[{"id":24047,"date":"2026-07-08T15:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/?page_id=24047"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:34:03","slug":"global-conference-2026-event-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/event-highlights\/global-conference-2026-event-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Conference 2026 &#8211; Delivering disability-inclusive change in global organisations (Event Highlights)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .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-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24047_e2ce9c-c5 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-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .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-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24047_539daa-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24047_539daa-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24047_539daa-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24198 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026.png 1920w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/website_global2026-1536x1024.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Global Conference, kindly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HSBC<\/a>, was held online on Tuesday 7 July 2026.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wherever in the world you are operating, harnessing the talent of disabled employees and reaching disabled customers is good for business. To make the most of these opportunities, businesses are striving to achieve change in systems, processes and culture across their global operations. Delivering disability-inclusive changes on a global scale can be a challenge, particularly if this needs to happen at pace, but by taking the right steps businesses can succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Disability Forum (BDF)\u2019s Global Conference 2026, kindly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HSBC<\/a>, explored how to achieve meaningful and practical change and what that means for leaders and practitioners. We heard from leading voices in disability inclusion, including a keynote from DEI Strategist, Speaker and Author, Lyn Lee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/global-conference-shows-how-disability-inclusion-can-drive-change\/\">Read the Global Conference highlights blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recordings of all the conference sessions are available to Members and Partners below. Please log in to access the recordings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-24047_4f2995-de .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-24047_4f2995-de .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-24047_4f2995-de\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sessions\">Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diane Lightfoot (Business Disability Forum) and Carolanne Minashi (HSBC UK) opened the conference, setting the scene for the day ahead and introducing the key themes that were explored throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/speaker-bio-diane-lightfoot\/\">Diane Lightfoot<\/a>, CEO, Business Disability Forum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/speaker-carolanne-minashi\/\">Carolanne Minashi<\/a>, Global Head of Inclusion, HSBC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24047_0a14c3-8e 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\">\n<style>.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .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-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24047_52a93f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24047_52a93f-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"rcp_restricted\"><div id=\"restricted-content-banner\" class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap alignfull has-theme-palette2-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\">This content is restricted to our Members and Partners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap\">\n<p><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/join-us\/membership\/\"> <span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Become a Member<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 18px !important;\">Already a member? Login to view this resource<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/log-in\/?rcp_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbusinessdisabilityforum.org.uk%2Fevent-highlights%2Fglobal-conference-2026-event-highlights%2F\"> <span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Login<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keynote: Tiny Rice Grains, the power of every gesture in furthering a disability-inclusive culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this year\u2019s keynote, our CEO Diane Lightfoot was joined by Lyn Lee, DEI strategist and author of &#8216;Tiny Rice Grains&#8217;, a Straits Times non-fiction bestseller. Diane and Lyn talked about why organisations struggle to implement and embed DEI in the workplace, and how small actions can help deliver meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/speaker-bio-lyn-lee\/\">Lyn Lee<\/a>, DEI Strategist, Speaker and Author, Tiny Rice Grains Consulting (Singapore).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/speaker-bio-diane-lightfoot\/\">Diane Lightfoot<\/a>, CEO, Business Disability Forum (Interviewer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24047_9545ad-63 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\">\n<style>.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .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-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24047_134530-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24047_134530-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24047_134530-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"rcp_restricted\"><div id=\"restricted-content-banner\" class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap alignfull has-theme-palette2-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\">This content is restricted to our Members and Partners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap\">\n<p><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/join-us\/membership\/\"> <span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Become a Member<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 18px !important;\">Already a member? Login to view this resource<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/log-in\/?rcp_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fbusinessdisabilityforum.org.uk%2Fevent-highlights%2Fglobal-conference-2026-event-highlights%2F\"> <span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Login<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowing where you&#8217;re starting from: understanding inclusion on a global scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s one thing to aspire to be more inclusive of disabled people, but when you\u2019re working across a multinational organisation, where do you begin? Developing a strategy that spans multiple markets, each with its own legal frameworks and cultural contexts, can quickly become complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this session, experts from HSBC in discussion with BDF\u2019s Adrian Ward, explored how global organisations can evaluate their current situation for disability inclusion. They reflected on the challenges they encountered during their most recent global assessment, and how they navigated these across diverse cultural contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/speaker-adrian-ward\/\">Adrian Ward<\/a>, Operations Director, Business Disability Forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/speaker-joanne-austen\/\">Joanne Austin<\/a>, Global Inclusion Delivery Support Manager, HSBC (UK).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/speaker-sweety-kandekar\/\">Sweety Kandekar<\/a>, Senior Vice President and People &amp; Change Consultant, HSBC (India).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24047_33b296-8c 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\">\n<style>.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .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-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24047_1e6ce1-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"rcp_restricted\"><div id=\"restricted-content-banner\" class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap alignfull has-theme-palette2-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\">This content is restricted to our Members and Partners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap\">\n<p><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\/join-us\/membership\/\"> <span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Become a Member<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 18px !important;\">Already a member? 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_b8cac8-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_b8cac8-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24136_b8cac8-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_b8cac8-24\">Industry: Higher Education<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24136_e932c7-0c\">Our Member Durham University leads the way in guiding people with sight loss by creating a Sighted Guide initiative in 2025 to support people with sight loss to navigate the campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .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-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24136_92519e-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24136_92519e-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24136_92519e-be\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Durham_University_logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24148 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Durham_University_logo-1.jpg 625w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Durham_University_logo-1-300x192.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/400;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );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-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id24136_8d6683-45 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-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .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-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4{text-align:left;}.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column24136_dbacae-f4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durham University leads the way in guiding people with sight loss<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.durham.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durham University<\/a> is one of the UK\u2019s leading universities, serving more than 22,000 students and thousands of staff, visitors, volunteers and members of the public. They have been a Member of Business Disability Forum (BDF) since 2023 and achieved Disability Confident Level 3 status in 2024. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key to building staff confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university operates within a World Heritage Site, where physical accessibility improvements are often restricted. They launched their Sighted Guide initiative in 2025 to support people with sight loss to navigate the campus. Sighted guiding is a practical life skill where a sighted person learns how to assist someone with vision impairment in navigating obstacles, crossing roads, and moving safely in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on lived experience of people with sight loss, and underpinned by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidedogs.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide Dogs UK\u2019s<\/a> training methods, more than 160 staff and volunteers have already been trained as sighted guides. The programme now serves a wide range of disabled customers who navigate the campus, attractions and services, including students with sight loss, staff members and job applicants, visitors, members of the public accessing museums, libraries, events and sports facilities and volunteers and external partners.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-content{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-name{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_efddcb-f7 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-inlineimage kt-testimonials-media-off kt-testimonials-icon-on kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-24136_cf19f9-72 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-wrap\"><div class='kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-icon-fas_quote-left'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Sighted Guide helps reduce anxiety, increases confidence, and ensures that sight loss does not become an unnecessary barrier to fully participating in university life or visiting the campus.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>\u00a0Student<\/strong>,<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">Durham University<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">The university is now a formal Guide Dogs Training Delivery Partner. Five colleagues from departments across the University have already been trained to deliver Guide Dogs&#8217; awareness and sighted guide sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-content{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-name{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_cfbd0a-f1 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-inlineimage kt-testimonials-media-off kt-testimonials-icon-on kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-24136_12183f-47 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-wrap\"><div class='kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-icon-fas_quote-left'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Everyone should be able to access education, workplaces and public spaces with confidence. By becoming a Guide Dogs Training Delivery Partner, Durham University is embedding sighted guide skills across its community, equipping colleagues with the knowledge and confidence to support students and staff with sight loss. We&#8217;re proud to support the University in its commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive environment, and we hope this partnership inspires other organisations to take similar steps.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>\u00a0Kelle McParland<\/strong>,<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">Sighted Guide Training Officer at Guide Dogs<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developing internal trainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a train\u2011the\u2011trainer model, the university is also developing their own trainers to deliver sessions so they can meet demand, reduce reliance on external providers, and embed this inclusive practice across customer\u2011facing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-content{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-name{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_510bf3-1a kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-inlineimage kt-testimonials-media-off kt-testimonials-icon-on kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-24136_47d346-3a wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-wrap\"><div class='kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-icon-fas_quote-left'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">This project shows a clear commitment to being a Disability Confident Leader and makes a real difference for our disabled employees, students and visitors at the university, who also has sight loss and uses a guide dog.<br><br>For example, when my guide dog Pedro was unwell and I couldn\u2019t work him, colleagues from my team who had the skills were able to support me. What could have been a very difficult situation was much easier to navigate, and having a clear, respectful back-up plan helped preserve my dignity and reduce stress.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>\u00a0Angela Johnson<\/strong>,<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">EDI Business Partner (Professional Services &amp; Colleges) <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon{font-size:30px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-item-0 .kt-svg-testimonial-icon{font-size:50px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-rating-wrap .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffd700;font-size:16px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-grid-wrap{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-content{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-name{font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-style:normal;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-occupation{font-size:15px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-testimonial-item-wrap .kt-testimonial-text-wrap{max-width:1150px;}.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 .kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02{padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px;margin-top:px;margin-bottom:px;}}<\/style><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap24136_039311-02 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-inlineimage kt-testimonials-media-off kt-testimonials-icon-on kt-testimonial-columns-1 kt-t-xxl-col-1 kt-t-xl-col-1 kt-t-lg-col-1 kt-t-md-col-1 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-testimonial-grid-wrap\">\n<li class=\"kt-testimonial-grid-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-24136_b683be-47 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-wrap\"><div class='kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon kt-svg-testimonial-global-icon-icon-fas_quote-left'><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">The success of the Sighted Guide programme highlights what can be achieved when inclusion is championed at every level of the University. Our Sighted Guide Volunteers are playing a vital role in fostering a culture where everyone feels supported, respected and able to thrive. This initiative demonstrates our ongoing commitment to accessibility and exemplifies how we can work together to remove barriers and enhance opportunities for all members of our community.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>\u00a0Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE<\/strong>,<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-occupation\">Pro Vice Chancellor for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Skills <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angela believes that the university\u2019s membership of BDF has played a valuable role in strengthening their approach to accessibility more widely, particularly through access to the <a href=\"\/services\/advice-service\/\">Advice Service<\/a>, which provided informed, practical decision-making, and helped the university to achieve its Disability Confident Level 3 status in 2024, as well as having its policies reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BDF Business Partner, Keith Harris, helped the university team to understand what <a href=\"\/resource\/introduction-to-the-disability-confident-scheme\/\">Disability Confident<\/a> status really means for recruitment and retention of staff. &#8220;I talked to the team to help them put our recommendations around supporting disabled colleagues into practice,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly 100 staff are registered to make use of the resources on <a href=\"\/knowledge-hub\/\">BDF\u2019s Knowledge Hub<\/a>, with many more attending BDF\u2019s free <a href=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/calendar\/\">events<\/a>, which come as part of membership. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durham University\u2019s 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2.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 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businessdisabilityforum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disability-smart-impact-hero-2.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 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<strong>HSBC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweety has over 18 years\u2019 experience in strategic HR and people transformation gained through global and regional roles within HSBC. In her current position, she shapes and delivers people plans, as well as programme and change management initiatives that generate measurable business outcomes. Her work focuses on translating the people agenda into clear business impact, leading large-scale transformation, and coaching leaders through cultural and capability shifts. 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enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_25'  action='\/bdf-api-8c7dd922\/wp\/v2\/pages' data-formid='25' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_25' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_25_65\" 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>Leadership<\/strong><br><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-quiz gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio 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' >1. 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 field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >At risk &#8211; Without appropriate training or guidance, technology teams may unknowingly create inaccessible systems, increasing risk and remediation costs.<\/div><div id=\"field_25_64\" 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>Want to receive a copy of your feedback?<\/strong><br>\nEnter your email to receive your Global Disability Smart Assessment Taster feedback.<\/p><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_25_62\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label 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