What were the results from the last Disability Equality Index benchmark?
Please read the latest DEI Report.
What is the Disability Equality Index Report?
The DEI Report is an in-depth report that consists of aggregate results from the DEI benchmark, as well as “Best Practices” from top-scoring companies. The DEI Report shows trends of disability inclusion, across the enterprise, as well as opportunities for improvement. The DEI Report is public and is available to [...]
How do you intend to recognize top-scoring companies?
The goal is to ensure that the recognition meaningfully builds a company’s reputation for diversity and inclusion with potential employees, investors, and customers, including customers with disabilities. Top-scoring companies are recognized as a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion™”. As such, AAPD and Disability:IN will recognize top-scoring companies in [...]
What other benchmark information may be shared publicly?
In general, any information submitted in the DEI benchmark may be utilized for reporting purposes. However, only scores of 80 and above are published and the breakdown of scores are not, in any case, published regardless of company score. Additionally, it’s important to note that our overall approach with the [...]
What benchmark scores will be published?
The score range for the DEI is zero (0) to 100, with 100 being the highest score possible. * Scores are in increments of 10. We publicly recognize top-scoring companies that have a score of 80 or above by publishing their company name and DEI score on the DEI website. [...]
Were there any changes made to the content of the benchmark?
No significant changes were made to the benchmark for 2022.
What makes the partnership between AAPD and Disability:IN unique?
The DEI brings together the nation’s largest disability rights organization and the leading national business-to-business network to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complimentary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to both corporate America and the disability community.
What is 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, Community Engagement, Supplier [...]