**Becks Brindley**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrindley/), Digital Accessibility Lead at NatWest, will present how NatWest is driving systemic change. - [Akua Opong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akua-opong/)**,** Senior Engineer at London Stock Exchange, will share where she sees the biggest barriers and how she has been the change, empowered others and accelerated action within LSEG - [**Kris Foster**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-foster-8530b939/) from Project Nemo will share his perspective as a male ally and advocate for inclusive workplaces. **The event aims to empower organisations to create pathways for disabled women and neurodiverse talent to thrive in the financial services sector.** ## **Friday 28th March 1-2pm** [Register for free](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-breaking-barriers-empowering-disabled-women-tickets-1262773372149?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)   **![Breaking barriers: Empowering disabled women](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IWD%20webinar.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=IWD%20webinar.png)** [Charity & Partnerships](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/tag/charity-partnerships) ## Related posts [![WIBF ConneXion Hub](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIBF%20hub%20logo.png?height=200&name=WIBF%20hub%20logo.png)](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/vantage-point-partners-with-wibf) [Charity & Partnerships](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/tag/charity-partnerships) ## [Vantage Point partners with Women in Banking & Finance](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/vantage-point-partners-with-wibf) [Isabel Ward](https://www.vantagepointglobal.com/news/author/isabel-ward) Feb 21, 2025 11:35:04 AM Vantage Point were delighted to become an official partner of Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF) in... 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