Business Disability Forum

In the third episode of the podcast, our CEO Diane Lightfoot explores the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on disabled people, considering how it has interacted with the extra costs of being disabled. The discussion covers the 'disability price tag', the impact of rising costs of essential goods and services, and why disabled people may be more affected than most. The guests debate how the situation impacts disabled people and what meaningful action can be taken to mitigate the toll that financial insecurity can take. Our guests for this episode are: • Mark Hodgkinson, Chief Executive of Scope • Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research at Business Disability Forum The Disability Price Tag 2024 can be accessed here: https://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/disability-price-tag

Diane Lightfoot delves into the debate surrounding the business motivations for disability inclusion: does it matter if businesses are only trying to make themselves look good if they are affecting positive change? Peter Torres Fremlin and Birgit Neu shed light on whether purple-washing is a hindrance or a help.

Business Disability Forum’s Disability Today podcast series will discuss the issues that affect us now, and will be part of our reality tomorrow. All too often, disabled people are overlooked and forgotten when considering what the future holds, and the challenges the world faces today. Leading experts will join Business Disability Forum CEO Diane Lightfoot to discuss how disabled people and business are or will be affected. These debates will explore the challenges, and the solutions to creating a more inclusive world. In the first episode of the series, AI Friend or foe? Diane discusses if disabled people risk being further excluded from jobs by the increasing use of AI or if new technology always creates new opportunities with guests Christopher Patnoe Head of EMEA Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Google and Claire Cookson, CEO of Pathways Education Ltd, an organisation committed to re-engineering SEND education though the development of pioneering technology, education settings and national policy. Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk

If You Don't Mind Me Asking... Season 2 Recap by Business Disability Forum

In the last episode of the series, we're talking workplace adjustments (accommodations). We're joined by PwC graduate apprentice Morgan McArthur and Graeme Crook, from PwC's IT and digital accessibility team. Morgan tells us about the impact of her multiple disabilities including dyslexia and a recent ADHD diagnosis, on her university study and work. She talks very positively about her recruitment and onboarding experience, the speed of access to workplace adjustments and support available at PwC.