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April 30, 2024
Event

Disability Smart Awards Ceremony 2024, in partnership with Bloomberg (live stream)

Disability Smart Awards 2024, ceremony in partnership with Bloomberg.

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Our Disability Smart Awards Ceremony 2024, in partnership with Bloomberg, will celebrate the work of organisations that are improving the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers by removing barriers to inclusion.

Award winners will be announced at an exclusive ceremony co-hosted by Simon Minty, long standing Ambassador of Business Disability Forum, a disability trainer and consultant and TV personality, and Business Disability Forum CEO Diane Lightfoot.

We look forward to welcoming Mims Davies MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work.

The evening will also include a conversation on the topic of inclusion by design with Diane Lightfoot, Simon Minty, and Alexandra Slender, Bloomberg’s Workplace Experience Manager EMEA.

The in-person event at Bloomberg, London event is by invitation only. However colleagues of our finalists, our Members and Partners and anyone interested in following this prestigious event, are welcome to join us via the live stream at the link below.

Quote from our partner Bloomberg:

“At Bloomberg, our culture values difference, fosters inclusion and promotes collaboration. That’s why we are delighted to partner with the Business Disability Forum (BDF) to celebrate the innovative idea of so many working towards making our workplaces more inclusive”.

Live captions and BSL will be provided.

If you have any questions or if you would like to request any specific adjustments, please email our Events team.

Find out more about the Disability Smart Awards 2024

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