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Disabled people often not seen in media and advertising content, new research finds
Images of wheelchair and mobility scooter users are the most likely to have been seen in content to represent disability (by 26 per cent of respondents). Less than a quarter…
New Changing the image of disability campaign research launches
How might it feel to rarely see yourself represented in the images you see in the media, marketing and advertising? Would you want to work for an organisation, buy products…
The Government’s Disability Action Plan: Its history and content
Last week saw the publication of the UK government’s Disability Action Plan. The purpose of the Disability Action Plan was to provide short-term measures that the government can achieve during…
Disability Action Plan is a missed opportunity on employment
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Disability Action Plan (5 February) Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, said: “We welcome the publication of the Disability Action Plan and…
Prime Minister must rethink decision on Disability Minister role
Business Disability Forum is calling on the Prime Minister to rethink his decision to downgrade the Disability Minister role and instead use this as an opportunity to make disabled people…
Disability Smart Awards 2024 and A to Z of disability launched
Business Disability Forum (BDF) has opened nominations for its Disability Smart Awards 2024 (1 December) along with launching a new A to Z of disability resource with free information for…
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