My mom has multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed when I was just 10 years old. I remember thinking then, and many times since, that she would miss out on so many things because of it. Yet, despite it, my mom is still sassy-strong and living a full life. She was [...]
Organizations that implement disability-inclusive policies and practices tend to outperform their peers financially, according to a new report by Accenture in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Building on a 2018 report on disability inclusion in the workplace, the 2023 iteration explored the topic [...]
NEW YORK; Nov. 27, 2023 – Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a new research report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Building on the 2018 landmark report on [...]
This past year has proven that disability inclusion has become a business imperative now more than ever before. Bolstered by findings from a new report released in collaboration with Accenture, it has become apparent that disability inclusion yields more revenue, income, profit, and productivity. It is up to each [...]
This Veterans Day, Disability:IN proudly introduces a unique program aimed at supporting established Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBE) ready to advance sustainable business growth. This comprehensive eight-month development initiative unites fifty service-disabled veteran business owners, fifty Disability:IN corporate partner mentors, and subject-matter experts. Together, they will create a collaborative and [...]
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for November 2023 Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for November. 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 [...]
Creating safe spaces for mental health and financial health Jimmy Cheung, senior vice president of Global Cloud Technology for Experian and co-executive sponsor of Experian’s Aspire ERG Asking for help. It takes commitment on behalf of leaders, and courage on behalf of someone who needs it. Many people are afraid [...]
The Value of a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment At Southwest Airlines®, we’re passionate about celebrating the diversity of our employees through the unique talents, skills, and abilities they bring. As a people-first company, we’re committed to ensuring employees receive the support they need to succeed in their roles, [...]
AT&T and Gallaudet University Collaborate to Make Football More Inclusive with First 5G-Connected Helmet Digital in-helmet display offers deaf and hard of hearing athletes and coaches a new, visual way of communicating powered by 5G technology AT&T* and Gallaudet University1, the global leader in bilingual education for deaf [...]
Global professional services agency Accenture has partnered with TD Bank and Disability:IN, a nonprofit which aims to increase disability inclusion in businesses to create a cross-industry coalition of CMOs and CCOs aimed to power disability inclusion across marketing and communications. Jill Kramer's Accenture's chief marketing and communications officer, noted [...]
