Disability around the World

Detailed profiles of disability inclusion in countries around the world. Exclusively for BDF Partners and members of our Global Taskforce.

Last Modified: 21 November 2024


Disability around the World

Welcome to Disability around the World, our guide to disability inclusion in countries around the globe. This resource is available to Business Disability Forum Partners and members of our Global Taskforce.

We created this resource to provide vital information about the law, language, employment and other key topics in different countries. Global organisations can use this information to inform their efforts to be more disability inclusive in the countries in which they operate.

Browse the entries using our new interactive map below. (Note: This map may not be fully accessible for screen reader users or other users so accessible navigation is available below the map, with countries arranged by continent.)

Europe

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United Kingdom

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in the UK.
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Ireland

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Ireland.
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France

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in France.
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Germany

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Germany.
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Spain

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Spain.
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Netherlands

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in the Netherlands.
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Czechia

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Czechia.
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Poland

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Poland.
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Italy

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Italy.

Americas

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USA

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in the USA.
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Canada

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Canada.
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Mexico

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Mexico.
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Brazil

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Brazil.

Asia

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India

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in the India.
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China

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in China.
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Singapore

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Singapore.
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Japan

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Japan.
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Saudi Arabia

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Saudi Arabia.
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UAE

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UAE At a glance Key stats  The law Language Employment Built environment Digital accessibility Country-specific disability organisations Related posts

Africa

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Nigeria

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Nigeria.
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South Africa

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in South Africa.

Australasia

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Australia

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An overview of the law, culture and useful information about disability in Australia.

Contact us

We are looking for case studies to share examples of good practice in countries featured in this resource. If you would like to showcase your organisation’s efforts, contact Jacob Spargo-Mabbs at jacobs@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Noticed an error or got a suggestion for improving this resource? Get in touch: enquiries@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this resource does not constitute legal advice and should not be acted upon as such.


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