The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has announced the launch of free online resources to help employers understand the needs of disabled employees around technology.
The free Technology Toolkit provides practical advice and strategies for employers on how to introduce inclusive technology into their existing systems. The toolkit has been created by disabled people and accessibility experts from Business Disability Forum’s Technology Taskforce.
When used well, technology can make the workplace and everyday situations more accessible for disabled employees. However, technology can also be a barrier if the needs of disabled people have not been taken into account. With one in four people in the UK having a disability, Business Disability Forum is urging all employers to take an inclusive approach to technology.
ESSENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
“Thinking about accessibility from the beginning reduces the need for retrofitting later and makes sense. But creating inclusive tech solutions is not just about disability,” highlighted BDF’s Technology Taskforce Manager, Lucy Ruck. “It is about making products and services that work better for everyone and for your organisation. This makes accessibility an essential issue for all employers.”
The Technology Toolkit includes resources on:
- Integrating assistive technology tools within existing systems.
- Using technology to provide adjustments or accommodations that empower your disabled employees.
- Understanding the role of new and emerging technologies, including AI.
- Purchasing technology that will work for everyone, including disabled people.
- Using accessibility standards and user testing to make informed decisions.
Check out BDF’s Technology Toolkit homepage here to access the free toolkit.
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