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 [...]
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 [...]
As we approach International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, we wanted to invite you to participate in a Disability:IN “digital relay”. This relay will take place on LinkedIn and all you have to do is publish a post. We are creating a relay of LinkedIn posts, [...]
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 [...]
Business Insider today releases its annual list of 100 People Transforming Business, spotlighting pioneering business thought-leaders and disruptors from ten different fields. Presented by Alight, the list for the third year in a row includes contributions from across the Insider newsroom, which identified the individuals who are making the [...]
Disability:IN, the global non-profit advancing disability inclusion and equality in business, recommends providing visual descriptions as a corporate best practice. Visual descriptions are an opportunity for the speaker to introduce a few salient points about themselves, which can include physical characteristics and how they identify (race, gender, sexual orientation, [...]
"As we continue to grow our global impact, it is crucial to inspire accessible innovation for all. We are excited to welcome Jeff to the team and we encourage everyone to join IN and advance their accessibility journeys alongside us." - Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN [...]
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 [...]
