Access to Work Forum
The Access to Work Forum is for BDF members who use and want to support and improve the Government’s Access to Work Scheme.
Work and health policy forum
Find out about our forum which focuses on employee health, and the link between health and work.
ADHD medication shortage – FAQs
There is an ongoing shortage of all ADHD medications worldwide since late 2022.
Guidance: How to select, commission and use disability-smart images
Disabled people are underrepresented and misrepresented in the images we see in the media, advertising, and marketing. You can help change that.Â
Assistive technology catalogues
Many people with disabilities or impairments benefit from the use of assistive technology (AT) in the workplace.
What is alternative text (alt text)?
Alt text is 1 or 2 sentences of written text which describe an image in context. Alt text is helpful for anyone using a screen reader to access your content.
Global Conference 2023: Better Together – Creating an accessible and inclusive world
Our 2023 Global Conference, kindly sponsored by HSBC, took place on 1 November 2023.
Video – Disability and language: Are you afraid of getting it wrong?
We’ve created a short video with guidance on how to avoid making mistakes or using the wrong language.
Disability Smart Image Bank
Working with disabled people we have created an image bank of over 700 images which accurately and realistically portray disability.
The Disability Action Plan
Welcome to our Disability Action Plan mini-hub.
Life with plastic is fantastic: Examples of eco-ableism and the plastics disabled people need
Read the points we raised with Disability Rights UK about how bans on single-use plastics could affect disabled people.
Global guide – Making adjustments
This guide helps you to manage colleagues who may have a disability or long-term condition.