Consultancy Service – Make Your Organisation Disability-Smart

Our consultancy service helps organisations embed disability into the mainstream. Whether you’re looking for a full-scale audit or a smaller project, we provide tailored, practical support to meet your specific needs.

Why Work With Us

Our team of consultants are highly experienced in the consultancy world and in the fields of disability and inclusion. They also have personal experience of living with disability, giving them a unique perspective on what works in practice.

We work with both BDF Members and Partners and non-members. Members and Partners benefit from discounted rates.

What We Can Do

No project is too small or too large. While we specialise in comprehensive audits and workplace reviews, we also provide support for individual initiatives or projects outside standard membership services.

Examples of recent projects include:

• Workplace adjustment reviews and drafting policies using best practice benchmarks (UK & global)
• Policy and procedure development for inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments
• End-to-end customer journey reviews covering retail accessibility, staff training, support systems and website information.
• Masterclass workshops on assistive technology, hearing/sight impairments, and inclusive workplace design
• Neurodiversity masterclasses – developing in-house champions and strategic approaches for provision of workplace adjustments
• Access reviews and audits for building plans and existing workplaces, with practical recommendations
• Online training modules and webinars for managers on workplace adjustments and inclusive environments
• Guidance for staff and managers on inclusive language and facilitating adjustments
• Coaching and mentoring disabled staff to support development
• Website accessibility and usability assessments
• Global projects supporting non-members in embedding disability-smart practices

How We Work

We take a practical, collaborative approach:

• Assess current policies, practices, and workplace environments
• Identify areas of good practice and gaps
• Deliver actionable recommendations tailored to your organisation
• Provide ongoing guidance, training, and support as needed

A typical project can take from a few days to several weeks, depending on your requirements.

Meet The Team

• Rick Williams
• Graeme Whippy
• Trudie Hills
• Lydia Saward
• Sophie Johnson
• Suzi MacKenzie

Get in Touch

If you want to discuss how the consultancy service might support your work to drive disability into the mainstream, get in touch with:

• Rick Williams, Head of Consultancy
• Email: rickw@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk
• Tel: +44 (0)7788 448 428

Or use the enquiry form below to tell us about your project – big or small.

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