This guidance is from the UK government and was originally written for government communicators but it may also be useful to others.
The guidance aims to help you to:
- communicate using inclusive language and know which words to use and avoid when writing about disability
- include disabled people in your communications and campaigns and make sure that they’re portrayed positively and realistically
- make sure your communications are accessible
- choose and use appropriate communication channels to reach disabled people
Nearly 17 million people in the UK (25% of the population) have a disability, according to the latest estimates from the Family Resources Survey. Communicators must be confident their messages will reach everyone, including disabled people. This can be done by ensuring all communications are inclusive and accessible.
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.