The Bison at-a-glance guide to keeping your workplace safe and compliant.

1. The Family Resources Survey says 23% of working-age people in the UK has a disability.

2. All UK businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure people with disabilities can access their premises.

3. It’s also about making your workplace inclusive and welcoming.

4. You might need to adjust your premises, and provide accessibility aids and support.

5. You also need to keep your policies and procedures

6. If not, you could be guilty of unlawful discrimination.

7. Not all disabilities are visible; it can be easy to miss an accessibility barrier without professional help.

8. Barriers can range from inaccessible digital services to steps, lighting and emergency escape routes.

9. A Disability Access Assessment by Bison provides practical recommendations for improvement, a one-year action plan and continual support.

10. It only takes a single visit by a Bison assessor, who can also carry out other health and safety inspections.