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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Disability inclusive Research: What is it and how can we do it? | Guidelines on participatory research methods for disability-inclusive research. | Institute of Development Studies – Mary Wickenden | Guide / Manual / Factsheet / Toolkit | View resource |
UN Flagship Report on Disability and Development 2018 | UN report on disability and development highlighting disadvantage across the SDGs and the importance of accessible financial services in reducing poverty and advancing inclusion. | UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, | Report / research study / journal article | View resource |
National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028 | Kenya’s 2025–2028 financial inclusion strategy identifies disability as a priority and sets measures on accessible products, information, OPD partnerships, training, data and financial literacy. | Central Bank of Kenya | National or International Laws / Policies / Regulations | View resource |
Analysing credit risk in persons with disabilities as an instrument of financial inclusion | Study of loans to persons with disabilities in Spain finding similar or lower default risk than among other clients, challenging assumptions that disability increases credit risk. | Lara-Rubio, J., Galvez-Sánchez, F.J., Molina-Moreno, V. et al. – J. Soc. Econ. Dev. 27, 581–603 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40847-024-00346-4 | Report / research study / journal article | View resource |
A brief explainer on The Washington Group Questions on Disability | Explainer on the Washington Group Short Set questions on disability, including practical guidance and information on using this data collection tool, and the Enhanced Short Set and Extended Set for different purposes. | UNFPA | National or International Standards / Guidelines | View resource |
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