Want to learn the basics of #ReasonableAdjustments for disabled colleagues? Mark your calendar for our FREE webinar on 14 July, 12 – 1 pm. We will cover the benefits of providing adjustments, how to make and review them and more. To book (webpage): https://ow.ly/zjpn50ZgKX8#ReasonableAdjustments #WorkplaceAdjustments

This is the world's first wheelchair-based camera system. Find out how Diverse Made Media, winner of the 2026 Technology Award for small organisations at the #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards, is opening doors for disabled TV and film professionals: https://ow.ly/pCe550Z9OlR

Solutions designed for disabled people have a habit of becoming indispensable for everyone. The benefits go far wider than you might think. Read our free resource to find out the 5 key areas where #Accessibility drives real business value. https://ow.ly/ckG650Z7ezR#Accessibility #BDFTechTaskforce

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Romano - Stichting Uit met Autisme won this year's Inclusive Communication Award for their lived-experience-based platform, which makes leisure activities more predictable and enjoyable for autistic people. Read their impact story: https://ow.ly/VtCP50Z9Nwk #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards

In a recent episode of the Regulated Digital podcast, our CEO Diane Lightfoot joined host Sam Kendall to discuss how firms can make regulated customer journeys work for disabled people and why it’s so important. Get the key takeaways in our blog: https://ow.ly/CEUP50ZgkWC #Accessibility

Your first step in #DisabilityInclusion is to evaluate your current position, especially if you work across a global organisation. Find out more at our online #GlobalConference on 7 July. Webpage: https://ow.ly/klBx50Zf7jK#DisabilityInclusion#GlobalConference#DisabilitySmartWorld

Unilever's Global Accessibility Centre of Excellence won our Global Disability Inclusion Award (sponsored by Everway) this year for embedding accessibility into products, workplaces and culture at global scale. Read their impact story: https://ow.ly/pOJy50Z9rXe #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards

Measuring impact is a hot topic at the moment, and the same goes for #Accessibility. Our Technology Taskforce is creating new resources on what we should measure in #DigitalAccessibility. Read their blog to find out more. https://ow.ly/7lKa50Z7cQF#Accessibility#DigitalAccessibility #BDFTechTaskforce #AccessibilityMetrics

From 1 July, all our Partners will be able to refer up to 15 small businesses for a Small Business Membership with us, free of charge. Partners can find out more by signing up to our free webinar on 17 September: https://ow.ly/gpyY50ZeywI #SMEs #MSMEs #DisabilityInclusion

The 2026 winner of the Customer Experience Award (large organisation) at the 2026 #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards is Lloyds Banking Group, for their read-only banking solution. Find out about the project and real-life impact on #DisabledCustomers: https://ow.ly/ojCY50Z8Uq1#DisabilitySmartImpactAwards#DisabledCustomers#DisabledCustomers

The fundamentals of #ReasonableAdjustments in one free webinar 💡 Join us on Tuesday 14 July, 12 pm - 1 pm, to find out how to identify when a colleague might need reasonable adjustments, and how to make, record and review them. Free and open to all. To book (webpage): https://ow.ly/KwuG50Z9jFL#ReasonableAdjustments

Here's Dr Lilian Dogiama of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, sharing why she thinks organisations will benefit from joining Business Disability Forum. How we can support you: https://ow.ly/pqZM50Z8NHs [Video description: A white woman with brown hair standing in an empty auditorium.]

Iain Wilkie, CEO and Chair of 50 Million Voices, has devoted his career to advocating for and driving inclusion for people who stammer. The judges of the #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards were pleased to choose him as winner of the 2026 Leader Award. Read his impact story: https://ow.ly/pbgU50Z8SLp

For disabled employees, AI can be a powerful equaliser. But without the right safeguards, it can have unintended consequences, such as excluding disabled people. Read our free resource to make sure your organisation uses AI inclusively: https://ow.ly/jX6P50Z7ceg #BDFTechTaskforce #AIEthics

We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join our Resources directorate. £45k-£50K (dependent on experience), full-time, hybrid. Flexible working available. Deadline 21 June 2026. Full job description and how to apply: https://ow.ly/nUn150Z6I66 #Vacancy #FinanceJob #CharityJob

Hear real #DisabilityInclusion stories at our #GlobalConference on 7 July, sponsored by HSBC. Global leaders will share how they made a positive impact on their disabled employees or customers. Free for our membership. Register (webpage): https://ow.ly/YvUr50ZaoYc#DisabilityInclusion#GlobalConference#DisabilitySmartWorld

Read the impact story of Happy Smiles Training CIC – the disabled people-led social enterprise that won the Workplace Experience Award for small organisations at this year's #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards: https://ow.ly/2LBW50Z80Z6

Are you signed up to our newsletter? It's open to everyone. You can be the first to hear about our events, resources and research. It's also the best way to receive news on the Disability Smart Impact Awards! Sign up today: https://ow.ly/A1K750Z7CUs

It's never been more crucial to ensure your #DisabilityInclusion activities are effective. Get certainty by taking our Disability Smart Self-Assessment. It will help you identify your strengths and gaps so you can build an impactful strategy. Members and Partners only. https://ow.ly/63I250Z7BOe

What remains to be done in #DisabilityInclusion for global organisations? To answer this question, we're coming together with 3 peer organisations from around the world at our online #GlobalConference on 7 July. Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/irSZ50Z7Wva#DisabilityInclusion#GlobalConference#DisabilitySmartWorld

#AccessibilityTesting should be built into your technology lifecycle. Something that passes accessibility checks today can be a barrier tomorrow. Access our free Accessibility Testing resource for best practice on testing software, upgrades and updates. https://ow.ly/FoS650Z7bg6#AccessibilityTesting #BDFTechTaskforce

By creating inclusive oral care products, Sensory Shine has had a massive impact on the health and quality of life of its disabled customers – which is why it won the #ProductDesign Award at this year's #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards. Read their impact story: https://ow.ly/sQ4O50Z7YlI

Have you heard about our Global Disability Smart Assessment? It's an expert tool that gives #GlobalOrganisations a clear picture of their #DisabilityInclusion performance so they can build impactful strategies. Find out more during our free webinar on 16 June: https://ow.ly/cFK650Z7avM

We're very pleased to welcome the brilliant Lyn Lee as keynote speaker at our online #GlobalConference on 7 July. She will explore how small actions can help further #DisabilityInclusion in global organisations. Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/BFq750Z7VHf#GlobalConference#DisabilityInclusion#DisabilitySmartWorld

Equip your teams to understand #Neurodiversity in the workplace with our new workshop-focused 3-hour course. Can be delivered online or in-person. From £935 + VAT for Members & Partners, from £1,200 + VAT for Non-Members. Find out more and enquire: https://ow.ly/f6In50Z74E8

Smaller organisations have a vital role to play in delivering some of the most impactful approaches to disability inclusion. The winner and finalist SMEs in this year's #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards demonstrate that practical action matters more than scale. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/wUYi50Z73ys

Vacancy! We're looking for a Finance Manager to lead on accounts, forecasts, budgets, cash management and payroll. £45k-£50k, full-time, hybrid, flexible working available. Deadline 21 June 2026. Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/kQx150Z6HJp #CharityJob #FinanceJob

Do you know how to improve #Accessibility in your organisation? Get started with our free Accessibility Maturity Model (AMM). It allows you to measure where you are, identify what to prioritise and track progress over time. Download it for free: https://ow.ly/YRTc50Z66vk#Accessibility #BDFTechTaskforce

We welcomed the publication of the #MilburnReview interim report on 28 May, and particularly its findings showing the impact of disability and long-term health conditions on young people looking to enter training and work. Read our response: https://ow.ly/iqme50Z6wJ5

Our Workplace Experience Award (large organisation), sponsored by Kingspan, went to Sutherland this year. They built an integrated accessibility ecosystem designed to support the full employee lifecycle for disabled colleagues. Read the story: https://ow.ly/b9wZ50Z06mO #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards

Why the #DisabilitySmartImpactAward 2026 judges chose BBC as winner of the #Procurement Award: it re-engineered its procurement practice to ensure accessibility was embedded from the outset and sustained throughout the lifetime of technology contracts. Read the story: https://ow.ly/2LU050Z06nq#DisabilitySmartImpactAward

Why do #DigitalAccessibility metrics matter? Read the blog from Lucy Ruck, who leads our Technology Taskforce: https://ow.ly/eiM150YQZXH#DigitalAccessibility What metrics have you identified that are helping you to improve the accessibility within your organisation? #BDFTechTaskforce

Meet Accessible Housing Scotland, the winner of our #CustomerExperience Award 2026 (small organisation). They offer a fully personalised, end-to-end service that helps disabled people navigate the housing market. Read the case study: https://ow.ly/CG7r50YZsy6#CustomerExperience #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards

ServiceNow won our #Technology Award (large organisation) 2026 for Voice Input for Now Assist, an inclusive AI-powered voice interface that enables users to complete complex workflows using secure, domain-aware language. Read the story: https://ow.ly/B26b50YZrwy#Technology #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards #GAAD

The Work and Pensions Committee has published a report calling for a two-week deadline for employers to respond to reasonable adjustment requests from #DisabledWorkers. Our CEO Diane Lightfoot responds: https://ow.ly/tVLT50Z2IMW#DisabledWorkers #ReasonableAdjustments #WorkplaceAdjustments #DisabilityInclusion

Our Technology Taskforce have grouped the #DigitalAccessibility metrics they use into 3 categories: People, Process, Product. Read their blog to find out more. What metrics you have found useful in your organisation? Let us know in the comments. Blog: https://ow.ly/L8o150YZzQL#DigitalAccessibility #GAAD

What makes an outstanding DEI professional? The #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards judges recognised Will king, Head of HR at Evtec Automotive, for leading an organisation-wide transformation that embedded disability inclusion across and operations. Will's story: https://ow.ly/CqqY50YYjqK

Read our response to the government’s new Fit Note plans, announced today: https://ow.ly/xrrE50Z2emb #FitNotes #SickLeave #AccessToWork

Government has announced plans to recruit additional staff to clear the Access to Work backlog. Read our response: https://ow.ly/qjwW50Z1HJB #AccessToWork #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledEmployees

Unsure how to navigate adjustments for neurodivergent colleagues? Our Head of Practice Natalie Leister shares practical solutions in this piece for @personneltoday.bsky.social. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergence #NeuroInclusion #WorkplaceAdjustments

Your digital products and services must be accessible. What's the best way to check? Ask your #DisabledCustomers. Find out how to gather and interpret feedback in our FREE resource on consultation methods: https://ow.ly/551P50YQZui#DisabledCustomers #BDFTechTaskforce #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility

Medicine company Lilly is the winner of our Accessible Built Environment Award 2026.🏆 Read how their Access Lilly programme is transforming 50 global sites through 10,000+ accessibility improvements. Lilly's story: https://ow.ly/1xMA50YYi1g #DisabilitySmartImpactAwards

Members and Partners, did you know your membership includes 750 + professional photos of disabled people to use in your communications? And it's completely free! Sign up with your work email address: https://ow.ly/MKVp50YWBMI #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabilityInclusion

For #MEAwarenessWeek, we share some suggested #WorkplaceAdjustments: - Flexibility on working hours and locations. - A workstation assessment. - Time off to attend treatment appointments. - Graded return after sickness absence. Find out more in our free factsheet: https://ow.ly/Q4Ta50YV54Z

Build a neuro-inclusive team culture and strengthen performance with our new 3-hour training course, suitable for staff across all levels. From £935 + VAT for membership; from £1,200 + VAT for non-members. In person or online. Find out more about the course and enquire: https://ow.ly/F74i50YY629

Tips on how to help customers who are blind or have sight loss: - Ask if they would like assistance. - Welcome guide dogs, but do not distract them. - If you are guiding someone, tell them where obstacles are. - Be ready to read out information. More free tips: https://ow.ly/RI7350YWtCt

Sessions announced for our online #GlobalConference 🌏 Join us on 7 July to explore how to deliver disability-inclusive change in global organisations. Kindly sponsored by HSBC. Free for our members. More info and to register: https://ow.ly/o0f650YY8gC#GlobalConference #DisabilitySmartWorld

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition with widespread pain being the most common symptom. Do you know how to support employees affected by this condition? Get more information and suggested #WorkplaceAdjustments in our free factsheet: https://ow.ly/7eZ350YV3CZ#WorkplaceAdjustments #WorldFibromyalgiaDay

Most organisations want to be more accessible, but fewer know where they actually stand. Without that baseline, it's hard to progress. Our free Accessibility Maturity Model gives you a clear picture of where you are: https://ow.ly/lu3450YQYoE #BDFTechTaskforce #Accessibility