Resources
In this section you will find links to resources providing information, insights and guidance on disability-inclusive finance. These include case studies, articles and videos from institutions and individuals leading the change towards truly inclusive financial systems, and manuals and tools to support implementation of disability-inclusive policies and practices.
Please note that BFFI is not responsible for the content of resources collated from publicly available external sources.
Disability Inclusion Guide for Financial Services Providers (FSPs)
1 January 2026
Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit
Barrier-Free Finance Initiative (BFFI), Cerise+SPTF, ADA (Appui au Développement Autonome)
Provides comprehensive, practical guidance for FSPs to embed disability-inclusive practices across their organization and operations.
SEPM Guide - Disability Inclusion Focus
1 January 2026
Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit
Cerise+SPTF, Barrier-Free Finance Initiative (BFFI), ADA (Appui au Développement Autonome)
This version of Cerise+SPTF’s Social and Environmental Performance Management (SEPM) Guide is helps financial institutions to advance disability inclusion as part of their existing social performance frameworks.
All resources
Title | Description | Published by | Type | View |
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Making Progress: A Self-Assessment Tool | Free online self-assessment for FSPs covering culture, employment, partnerships and customer services, with a dashboard report and suggested actions. | Asian Development Bank (ADB) | Assessment Tool | View resource |
Needs Assessment: People With Disabilities' Access to Financial Education and Finance in Cambodia | Needs assessment of financial capabilities and access among persons with disabilities in Cambodia, identifying low financial literacy, unmet product needs and barriers to credit. | Chamroeun Microfinance Plc and Good Return – Claire Hanson, Paul Surreaux and Alison Thornburn | Report / research study / journal article | View resource |
Factsheet: Examples of workstation adaptation | Provides concrete examples of adaptations for employees with different types of impairments. | Humanity & Inclusion (HI) | Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit | View resource |
Circular: Policy for Financial Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) | Pakistan’s policy requiring banks to implement disability-inclusive frameworks covering accessible infrastructure, products and services, information and ICT, staff capacity and employment. | State Bank of Pakistan | National or International Laws / Policies / Regulations | View resource |
Factsheet: Understanding disability | Factsheet explaining disability, including models, definitions and types of disability, how disability is produced, and respectful communication to challenge stereotypes and bias. | Humanity & Inclusion (HI) | Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit | View resource |
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