The only way to challenge deep-rooted stereotypes is by bringing people together.
bdi is committed to energising a fresh conversation between business and disabled people.
Our first publication ‘Learning directly from disabled people’ focuses on that core principle that underpins all others (read more...)
How and why we should ‘learn directly from disabled people’. Yesterday afternoon a group of motivated and experienced professionals from several well-known global organisations gathered to be part of an interactive, round-table workshop about ‘Learning directly from disabled people.’ The workshop, ably lead by Kate Nash OBE, who is [...]
How and why should we ‘learn directly from disabled people?’ At least 15% of the world’s population, over 1 billion people, remain disadvantaged by deep-rooted, antiquated stereotypes about disabled people. These stereotypes and assumptions will only be transformed by learning directly from, and building relationships with, disabled people. Directly. [...]
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business has become a strategic ally of bdi. business disability international (bdi) is delighted that the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) has become a strategic ally in the development of its work and thought-leadership on disability as it affects global business. As bdi seeks [...]
business disability international (bdi) pledges support for the Keep Me Posted campaign. business disability international (bdi) is delighted to announce their support for Keep Me Posted. Now three years old, Keep Me Posted is a coalition of representatives from charities, interest groups and businesses who are passionate about consumer [...]
In conversation with Simon Minty… consultant, commentator and comedian on all things disability. Simon, you’re a man of many hats, what do you consider as your ‘day job’? I really wear two hats, firstly running Sminty, a disability and diversity consultancy, which focuses on how businesses in the UK [...]