Annual Conference 2023: Back to the future – how should employers respond to the “new normal”?
Our 2023 Annual Conference, sponsored by NatWest, explore what 'the new normal' means for employers and disabled people.
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Business Disability Forum Summer Reception
The theme for our 2023 Summer Reception, kindly hosted by DLA Piper, is happiness at work.
Partner Group Dinner 2023
Sponsored and co-hosted by our Partner EY, the dinner is a wonderful opportunity for senior leaders to join thoughtful and interesting conversation with peers and other influencers to discuss the latest topics in the disability inclusion space.
Celebrating the Diversity of Dyslexic Minds – in partnership with Lexxic
With Dyslexia Awareness Week taking place 2 – 8 October 2023, we’re delighted to be partnering with neurodiversity specialists Lexxic on an event celebrating the diversity of dyslexic minds.
Global Conference 2023 (online): Better Together – Creating an accessible and inclusive world
Join our Global Conference, kindly sponsored by HSBC, which will celebrate the power of partnerships. We will hear from industry leaders on working with disabled talent and using AI.
Legal Ease Webinar: The Equality Act 2010 – what is a disability?
Join Bela Gor, Head of Legal & Content and Emily Jackson, Senior Business Partner, for an in-depth exploration of the legal definition of disability in this free webinar.
DFN Project Search’s Employer Champion Training
This CPD- accredited course with Claire Cookson, CEO of DFN Project SEARCH, is for anyone delivering supported internships, or anyone interested in finding out more about them.
Changing the image of disability webinar
Find out more about our 'Changing the image of disability' campaign, and how to get the most out of our Disability Smart Image Bank (available to our Members and Partners only).
Providing Disability Smart IT support
This interactive workshop will explore the issues that IT staff might encounter when supporting employees who have access requirements.
The Government’s new Adjustments Planner – a quick guide webinar
What will the Government's new Adjustments Planner mean for employers? Find out in this free webinar with our Policy team.
Driving Success: EY’s approach to inclusive career progression
We are delighted to be joined by EY in this webinar in partnership with Texthelp.
Scotland Network
Hear about our 'Changing the image of disability' campaign and our research on intersectionality at the next meeting of our Scotland Network.
Changing the image of disability webinar – for media professionals
This webinar for media professionals will explore best practice on how to select, commission and use images in a disability-smart way. It will also introduce our 'Changing the image of disability' campaign.
Disability Smart Awards Ceremony 2024, in partnership with Bloomberg (live stream)
Join the Disability Smart Awards 2024 live stream and discover the winner in real time (in-person ceremony is invitation-only).
Updated Mental Health Toolkit webinar
Join us for the launch of our updated Mental Health Toolkit, proudly sponsored by Anglo American, during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Updated Mental Health Toolkit webinar
Come along to hear more about our updated Mental Health Toolkit, proudly sponsored by Anglo American, this Mental Health Awareness Week. We will also hear a case study from Asda.
Mastering inclusive language for global success with Texthelp
We're hosting a webinar, together with Texthelp and ING, to dive into the ins and outs of global language surrounding disability and neurodiversity.
Construction Network
We are delighted to welcome Jean Hewitt, Accessibility and Inclusive Environments Specialist at Buro Happold, and RNIB for this meeting of our Construction Network.
Legal ease for the financial sector
Join Bela Gor, our Director of Legal & Content and Emily Jackson, Senior Business Partner, for an in-depth exploration of the Equality Act 2010 and other disability related legislation as it affects the financial sector in the UK.
Navigating the Disability Confident Journey
This is the second webinar in our 'Navigating the Disability Confident Journey' series. It will explore the 5 Disability Confident commitments.
Business Disability Forum Annual Conference 2024
Our Annual Conference, which took place on 2 July 2024, was all about working it out together to make a more inclusive world for everyone.
Getting it right for every employee: Retaining disabled talent
This is the third webinar in the series ‘Getting it right for every employee’. Our CEO Diane Lightfoot and our Director of Policy and Research Angela Matthews will explore disabled employee retention.
Employee Resource Groups (ERG) as change makers
Join this free webinar on 11 September to get practical strategies on creating impactful ERGs. Learn from industry leaders and take away actionable insights to enhance your organisation’s diversity initiatives.
Central Government Network
Join us on 17 September to discuss empowering and supporting neurodivergent employees in Government with Helen Musgrove from Lexxic..
NHS Network
Join NHS colleagues on 25 September to discuss workplace adjustments and neurodiversity awareness.
Procurement Network
Join us on 2 October to hear about digital inclusion at Acas and insights from Small Business Britain.
An introduction to Business Disability Forum
Join us on 8 October to find out what's included as part of your Business Disability Forum membership, and how we can support you.
What’s Your Story? Celebrating Dyslexic Talents in the Workplace – in partnership with Lexxic
Join us on 9 October for a webinar on supporting and empowering dyslexic talent. In partnership with Lexxic.
Navigating the Disability Confident journey: evidence
Join us on 10 October for the third webinar in our 'Navigating the Disability Confident Journey' series where we explore evidence to support you in receiving your validation.
Getting it right for every employee: Career progression
Join us on 16 October for the last webinar in our 'Getting it right for every employee' series, which explores career progression.
Technology Taskforce
Join us on 16 October for our Technology Taskforce, where we will discuss digital inclusion with Abi from Barclays and accessibility with Gareth Ford Williams of A11yQuest.
Global Taskforce
Join us on 17 October for our Global Taskforce meeting. Stay tuned for speaker information.
ADHD Month & Your Stories Shared: Translating Awareness into Action – in partnership with Lexxic
Join us on 23 October for a webinar discussing misconceptions surrounding ADHD, and how to turn this awareness into real change in the workplace. In partnership with Lexxic.
Annual Reception: Disability inclusion – are we nearly there yet?
Our Annual Reception on 23 October is kindly hosted by Bank of America. Invitation only.
Employment Network
Join us on 24 October for the next meeting of our Employment Network.
Disability inclusive procurement – why does it matter? In partnership with Sodexo
Join us on 14 November for an event covering the why and how of disability-smart procurement, in partnership with Sodexo.
Partner Dinner: Disability and Neurodiversity in a Changing World
The Partner Dinner will take place on 18 November. Speak to your Senior Business Partner to find out more.
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Global Conference 2024 (online) : Disability inclusion in a changing world
Join us on 21 November for our Global Conference, kindly sponsored by HSBC, between 10 am - 4 pm GMT.
Emergency Services and Law Enforcement (ELEN) Network
Join us on 26 November to hear from Avon and Somerset Police on how to create an inclusive environment and Do It Profiler on neurodiversity in policing.
Inclusive Enough? Navigating self-ID in the workplace – in partnership with Texthelp
Join us on 26 November for an event with Texthelp on how to support disabled employees with sharing information about their disabilities.
Law Firm Network
Join us on 27 November to discuss Disability Confident and adjustments in practice.
Built Environment Network
Join us on 10 December for the inaugural meeting of our Built Environment Taskforce. Speakers to ne announced soon.
Inclusive Communication Network
Join us on 12 December to explore how to use audio, neuroscience and inclusive imagery in communications.
Neurodiversity Network
Join us on 12 December for the next meeting of our Neurodiversity Network. Speakers will be announced soon.
Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Network
Join us on 16 January 2025 to hear findings from our research team on the challenges encountered by University Careers Services teams, and commonly asked questions from disabled students.