One of the most pernicious stereotypes is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles. People don’t usually attend voluntary training sessions on neurodiversity inclusion with the intention to ask ableist questions. They come because they want to [...]
Small business owners often go into the new year with the goal of strengthening and expanding their business. Like all new year’s resolutions, these plans can be limited when business owners are hit with the day-to-day challenges of life. However, there are some realistic resolutions that small business owners [...]
The surgeon general's recent mental health warning is something business leaders and managers shouldn't ignore, according to a leading diversity consultant Last week, the surgeon general published a report on the "devastating" state of youth mental health. The report is a reminder that many American workers are struggling too [...]
As 2021 draws to a close, the time is right to reflect on all that we have accomplished together even as we continue to navigate through a global pandemic and an ever-changing workforce. Above it all, it has brought to light the importance of connecting with, supporting, and building [...]
Disability:IN Inclusion Works (IW) Program Consultants’ Job Description Provide unlimited disability inclusion consulting to Disability:IN Inclusion Works’ participating companies that are assigned; Facilitate connections between the participating Inclusion Works companies in the Community of Corporations to share and learn best and evolving practices; Participate in 2 Inclusion Works meetings where [...]
For many individuals with disabilities of working age, pursuing traditional employment can be a daunting prospect strewn with challenges and uncertainties. A good number of these relate to whether, in a competitive jobs market, it will even be possible to gain meaningful employment, given widespread attitudinal barriers towards employing [...]
Spotlight on Mentoring With UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) & WeCo Accessibility Services Mentee: Lynn Wehrman, President & Founder Website: www.theweco.com Mentor: Mike May, Senior Director, Technology Partner Website: www.kronos.com Conversation: Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant met with Michael May from UKG and Lynn Wehrman from [...]
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (Nov. 8, 2021)—Disability:IN, the global non-profit advancing disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced philanthropic support from USAA to increase employment opportunities for veterans. USAA, a Disability:IN corporate partner, has provided a grant of $150,000 to help Disability:IN’s veteran outreach in the following ways: Veterans are encouraged [...]
The Equity Talk: People with disabilities get hired less, make less money, and are often excluded from media. Here's how one woman is leading the charge to fix that. When Jill Houghton talks about people with disabilities, her eyes light up, her voice projects, and she flashes a smile that [...]
The Equity Talk: Insider launches new series focused on how CEOs are advancing racial and social justice It was the summer of 2020, and George Floyd had just been murdered by the police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. The blaring sounds of helicopters, protest chants, and police sirens filled the [...]
