While Daylight Saving Time might seem like a minor inconvenience or an hour of lost sleep for many, it can have a considerable impact on people with disabilities. As companies strive to foster inclusive environments, it's important to consider the unique challenges this time shift may present. Routine Adaptation: [...]
Behind the Screen: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in the Workplace Each year, the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. This month provides awareness of various mental health challenges facing workers across corporate America. According to Accenture, mental health affects 90% of [...]
Leslie Wilson Executive Vice President, Global Workplace Initiatives Disability:IN On this World Mental Health Day, I want the citizens of the world to know that mental health conditions are diagnosable, treatable health conditions. And no matter who we are or what we know, we are at risk, just as we [...]
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 [...]
Many disabilities, such as mental illnesses, learning and attention issues, some physical illnesses, neurodiversity, and many other disabilities are not apparent. Below is some suggested guidance from Disability:IN in speaking about such disabilities: “Non-apparent disability”: This is the terminology Disability:IN uses and recommends. It implies the disability is just [...]
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and we encourage our partners to build inclusive cultures that include people with non-apparent disabilities, including mental illness. Check out our video featuring Disability:IN EVP Programs, Liz Taub, Fidelity Investments VP of Customer Accessibility, [...]
We are excited to share a recording from Disability:IN's webinar advancing minority mental health month. Hear from Disability:IN corporate partner peers as they share their experience and stories around mental health awareness. Moderator: Carla Carlisle, Director, Information Technology, Mental Health Co-lead for TIAA Diverse Abilities Business Resource Group [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an excellent time for leaders and others to share their stories.
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. By 2020, mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as the major causes of disability [...]
This blog post was written by Disability:IN team member Elaine Kubik in honor of World Mental Health Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. A nexus of important topics to help share her story! Depression, my unspoken Disability. Today, on World Mental Health Day, I’m doing my [...]
