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
Disability Smart Awards 2024 open for entries
Entries are now open to UK and global organisations of all sizes and sectors, within and outside BDF membership. Deadline is 21 January 2024.
A to Z of disability
Now available is our A to Z of disability, a quick reference glossary of disability-related terms for organisations. It's free and open to all.
Changing the image of disability
Our ‘Changing the image of disability’ campaign aims to increase representation and improve how disabled people and disability are portrayed in images.
Our podcast is back for a second season
Season 2 of our podcast and webisode series “If you don’t mind me asking…” launched on 1 November. New episodes are released every 3 weeks.
It is by working together with Business Disability Forum and other companies that we can help create a better work environment for all people with disabilities
Join us to access advice and support on your disability-smart journey.
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Become a Business Disability Forum member to access a wealth of advice and guidance to help you support your disabled staff and customers.
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Blog
See all BlogsChanging the image of disability: why authentic representation is so important for the disabled community
Autumn Statement: A little too much ‘stick’?
Global Conference 2023 highlights: being the right amount of scared about AI
Global Conference 2023 highlights: “Just start” with inclusive recruitment
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.
