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Our Members and Partners include global brands, UK businesses and public sector organisations of all sizes, from a wide range of sectors and industries. Read what they say about working with us.
We are proud to be members of Business Disability Forum
We are proud to be members of Business Disability Forum.
BDF has supported us to make sure we make things easier and offer the right and best support to our people with long-term health conditions and disabilities.
The support from the Advice Line has been fantastic and the resources such as toolkits, webinars and online guidance makes it easy for our people to support our people who need some extra help to be their best at work.
This support led to us achieving Disability Confident Level 2 in 2023 and level 3 (Disability Confident Leader) in 2024 which shows our commitment to the hiring, development and retention of our people with disabilities and health conditions.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services’ membership with Business Disability Forum has been instrumental in supporting our journey
As an organisation committed to accessibility and inclusion, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services’ membership with Business Disability Forum has been instrumental in supporting our journey.
Given the unique nature of our services, BDF have constantly adapted to our specific needs, helping us navigate complex challenges with confidence. The resources, support, and expert advice we have received from BDF have been invaluable, empowering us to drive meaningful change and ensure accessibility remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Additionally, BDFs Emergency Services and Law Enforcement Network has proven to be an invaluable platform for collaboration with other emergency service organisations facing similar challenges, providing us with useful connections and shared insights.
Our membership with Business Disability Forum is useful in lots of ways
Our membership with Business Disability Forum is useful in lots of ways. They have supported us to complete our Disability Standard assessment, keep us informed and ambitious on disability inclusion, and they have really helpful advice service, toolkits and best practice.
Advancing Disability Inclusion Through Strategic Partnership
Being a Partner of Business Disability Forum has helped Microsoft enhance its disability inlcusion efforts, foster collaboration and contribute to a more accessible and equitable world.
BDF is a wonderful organisation
BDF is a wonderful organisation, and your level of insight into the experiences of disabled people at work is unparalleled in any organisation I’ve found.
It was really great meeting so many like-minded people
It was really great meeting so many like-minded people working towards a common goal of maximising people’s potential who have a disability to be their best and raising awareness  amongst  those who don’t.
I am proud of our long-standing partnership with the Business Disability Forum
As the Board Sponsor for Disability, Carers and Age at Sainsbury’s, I am proud of our long-standing partnership with the Business Disability Forum.
At Sainsbury’s, we want to be the most inclusive retailer where every single one of our colleagues can fulfil their potential, and all our customers feel welcome when they shop with us. We are committed to improving our accessibility in store and online, by creating new initiatives that will drive real change, now and in the future.
Our relationship with Business Disability Forum has been constructive in helping us to achieve these goals. I would encourage other businesses to get involved in this conversation and think about how they can become more inclusive.
Business Disability Forum is the perfect partner
At Unilever our vision is to build a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone, including people with disabilities, are free to bring their full and authentic selves to work. With 30 years of expertise, Business Disability Forum is the perfect partner to help us in building our physical and systems accessibility and we have worked together to develop a global disability inclusion programme that aims to engage and equip colleagues working across 190 countries. Through this partnership, we are reinforcing our commitment to be the number one employer of choice for persons with disabilities by 2025.
Our work with Business Disability Forum is important
Disability inclusion and enablement is important to us at Royal Dutch Shell. We know that having inclusive ways of working for people with disabilities is vital for the well-being of our employees, and the success of our business.
Having the right global policies provides clarity and direction to our leaders, who in turn, can provide the right support so that everyone working in the company is able to contribute and thrive.
We partner with other organisations so that we can learn from them and improve our approach and policies. That is why our work with Business Disability Forum is so important.
It is by working together with BDF and other companies that we can help create a better work environment for all people with disabilities.
BDF’s disability standard allows us to visibly demonstrate our commitment to disability inclusion
Inclusion is very important to us at Lloyds Banking Group, as we believe everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential within an environment where they feel included, valued and empowered to be their best. Research has shown the most inclusive organisations are able to better understand the needs of the customers and communities they serve. Disability inclusion and creating an accessible environment for our colleagues and customers with disabilities is key to this.
We are very proud to be a Partner of Business Disability forum. Having access to their wealth of knowledge, and support as well as a chance to learn from, and share best practice with like minded organisations enables us to continue to improve the experience for our colleagues and customers with disabilities. In addition, their disability standard allows us to visibly demonstrate our commitment to disability inclusion, supporting us to attract a more diverse range of talent.
BDF’s disability standard allows us to visibly demonstrate our commitment to disability inclusion
Being a Member of BDF provides us with all the support we need to grow and take positive action. Through our membership, we work closely with our Account Manager who offers a wealth of experience, expertise, inspiration and resources. I highly recommend the annual HR policy reviews which provide a detailed report and much learning. There is a great opportunity for networking and I highly recommend their annual conferences. Thanks BDF for the ongoing support!
Joining the Business Disability Forum has been a transformative experience for us.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is committed to fostering inclusive services and a supportive workplace.
Joining the Business Disability Forum has been a transformative experience for us. The expert guidance and resources they provide have empowered us to enhance our approaches to service delivery and workplace practices, helping us to implement effective adjustments and accommodations, improving life at work for my colleagues and improving the experience of our customers.
Moreover, the networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing platforms offered by the Forum have allowed us to connect with other public sector organisations, sharing best practices and learning from each other’s experiences.
I highly recommend BDF membership to any organisation committed to promoting disability inclusion and equality – their dedication and professionalism is second to none.
Joining the Business Disability Forum has been a transformative experience for us.
Before joining BDF, we were looking at ways in which to improve awareness of disability in the workplace both in terms of our workforce as well as in the services we commission for our residents. We are really impressed with the breadth of resources our membership of the BDF has presented. These include regular dialogue with our account manager and a senior level meeting with BDF’s chief executive and one of our Directors in Resident Services. We have taken the opportunity for one of our customer services managers to engage with assisting with the BDF’s Inclusive Communications Toolkit.
Colleagues also participate in learning activities such as the excellent Vessela Leiper, Chair of the Disability Staff Forum at Lambeth Council who said: ‘I am delighted that the Council is subscribing to the Business Disability Forum. This offers valuable assistance to line managers who often need extra support to better understand some of the issues affecting disabled staff.’
Membership of BDF also helps us on our journey to achieve Disability Confident Leader status – the highest level accredited status in addition to supporting our equality, diversity and inclusion goals. I am already seeing the benefits of our membership of BDF helping to us to be an inclusive council and helping us to recruit and retain the best staff and deliver the best possible services to our residents.
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