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Changing the image of disability: why authentic representation is so important for the disabled community
Lucy Ruck, BDF’s Taskforce Manager, talks about our Changing the image of disability campaign. How often do you see yourself? I’m not talking about seeing yourself in a mirror, but…
Autumn Statement: Back to work plans unrealistic and out-of-touch
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, today (22 November), Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, said: “We are left concerned and saddened by many of the measures for disabled…
Autumn Statement: A little too much ‘stick’?
The focus of today’s (22 November) Autumn Statement was very much growth, with no less than 110 measures announced – though the Chancellor jokingly reassured the Commons that he wasn’t…
Global Conference 2023 highlights
Being the right amount of scared about AI At our Global Conference 2023, Sam Buckley, our Policy Engagement Manager, shares highlights from the ‘Better Together with Tech’ panel on 1…
New guides for business on guide dogs, assistance animals and emotional support animals
Business Disability Forum has published a series of short guides today (7 November) offering advice to all businesses on how to welcome disabled customers and employees with assistance and support…
Global Conference 2023 highlights: “Just start” with inclusive recruitment
Rebecca Elliott, Disability Business Partner at Business Disability Forum, looks back on the ‘Working together to tap into disabled talent’ panel discussions at our Global Conference on 1 November 2023…
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Business Disability Forum’s Global Assessment
Sign-up deadline extended to 28 November. Use Business Disability Forum’s Global Assessment to improve disability inclusion across your global organisation.

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

Annual Conference 2025 highlights
Disability inclusion leaders share what “business as usual” means today. Sponsored by Microlink and co-hosted by EBRD.
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