The 2024 Disability Equality Index® report, launched at the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, showcases notable improvements in disability inclusion practices among U.S. companies. With a 7x growth in participation since its inception, the index now includes 542 companies.

The report highlights a significant rise in diversity reporting, with 45% of companies publishing data that includes disability metrics, up from 24% in 2023. Additionally, 71% of companies ensure their digital products are accessible, compared to 64% last year. However, boardroom inclusion remains low, with only 11% of companies having an openly disabled director and a mere 3% reporting on disability at the board level…