In the media

Recent media coverage

Business Disability Forum is regularly in the media, whether we are publishing new research, responding to policy announcements, or providing comment on the news agenda.

• The Telegraph, Raconteur, People Management and Personnel Today are among the titles that covered the launch of BDF’s latest research looking at the unintended consequences of mandatory disability workforce and disability pay gap reporting. Read the press release on our media centre.
• BDF’s Director of Public Policy and Resources, Angela Matthew, talks to BBC Access All about proposed changes to Access to work included in the Government’s green paper.
• BDF’s Hazel Leighfield and Lucy Ruck write for Inclusive Design magazine on how to make workplaces more accessible. The magazine features images from BDF’s Disability Smart image collection.
• BDF’s CEO, Diane Lightfoot, speaks to HR Magazine about how HR can support the needs of deaf employees.
• RNIB Connect Radio interview BDF’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Lara Davis, about Business Disability Forum’s Sight Loss Toolkit and its work around workplace adjustments.
• Fairplay Talks announces the finalists of BDF’s Disability Smart Awards 2025. Find out more about all the finalists on the Disability Smart Awards page.

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