FAQs

What other benchmarks exist for measuring disability inclusion inside corporations?

A number of other tools exist, however the Disability Equality Index is unique in its comprehensive nature. It is the only benchmark that takes a holistic and in-depth look at policies and practices spanning corporate operations, including culture; leadership; enterprise-wide accessibility; benefits; accommodations; recruitment; education, retention and advancement; community engagement; [...]

How long does it take to complete the Disability Equality Index?

Most first-time participants report that it takes between 30-40 hours in total staff hours. After the first year, most participants report that it takes less time to complete. Companies that completed the prior year’s Disability Equality Index are given the opportunity to use pre-populated responses to questions that are the [...]

What were the results of the 2024 Disability Equality Index?

The Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent, third-party resource for benchmarking disability inclusion policies and programs inside corporations, and is now trusted by more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the Disability Equality Index [...]

What resources exist to help my company utilize our Disability Equality Index results to advance disability inclusion in our organization?

Each company that completes the Disability Equality Index will receive a custom scored report that details the company’s responses to every Disability Equality Index question. A custom scorecard which highlights performance by category along with insights on areas of strength as well as potential improvement is also included. Disability:IN also [...]

How are companies recognized as part of the Disability Equality Index?

Participating companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark year. Earning a top rating on the Disability Equality Index has the potential to build brand recognition [...]

How will my company information that I submit as a part of the Disability Equality Index be used?

The score range for the Disability Equality Index is zero (0) to 100, with 100 being the highest score possible. Scores are in increments of 10.  Top-scoring companies that have a score of 80 or higher are publicly recognized by their company name and score through social media, press releases, [...]

What is the history of the Disability Equality Index and how was it developed?

The Disability Equality Index was originally created as a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the United States’ largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The complementary organizations leveraged unique strengths to make the [...]

What is the scoring methodology for the Disability Equality Index?

The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions across the following categories: Culture; Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices (including the sub-categories [...]

How do I register for the Disability Equality Index?

Registration for the 2025 Disability Equality Index can be completed beginning October 8, 2024 from an integrated registration application. This integrated application will allow companies to register for one country only or up to all eight Disability Equality Index countries during the same registration process. This registration system also does [...]

What is the cost associated with completing the Disability Equality Index?

Registration for the 2025 Disability Equality Index is complimentary for current Disability:IN Corporate Partners for all eight of the available country benchmarks. For non-partners, the registration cost is USD $900 which entitles your company to register for one country with an incremental cost of USD $200 for each additional country [...]

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