Policy and research

Welcome to our policy and research community

Our policy and research work produces new knowledge and brings bold and fresh approaches to policy problems, so that disabled people have better experiences of social and economic inclusion.

We share experience, ask new questions to generate new evidence, and facilitate forward- thinking ideas from our different perspectives as employers, service providers, disabled people, researchers, academics and policy makers.

If your organisation is a Business Disability Forum Member or Partner, join our policy and research community to identify where change is needed by getting involved in our forums and working groups and research projects to inform policy change.

Focus areas

Our policy work is about bringing businesses, disabled people, and Government together to understand what needs to change to improve disabled people’s lives, opportunities and experiences.

Forums and working groups

Our forums and working groups are key to our policy and research culture and all Members and Partners are welcome to participate.

Research and publications

We produce various research papers throughout the year, ranging from large scale mixed-method projects to responses to consultations and calls for evidence.

Working with researchers

Information about how we approach research collaborations, and about approaching us if you are a researcher or academic.

The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023

Our Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey sponsored by Microlink, explores the process, experience, and impact of workplace adjustments.

Disability Charities Consortium

The Disability Charities Consortium (DCC) brings together CEOs and policy leads from nine of the UK’s leading not-for-profit disability organisations.

Manifesto for a disability inclusive UK

Our manifesto sets out five key strategies for Government and business.

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