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Why Disability Inclusion Needs Data- Our CEO on the Power of the Disability Index
In a recent conversation on the Chief Influencer Podcast, Disability:IN President & CEO Jill Houghton shares why measuring disability inclusion matters and how the Disability Index helps companies turn commitment into meaningful, data-driven action.
What Gets Measured Matters
Reflections on our CEO’s conversation on the Chief Influencer Podcast
Last month, our President & CEO, Jill Houghton, sat down with Chief Influencer host Anthony Shop to share her perspective on a topic close to our mission: why disability inclusion is a business imperative and what it takes to measure progress in a meaningful way.
In the episode “Disability Is a Strength: How Business Leads the Future of Disability Inclusion,” Jill dives deep into how companies can move beyond intention and into data-driven action to build workplaces that simply work better for everyone.
Inside the Disability Index: Turning Insight into Action
One of the standout moments in the conversation comes when Jill breaks down the Disability Index- why it exists, how it’s evolved, and why it matters for companies that want to stay ahead.
Jill describes the Index as:
- A benchmark that helps organizations understand where they are in their disability inclusion journey and where focused action can drive the most impact.
- A tool that translates commitment into measurable outcomes. “What gets measured matters,” she emphasizes—a reminder that transparency and data are essential for continued progress.
- A resource that is aligned to global standards and relevant to different organizational needs.
This conversation is especially timely as the Index enters a new phase of modernization- adding more robust reporting options, flexible participation paths, and maturity models that help leaders benchmark their progress against industry peers. Catch the full episode of the Chief Influencer Podcast here.
