Many employees don't disclose their disability, and employers need to move past 'transactional accommodations,' says expert On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33 years after the Act was signed into law [...]
Though success levels and prioritization may vary, nobody would ever argue that executing an effective corporate disability inclusion strategy isn’t a desirable outcome for most serious-minded medium to large-scale enterprises. Unfortunately, attaining this goal is often easier said than done due to multiple underlying complexities ranging from a lack [...]
Disability:IN’s annual index found that just 4.5% of workers self-identify as disabled. While disabled US workers have historically had some of the highest unemployment rates, the data shows that the last three years have seen tremendous progress in reducing the community’s unemployment rate. This is largely due to more [...]
Employee self-identification and board representation rates remain low, according to a new disability equality index. Companies are making strides in implementing more disability inclusion practices throughout their corporate culture, but several key areas need sustained attention in coming years, according to a July 10 report from the 2023 Disability [...]
By Ted Kennedy Jr. Reports show inclusion of disabled individuals lagging behind gender and ethnicity as a priority in the boardroom. As a child, I lost my leg to pediatric bone cancer. Now I am a healthcare rights attorney and member of two corporate boards. I openly attribute my [...]
Law360 (July 11, 2023, 1:55 PM EDT) -- People tend to underestimate the number of disabled lawyers in the workplace, but because many attorneys feel they need to project strength and not weakness, most of them hide their disability, according to several experts. So one of the most significant ways [...]
Law360 (July 11, 2023, 4:36 PM EDT) -- The group behind the Disability Equality Index, which businesses and law firms use to measure their workplace inclusion efforts, announced Tuesday that seven law firms had been recognized for their progress in making their workplaces more accommodating for employees with disabilities in [...]
More people are self-identifying as having a disability at work, according to the latest Disability Equality Index by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Why it matters: If you’re not communicating inclusively, then you aren’t communicating effectively. State of play: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have [...]
Vistra Employee Resource Group Building Path to Freedom for People with Disabilities Have you ever changed a life in a single morning? That’s the mission behind Vistra’s partnership with The Texas Ramp Project, a nonprofit building ramps for lower-income adults who use wheelchairs or assistive devices. The partnership began [...]
New vocational job placement program highlights MGM Resorts’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion As children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder transition into adulthood, national data shows they will experience substantial challenges accessing competitive employment opportunities, often resulting in unemploymenst or underemployment. With a focus on addressing this societal concern, [...]
