Observed each year in the United States for the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a critical conversation for corporate America. This important topic takes a global stage on October 10th for World Mental Health Day. Leslie Wilson, EVP of Global Workplace Initiatives at Disability:IN, is passionate [...]
May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Now In its 11th year, GAAD is a day to celebrate and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities around the globe who depend on inclusive digital technology and content. Visit the GAAD [...]
Companies including CAI, Dell Technologies, EY, Freddie Mac, Google, HP, Microsoft, SAP, Spectrum Designs Foundation reaffirm commitment to neurodivergent candidates, an untapped talent pool that can help close record-high job openings. SEATTLE, April 27, 2022 – To address the lack of neurodiverse talent hiring, member companies of the Neurodiversity [...]
GAAD - Accessibility Related Infographic and Resources Celebrated annually on the third Thursday in May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness for digital access and inclusion of more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. It is a chance to honor progress, but [...]
Many organizations have expanded their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in response to nationwide protests against social injustice in recent years, as well as the growing recognition that companies need to take a leadership role in promoting a more inclusive society. Yet there is a new frontier in [...]
Responsible Business – April 19-20, New York USA’s leading event delivering frank and honest discussions on how business and finance can deliver THE strategy for a commercially successful transition. Click here for more information.Disability:IN Supporting ResourcesThe Case for Disability Inclusion in ESG Investing2021 Disability Equality Index Report108 CEOs are IN [...]
Are you an experienced candidate with a disability? Join the Disability Virtual Career Fair. May 4th, 2022 from 12–2pm EDT This event is organized by the Disability:IN Inclusion Works Program. Register to meet with 30 participating companies for informational interviews and learn about the companies and their opportunities for [...]
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for April 2022 At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief Accessibility Officer. Upcoming Digital Accessibility events at Disability:IN May 12: The second 2022 meeting [...]
Creating Neuro-Inclusion at Freddie Mac “I was worried about applying for a job knowing that I have disabilities,” said Francine Heisler, an IT generalist in the Technology Analyst program, who is part of Freddie Mac’s 2021 neurodiversity hiring. “People don’t necessarily realize how wide the autism spectrum is and that [...]
It's Okay to Keep the Camera Off! Why this Creates Inclusive Virtual Meetings As virtual meetings remain a regular part of most people's workdays, creating an environment where folks feel empowered to keep their cameras off can have a strong impact for many reasons. Blind/Low vision people may not [...]
