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Last updated: 28 September 2026 By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum CEO Of course, we all think differently: we all have different life experiences and backgrounds which shape how we see the world. But people who are neurodivergent actually do t

How accessibility can spark innovation Business Disability Forum's Annual Reception, kindly hosted this year by one of our Partners, Salesforce, at their London HQ, provided an opportunity for our Members, Partners, accessibility leaders and staff not onl

What if one simple conversation could help an employee thrive at work? For many neurodivergent employees, the support they receive from their manager can make a huge difference to their confidence, wellbeing and performance. Yet many managers tell us they

By Sara John, Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist at NatWest. In this guest blog, Sara John from one of our Partners, NatWest, explains how BDF's Technology Taskforce helps her navigate the myriad challenges to make technology and digital experiences

If you are an organisation looking to create a more disability-inclusive environment for your employees, you don't have to work alone. One of the key benefits of membership with Business Disability Forum (BDF) is access to our extensive range of Networks,

Research suggests that an estimated 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent, yet many managers are still unsure about how to provide the right support for their employees. To help change this, Business Disability Forum (BDF) has launched new guidance t

By Diane Lightfoot, CEO at Business Disability Forum Last week, the Government announced the creation of its Pathways to Work Innovation Fund. The fund is an initiative that invites all types and sizes of organisations to pitch ambitious, creative ideas t

Business Disability Forum (BDF) has responded to the launch of the Government's Pathways to Work Innovation Fund today, highlighting the need for new approaches to shifting the disability employment gap. Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum,

Business Disability Forum's global conference brought together business leaders and top employers to debate how global change can be used to deliver global disability inclusion (7 July). Addressing the "Delivering disability-inclusive change in global org

Business Disability Forum (BDF)'s fifth Global Conference - 'Delivering disability-inclusive change in global organisations' - certainly lived up to its name as hundreds of delegates from nearly 40 countries gathered to share ideas, learn from one another