Disability representation in media

BDF: Changing the Image of Disability Representation in Media

The Business Disability Forum is hosting a webinar on 18 April 2024 aimed at revolutionising the way today's media depicts disability.
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Employers in Tech ‘Massively’ Underestimate Neurodivergent Talent, Study Shows

A new report from the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) has revealed that tech employers "massively" underestimate neurodivergent talent in their workforce.
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Seven out of 10 Employees Don’t Know the Meaning of Neurodiversity, Reveals Research

Around seven out of 10 US employees either said they are unfamiliar with the term neurodiversity or don't know its meaning, reveals new research.
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How to Adapt Communication to Support Neurodiversity at Work

To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Consultant and trainer Joe Butler shares the importance of effective communication for neurodiverse staff. Butler also provides...
Disability Smart Awards 2024 finalists revealed

BDF Announces 2024 Disability Smart Awards Finalists

The Business Disability Forum has revealed the list of inspiring finalists for this year's Disability Smart Awards.
disability inclusion at work

UK Government Launches Ambitious Disability Action Plan

The UK’s Government has launched an 'ambitious' Disability Action Plan, to make the UK the most accessible place in the world.
Disability Smart Awards 2024

Business Disability Forum Extends Deadline for Disability Smart Awards 2024

The Business Disability Forum has extended the deadline for its Disability Smart Awards 2024 to 28 January.
disability inclusion

Untapped Potential: Businesses Missing Out on $13 Trillion in Disability Spending Power

Just 2% of disabled consumers feel their lived experiences are consistently and accurately represented, according to The Valuable 500’s latest White Paper, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos today.
RIDI 2023 Awards Winners

RIDI Awards Reveal Exceptional Excellence in Disability Confident Recruitment

The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) Awards 2023, recognising excellence in diversity and inclusion within the recruitment sector, unveiled the winners last night.
disability inclusion at work

Half of UK Employers Fail to Report on Number of Disabled People They Employ, Study...

Around half of the UK’s employers are failing to report on the number of disabled workers they employ, according to new research.
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