Changing the image of disability

Our campaign to increase representation and improve how disabled people and disability are portrayed in images.

A smiling woman with Cerebral Palsy shops for dresses. She uses two bright green walking sticks.
Two colleagues chat while making drinks in a work kitchen area. One has a facial difference and sight loss.
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Disability Smart Image Bank

Working with disabled people we have created an image bank which accurately and realistically portrays disability.
Three colleagues with less visible disabilities walk together laughing and holding coffees in an office.

Image gallery

Preview some of the images from our Disability Smart Image Bank.
Young woman with cerebral palsy uses walking sticks to help her shop for clothes.

Information for the media

Access to free images from our Disability Smart Image Bank and guidance on using disability-smart imagery for the media.
Simon Minty

Campaign supporters

We’re delighted to have the support of a number of high-profile people with lived experience of disability.
A photographer takes photos of models in a clothes shop.

Behind the scenes

Our first collection of images was taken across 6 locations and multiple settings, and involved over 40 disabled volunteer and professional models. Watch this video for a peek behind the…
Group of people with diverse disabilities in a work meeting.

Thank you

A big thank you to everyone that was involved in helping us develop this campaign and resources.

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Access to our full Disability Smart Image Bank is just one of the many exclusive benefits enjoyed by our 580+ Members, which include UK and global brands, public and third sector organisations.

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Delegates at a BDF conference

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Join us to access disability inclusion advice and support, and to learn from other organisations.
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