International Day of People with Disabilities 2023 – Business toolkit

Did you know that around 1 in 4 (23 percent) of working age adults in the UK are classified as disabled?¹

Recent research by the Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA), in partnership with Bupa, found that over half (51 percent) of respondents think their disability is a barrier to career progression.

That’s why it’s more important than ever to make the workplace a more welcoming and inclusive environment for disabled people.

The International Day of People with Disabilities highlights the importance of creating an accessible and inclusive workplace that can help disabled employees to thrive at work.

How can it affect your business?

A more inclusive work environment could mean new perspectives on innovation, increased employee engagement, and a larger talent pool.

Guidance and support for your business

• Copy for you to use in your internal communication (PDF, 0.1MB)
• Article: How to address ableism in the workplace

Guidance and support for line-managers

• Guide: Disability inclusion in the workplace (PDF, 0.7MB)
• Video: Bupa Academy - Disability Inclusion in the workplace

Resources to share with your team dependent on your employee’s policy or health trust

• Infographic: How do you address ableism? (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Article: Being active with a disability
• Article: What is ableism
• Article: Learning disability and exercise
• Video: What are chronic conditions?
• Poster: Direct Access to mental health support (PDF, 1.3MB)
• Leaflet: SilverCloud (PDF, 0.1MB)
• Leaflet: Chronic cover (PDF, 0.3MB)

For more information and support, visit Scope, Sense, Mind, or Samaritans.

¹ GOV UK. 2021/22 Family Resources Survey. National statistics