[{"id":24068,"date":"2026-06-30T09:31:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/?page_id=24068"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:31:51","slug":"speaker-adrian-ward","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/speaker-adrian-ward\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker: Adrian Ward"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24068_573f27-a6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24068_f68c39-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adrian-ward768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Adrian Ward.\" class=\"wp-image-13340 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;aspect-ratio:1.5000234378662167;width:400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adrian-ward768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adrian-ward768x512-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Adrian Ward<\/strong><br>Director of Operations<br>Business Disability Forum<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:-7px\">Adrian Ward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"line-height:1\">Director of Operations, Business Disability Forum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adrian leads the teams responsible for all relationships with Business Disability Forum\u2019s Members and Partners as well as overseeing our Advice Service, consultancy and Learning &amp; Development services. He is an experienced disability consultant with experience of overseeing numerous disability inclusion consultancy projects with both public and private sector organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adrian also has an extensive background in human resources and diversity and inclusion within the public sector. Before joining Business Disability Forum, Adrian led a diversity and inclusion experts team within a large Civil Service organisation specialising in all aspects of disability as well as leading on Public Sector Equality Duty work. 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767px){.kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid #dadada;border-right:0px solid #dadada;border-bottom:0px solid #dadada;border-left:0px solid #dadada;}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-postgrid kt-blocks-post-loop-block alignnone kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc kt-post-grid-layout-grid  full-parent-height\"><div class=\"kt-post-grid-layout-grid-wrap kt-post-grid-wrap\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-16435 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry format-web-page bdf_tag-desk-free-workers bdf_tag-disability-inclusion-resources\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Deaf sales assistant wearing hearing aids and a sunflower lanyard interacts with customer with shopping basket in supermarket aisle\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/services\/disability-inclusion-for-desk-free-workers\/\">Disability inclusion for Desk-Free Workers<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Empower your desk-free workers with our targeted programme of bite-sized guides, videos, and staff briefing packs that are designed to build confidence in delivering exceptional service to disabled customers.<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div 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data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-23071 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Group photo of multiple award winners holding trophies at the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a 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767px){.kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid #dadada;border-right:0px solid #dadada;border-bottom:0px solid #dadada;border-left:0px solid #dadada;}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-postgrid kt-blocks-post-loop-block alignnone kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc kt-post-grid-layout-grid  full-parent-height\"><div class=\"kt-post-grid-layout-grid-wrap kt-post-grid-wrap\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-16435 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry format-web-page bdf_tag-desk-free-workers bdf_tag-disability-inclusion-resources\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Deaf sales assistant wearing hearing aids and a sunflower lanyard interacts with customer with shopping basket in supermarket aisle\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/services\/disability-inclusion-for-desk-free-workers\/\">Disability inclusion for Desk-Free Workers<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Empower your desk-free workers with our targeted programme of bite-sized guides, videos, and staff briefing packs that are designed to build confidence in delivering exceptional service to disabled customers.<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div 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data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-23071 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Group photo of multiple award winners holding trophies at the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a 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style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1\"><strong><strong>Global Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Impact Director<\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><strong>L&#8217;Or\u00e9al<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 17 years of experience at L\u2019Or\u00e9al, including 13 in Operations spanning supply chain and purchasing, Anahi Lafon has spent the last four years as Global Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Impact Director. In this capacity, she drives accountability by measuring progress through internal factual and perception metrics, including self-ID campaigns, alongside external gender equity certifications and global disability benchmarking. She also heads the pillar for Physical, Mental, and Social Well-being, addressing visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health. Navigating the workplace with both a sensory disability (hearing loss) and neurodivergence (ADHD), Anahi brings personal authenticity, creativity, and operational rigor to her work, ensuring L\u2019Or\u00e9al\u2019s global commitments translate into concrete, scalable actions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-23790_ddb548-17 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-23790_ddb548-17 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d3d3d3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-23790_ddb548-17\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require this content in a different format, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\">enquiries@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-23790_c4cb8f-6e 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Does your organisation have a disability strategy within its DEI strategy?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_1'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_1_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_1' type='radio' value='gquiz1aa3b7c79'  id='choice_25_1_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_1_0' id='label_25_1_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_1_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_1' type='radio' value='gquiz170e52fab'  id='choice_25_1_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_1_1' id='label_25_1_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_1_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_1' type='radio' value='gquiz1e0eef2e3'  id='choice_25_1_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_1_2' id='label_25_1_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_3\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Having a clear disability strategy means that your organisation has articulated its disability inclusion goals and is holding itself accountable for reaching them.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_5\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; The lack of a clear disability strategy means your organisation does not have defined disability inclusion goals and is not holding itself accountable to becoming more disability inclusive.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >2. Does your disability strategy have clearly stated objectives with accountable owners?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_8'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_8_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_8' type='radio' value='gquiz84dcd3adc'  id='choice_25_8_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_8_0' id='label_25_8_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_8_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_8' type='radio' value='gquiz8faf902e1'  id='choice_25_8_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_8_1' id='label_25_8_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_8_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_8' type='radio' value='gquiz81b6fb64b'  id='choice_25_8_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_8_2' id='label_25_8_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Having clearly stated objectives with accountable owners ensures that your organisation is actively managing progress on disability inclusion and can track outcomes over time.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Without clear objectives and assigned accountability, there is a higher risk that disability inclusion efforts will lack direction, consistency, and measurable impact.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >3. Is progress against your disability strategy monitored at least annually by a leadership group?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_14'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_14_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_14' type='radio' value='gquiz141e6b2ada'  id='choice_25_14_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_14_0' id='label_25_14_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_14_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_14' type='radio' value='gquiz14242076c0'  id='choice_25_14_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_14_1' id='label_25_14_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_14_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_14' type='radio' value='gquiz146a8144d2'  id='choice_25_14_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_14_2' id='label_25_14_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Regular leadership oversight ensures that disability inclusion remains a strategic priority and enables timely course correction when progress stalls.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_17\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Without leadership review, progress on disability inclusion may lack visibility and accountability, increasing the risk of stagnation or regression.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_66\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><p><strong>Recruitment<\/strong><br><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_20\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >4. Does your organisation have a stated commitment to recruiting people with disabilities that is published on internal and external job boards?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_20'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_20_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_20' type='radio' value='gquiz20448790b3'  id='choice_25_20_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_20_0' id='label_25_20_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_20_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_20' type='radio' value='gquiz206d1795dc'  id='choice_25_20_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_20_1' id='label_25_20_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_20_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_20' type='radio' value='gquiz2014ddd717'  id='choice_25_20_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_20_2' id='label_25_20_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Publicly stating a commitment to recruiting people with disabilities reinforces an inclusive employer brand and signals a welcoming environment.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_23\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Without a visible commitment, potential candidates with disabilities may perceive the organisation as non-inclusive, limiting talent attraction.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >5. Does your organisation clearly communicate to potential candidates that it is willing to make accommodations in the recruitment process?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_26'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_26_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_26' type='radio' value='gquiz268edbbf0b'  id='choice_25_26_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_26_0' id='label_25_26_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_26_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_26' type='radio' value='gquiz26020151d8'  id='choice_25_26_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_26_1' id='label_25_26_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_26_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_26' type='radio' value='gquiz2638fcc7ab'  id='choice_25_26_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_26_2' id='label_25_26_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_27\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Communicating willingness to make accommodations builds trust with candidates and creates equitable opportunities to demonstrate talent.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_29\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Communicating willingness to make accommodations builds trust with candidates and creates equitable opportunities to demonstrate talent.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >6. Does your organisation track data on the types of accommodations requested during the recruitment process, whether they have been agreed or declined, and the time taken to implement accommodation requests?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_32'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_32_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_32' type='radio' value='gquiz3263b815a1'  id='choice_25_32_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_32_0' id='label_25_32_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_32_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_32' type='radio' value='gquiz32d8f82f6b'  id='choice_25_32_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_32_1' id='label_25_32_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_32_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_32' type='radio' value='gquiz32d74cccde'  id='choice_25_32_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_32_2' id='label_25_32_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_33\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Tracking accommodations data helps identify systemic issues and opportunities to improve candidate experience and response times.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_35\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Without tracking this data, the organisation cannot evaluate or improve the accessibility of its recruitment processes.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_67\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><p><strong>Technology<\/strong><br><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_38\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >7. Are processes or procedures in place to ensure that people with disabilities are routinely involved in the design, testing and review of technology?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_38'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_38_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='gquiz3873c5105f'  id='choice_25_38_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_38_0' id='label_25_38_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_38_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='gquiz383c7be3c9'  id='choice_25_38_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_38_1' id='label_25_38_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_38_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_38' type='radio' value='gquiz38315d3267'  id='choice_25_38_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_38_2' id='label_25_38_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_39\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Involving people with disabilities helps ensure technology is accessible and usable from the outset, reducing the risk of exclusion.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Excluding people with disabilities from design and testing increases the likelihood of inaccessible solutions that fail to meet user needs.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_44\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >8. Does your organisation ensure that its more frequently-used applications work with assistive technologies?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_44'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_44_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_44' type='radio' value='gquiz441814d6d9'  id='choice_25_44_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_44_0' id='label_25_44_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_44_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_44' type='radio' value='gquiz44720d5660'  id='choice_25_44_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_44_1' id='label_25_44_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_44_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_44' type='radio' value='gquiz4424a9a602'  id='choice_25_44_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_44_2' id='label_25_44_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_45\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies makes digital tools more inclusive and supports productivity for all users.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_47\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; If core applications do not work with assistive technologies, people with disabilities may face significant barriers to participation and performance.<\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_50\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible gquiz-field \"  data-field-class=\"gquiz-field\" ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >9. Are all members of your Technology Teams trained on or provided with guidance on disability inclusion and accessibility requirements?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_25_50'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_50_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_50' type='radio' value='gquiz50f1cbe6e8'  id='choice_25_50_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_50_0' id='label_25_50_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_50_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_50' type='radio' value='gquiz50646bcc6e'  id='choice_25_50_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_50_1' id='label_25_50_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_25_50_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_50' type='radio' value='gquiz50972c9c36'  id='choice_25_50_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_25_50_2' id='label_25_50_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Not applicable<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_25_51\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full correct-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >Addressed risk &#8211; Training ensures that teams have the knowledge to build accessible systems and prevent barriers from being embedded.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_53\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full incorrect-feedback gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a 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767px){.kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid #dadada;border-right:0px solid #dadada;border-bottom:0px solid #dadada;border-left:0px solid #dadada;}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-postgrid kt-blocks-post-loop-block alignnone kt-post-loop1053_686727-bc kt-post-grid-layout-grid  full-parent-height\"><div class=\"kt-post-grid-layout-grid-wrap kt-post-grid-wrap\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-16435 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry format-web-page bdf_tag-desk-free-workers bdf_tag-disability-inclusion-resources\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Deaf sales assistant wearing hearing aids and a sunflower lanyard interacts with customer with shopping basket in supermarket aisle\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RS1712_DSC09584-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/services\/disability-inclusion-for-desk-free-workers\/\">Disability inclusion for Desk-Free Workers<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\">Empower your desk-free workers with our targeted programme of bite-sized guides, videos, and staff briefing packs that are designed to build confidence in delivering exceptional service to disabled customers.<\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div 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data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-23071 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-Top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top kb-post-footer-bottom-align\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-50\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Group photo of multiple award winners holding trophies at the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/All-winners.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a 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