Dear Disability:IN Community:
As 2022 is coming to a close, we want to thank you for your partnership.
Our collective work to bring disability inclusion to the corporate mainstream is critical. It is actively driving change and building equitable and inclusive businesses for all.
We closed this year’s conference with the idea that each and every one of us has a role to play in advancing disability inclusion and equality. Our accomplishments and growth in 2022 are a direct reflection of your commitment to this mission.
While there is still much work to be done, we are honored to be on this journey together.
With gratitude,
Jill
Our Collective Impact
Advancing Inclusion with the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and the Global Disability Equality Index (GDEI).
DEI Participant Growth from 2021 to 2022
The Global DEI came into fruition because many of our current partners expressed a desire to benchmark inclusion efforts around the world, both within their own brand as well as other industries.
We more than doubled GDEI registration in 2022, up from 35 companies in 2021.
Building Inclusive Companies & Driving Hires
The Disability:IN Inclusion Works program provides customized disability inclusion consulting to 122 major corporations and connects them to their peers participating in the Community of Corporations.
48%
Growth in Corporate Participation
Growth in Corporate Participation
99%
Retention
Retention
216% Growth in APAC Council
94% Growth in EMEA Council
121% Growth in LATAM Council
Intersectionality: Empowering over 1,000 NextGen Leaders
67%
People of Color
People of Color
43%
Women
Women
23%
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
NextGen Leaders
“Overall great program that changed my perspective on what is available for a person with a disability. Learning about how companies are becoming inclusive was important. Helped me with confidence and ability to advocate for myself in the future.” –Alan S.
Expanding Supplier Diversity to Disability-Owned Businesses (DOBEs), including SDV & V-DOBEs
The DOBE Network Grew by 60% – Now at 500 Certified DOBEs!
56%
Growth in Partner Engagement
Growth in Partner Engagement
Procure Access Drives Access.
20 companies, including Google and Microsoft, signed the statement committing to buying and selling accessible technology.
In The News
Cheddar: The 2022 Disability Equality Index
The 2022 Disability Equality Index Report captures data on how companies are collectively progressing on disability inclusion and what more can be done to make the workplace comfortable for everyone. Learn more.
Twenty Companies Sign the Procure Access Statement
EY, Google, Merck, Microsoft, Salesforce and Twitter are among first 20 companies to sign the Procure Access Statement facilitated by Disability:IN. Learn more.
Vogue Business: Gucci Disrupts Disability Inclusion
The luxury industry has often excluded disabled people both as consumers and employees but Gucci’s Robert Triefus says the brand’s “mind has been opened” to disability inclusion, and it’s time for change. Learn more.
CNBC: Amazon, Starbucks and Google Among Best Places to Work with Disabilities
Companies are increasing their leadership and boardroom diversity, according to the 2022 Disability Equality Index report from Disability:IN. Learn more.
Bloomberg Law: Disability Representation on Boards Is Up, Yet Inclusion Lags
An increase in people with disabilities in boardrooms and corporate leadership isn’t always translating to more inclusive workplaces for rank-and-file employees. Learn more.
HR Brew: Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer on Stepping Up Disability Inclusion Efforts
HR Brew caught up with chief accessibility officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie, who is proudly Deaf, at the 2022 Disability:IN Conference to learn more about Microsoft’s accessibility efforts. Learn more.
Recapping the 2022 Conference: #DisabilityAdvantage
4000+
Attendees
180+
Speakers
50
Countries Represented
5
Fortune 1000 CEOs
540
NextGen Leader Connections
338
DOBE Connections
Local Affiliates
The Disability:IN local affiliates across the nation are the heartbeat of the organization, driving the mission of disability inclusion forward by working with partners on the ground. Check out the Affiliate Event Calendar for local events happening in your area.
