Advisory Organisations: Expert Support for Disability Inclusion
Advisory organisations help UK employers become disability confident by providing expert guidance on inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments, accessibility and training. Partnering with these organisations can strengthen your inclusion strategy and improve employee outcomes.
Becoming a disability confident employer doesn’t mean figuring everything out alone. There are expert organisations that provide guidance, training and resources to help businesses remove barriers and create truly inclusive workplaces.
At SENDme2work, I encourage employers to tap into these networks – whether for advice on accessible recruitment, workplace adjustments, or disability awareness training. The more collaborative your approach, the stronger your inclusion strategy will be.
Why Work with Advisory Organisations?
- Access expert guidance – Stay informed on best practices, legal requirements, and practical solutions.
- Support inclusive recruitment – Connect with specialist job boards and employment programmes.
- Enhance workplace accessibility – Learn how to remove physical, digital, and cultural barriers.
Key Advisory Organisations for Employers
- Business Disability Forum (BDF) Supports employers with disability inclusion policies, training and networking. ➡ Learn more: businessdisabilityforum.org.uk
- British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) Specialises in inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments for disabled employees. ➡ Visit: base-uk.org
- Disability Rights UK A national charity supporting businesses on disability inclusion and accessibility standards. ➡ Explore: disabilityrightsuk.org
- Evenbreak A specialist job board connecting disabled jobseekers with inclusive employers. ➡ Find talent: evenbreak.co.uk
- Microlink Provides assistive technology solutions for employees with disabilities. ➡ Learn more: microlinkpc.com
- AccessAble Offers accessibility guides to workplaces, venues and public spaces. ➡ Check accessibility: accessable.co.uk
Five Practical Ways to Use Advisory Organisations
1️⃣ Partner with a Specialist Recruitment Agency
- Use platforms like Evenbreak to reach talented disabled candidates.
2️⃣ Access Expert Training & Resources
- BDF and Disability Rights UK offer training on inclusive hiring, workplace adjustments and accessibility.
3️⃣ Seek Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments
- BASE provides insights on job coaching, assistive tech and creating flexible roles.
4️⃣ Conduct an Accessibility Audit
- Use AccessAble or Microlink to assess and improve workplace accessibility.
5️⃣ Stay Connected & Keep Learning
- Join disability inclusion networks and attend awareness events to share best practices.
Inclusion is a Team Effort
No business has to navigate disability inclusion alone. Leverage these advisory organisations to build a stronger, more inclusive workplace – one that truly removes barriers and empowers disabled employees.
If you’re ready to take action, contact me for a free downloadable copy our Removing Barriers to Inclusion Employer toolkit and start taking that first step towards a truly inclusive workspace.
What’s Next?
In the next post, we’ll explore Next Steps – how to take action and implement everything covered in this series.
FAQ’s
What are advisory organisations for disability inclusion?
Advisory organisations provide expert support, training and resources to help employers create inclusive workplaces and remove barriers for disabled people.
Why should employers work with disability inclusion organisations?
They offer specialist knowledge on recruitment, accessibility, legal requirements and workplace adjustments, helping businesses become more inclusive and compliant.
Which organisations support disability inclusion in the UK?
Examples include Business Disability Forum, BASE, Disability Rights UK, Evenbreak, Microlink and AccessAble.
How can advisory organisations improve recruitment?
They connect employers with disabled talent, improve job accessibility and support inclusive hiring practices.
