Disability Inclusion & Equality: We Must Get Better at Listening
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Business Disability Forum’s CEO Diane Lightfoot shares why we need to...
Global Conference: Creating a Disability Smart World Together
This year’s global conference organised by the Business Disability Forum will focus on 'Creating a disability smart world together'. The...
Disability Smart Awards 2023 Open for Nominations
Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2023 open for nominations on Thursday 1 December. The awards are free to enter and open...
Inequality & Pay Gaps Persist for Workers With Disabilities
New analysis published by the TUC this week has revealed that inequality and pay gaps persist for workers with disabilities.
New Resources for Employers to Support People With Sight Loss
Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched a new range of free resources aimed at providing employers, health care professionals and businesses with...
3/4 Neurodiverse Employees Struggling with Mental Health
Around three-quarters (70%) of neurodiverse employees are currently suffering with mental health issues, prompting the need for greater support in the workplace,...
UK Government Provides Online Service to Help Employers Better Support People With Disabilities at...
Thousands of businesses across the UK will benefit from a new £6.4 million online service to help employers better support disabled people...
BDF Launches Free Disability Inclusion Resources for SMEs
Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched a range of free disability inclusion resources for the UK’s small- and medium-sized business community (SMEs)....
Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Reveals 2022’s Finalists
The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) has announced this year’s awards finalists. Every year, the RIDI Awards bring together...
Six out of 10 Neurodivergent Staff Experience Stigma at Work
A new study has revealed that 61% of neurodivergent employees have experienced stigma or felt misunderstood at some point during their career.