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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Factsheet: Stereotypes, cognitive biases and discrimination | Provides explanations of cognitive biases and discrimination, with examples. | Humanity & Inclusion (HI) | Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit | View resource |
Toward Inclusive Access: Navigating Gender and Disability Barriers in Entrepreneurship Support and Financing | Research report on barriers to entrepreneurship and finance faced by women with disabilities in Cambodia, Bangladesh and Nepal, with recommendations for more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. | UN ESCAP and Impact Hub | Report / research study / journal article | View resource |
Principles for Driving the digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities | Principles for advancing digital inclusion of persons with disabilities, providing a framework for mobile operators that can inform digital financial inclusion strategies. | GSMA | National or International Standards / Guidelines | View resource |
Gender and Disability Inclusion in Climate Risk Insurance in the Pacific | Case study of inclusive climate risk insurance in the Pacific, using disability- and gender-disaggregated data and consultation to develop accessible, affordable and relevant products. | Centre of Excellence of Gender-smart Solutions | Case Studies | View resource |
Physical Accessibility: Making UN Premises & Facilities Accessible through the Business Operations Strategy (BOS)2.0: | Tool for auditing physical accessibility of UN premises and facilities, including a self-assessment template and links to further implementation resources. | UN Development Coordination Office | Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit | View resource |
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