Business Disability Forum
We are the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We work in partnership with business, Government, and disabled people to remove barriers to inclusion. Our 550+ members employ over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
What's new
Changing the image of disability: new research
As part of our ‘Changing the image of disability’ campaign, we commissioned and conducted new research on the representation of disability in the media, advertising and on TV.
Disability Smart Awards 2024 finalists announced
Announcing the finalists of the Disability Smart Awards 2024.
Intersectional experiences at work
In the Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023, sponsored by Microlink, we asked disabled employees how their experiences of work had been affected by different characteristics such as age, race, gender, and sexual orientation.
'If you don't mind me asking...' season 2
All the episodes of the second season of our podcast are now available.
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Blog
See all BlogsNew Changing the image of disability campaign research launches
The Government’s Disability Action Plan: Its history and content
Season’s greetings from Business Disability Forum
Changing the image of disability: why authentic representation is so important for the disabled community
Highlights
Our services
We provide a number of services to our members with pragmatic support by sharing expertise, advice and providing training and networking opportunities.
Policy
Our policy work influences Government and policy development so that people with disabilities and long-term conditions are heard.
Networks & taskforces
Our taskforces and networks meet regularly across a number of workstreams to provide pragmatic advice and discussion.
Events
We regularly run conferences, workshops, learning and development opportunities alongside annual events.