Happy Smiles Training


In 2024 I was lucky enough to come across a local disabled people led social enterprise based in Wigan and dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity through lived experiences. Having a disability myself their work to promote inclusion for everyone was wonderful to witness. Seeing disability as a positive driver for change and that everybody, no matter what their disability, is a key piece in making society and the world of employment a better place. What makes Happy Smiles Training special is that the training given to organistaions is by the volunteers themselves, using their experiences of disability, to make for a truly profound experience as they deliver their talks. I asked Happy Smiles if there was anything I could do for them, and they where open to my ideas. I suggested a poster and animation, which you can see below. They were very happy with the finished pieces, and I was so pleased to help out such an inspiring enterprise.

Please tap on the poster to enlarge, if using mobile/ tablet, and to enlarge the animation, please click on the white arrowed square, located at the bottom right of the video.
My poster with the volunteers as jigsaws pieces, showing their unity and shared mission to create inclusive communities.
My animation which brings to life my poster, “Creating Inclusive Communities”.



(C) 2025 David Prescott