BDF Calls on Next Government to Prioritise Disability Employment
The Business Disability Forum has called on the future government to make disability employment an urgent priority at its annual conference in London this week.
80% of Mattel’s Global Games Portfolio Will be Colourblind Accessible by End of 2024
Mattel has announced that 80% of its global games portfolio will be colourblind accessible by the end of the year, and 90% in 2025, as part of its commitment to create more inclusive play experiences.
BDF Launches Resources to Help Employers Understand Needs of Disabled Employees Around Tech
The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has announced the launch of free online resources to help employers understand the needs of disabled employees around technology.
Revealed: 2024’s Disability Smart Awards Winners
The winners of Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2024 were announced at a ceremony in London last night (30 April).
Why All Businesses Need to Value Disability Inclusion
Disability Smart Awards’ Co-host and TV presenter Simon Minty highlights why all businesses need to value workplace disability inclusion.
BDF: Changing the Image of Disability Representation in Media
The Business Disability Forum is hosting a webinar on 18 April 2024 aimed at revolutionising the way today's media depicts disability.
Employers in Tech ‘Massively’ Underestimate Neurodivergent Talent, Study Shows
A new report from the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) has revealed that tech employers "massively" underestimate neurodivergent talent in their workforce.
Seven out of 10 Employees Don’t Know the Meaning of Neurodiversity, Reveals Research
Around seven out of 10 US employees either said they are unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity or don't know its meaning, reveals new research.
How to Adapt Communication to Support Neurodiversity at Work
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Consultant and trainer Joe Butler shares the importance of effective communication for neurodiverse staff. Butler also provides...
BDF Announces 2024 Disability Smart Awards Finalists
The Business Disability Forum has revealed the list of inspiring finalists for this year's Disability Smart Awards.