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Council of Institutional Investors: The Voice of Corporate Governance Podcast

CII’s podcast is one of many platforms CII offers members to access timely information and perspectives and to increase public attention to critical issues and developments in corporate governance and capital markets. The target audience for our podcast is CII Members, other institutional investors, public companies, securities lawyers, proxy [...]

2024-04-24T10:02:08-04:00April 23rd, 2024|In the News, Responsible Business & Policy|

GAAD: Celebrating Digital Accessibility Around the Globe 365 Days a Year

Accessibility is at the core of disability inclusion. Today, companies are expected to continue to improve access to digital content, technologies, and experiences for employees and customers alike. On May 16th, 2024, Disability:IN will be celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with a full day of virtual events on [...]

Compiling Your Toolkit: Mental Wellness in the Workplace

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, annually recognized as a time to draw attention to the various mental health considerations for employees throughout the corporate landscape.  According to Accenture, mental health challenges have impacted 9 out of 10 employees, with 69% experiencing mental health issues personally and 88% knowing [...]

2024-04-25T21:09:16-04:00April 22nd, 2024|Events, Mental Health, Multimedia|

Partner Spotlight: The Hartford

Inclusion: Support for Mental Health and Physical Disabilities by  The Hartford Staff Companies committed to an inclusive culture support and celebrate employees for their abilities. But how can you include what you don’t see? “Mental health is just as important as physical disabilities, and it's important to prevent and treat [...]

2024-04-22T10:40:51-04:00April 11th, 2024|Partner Spotlight|

April Digital Accessibility Roundup

Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for April. 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 Officer. Disability:IN Happenings As the Chief Accessibility [...]

2024-03-29T12:39:43-04:00March 29th, 2024|Digital Accessibility|

Spotlight on Mentoring with Sharp Mill Graphics and Southwest Airlines

Visit Sharp Mill Graphics Homepage Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant, is very excited to ‘Spotlight’ our mentee and mentor pair, Sharp Mill Graphics and Southwest Airlines. KC: Hello Jeremy, tell us your story - how/why did you begin your journey as an entrepreneur? [...]

2024-04-18T11:34:10-04:00March 25th, 2024|Supplier Diversity / Procurement|

Awareness Drives Acceptance: Join IN to Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

As Disability:IN recognizes Autism Acceptance Month this April, we encourage organizations to engage in honest conversations, seek out resources, and actively involve individuals with autism in shaping inclusive policies and practices. While progress has been made over the past year, there is still work to be done to increase [...]

2024-04-01T13:53:32-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Events, Multimedia, Neurodiversity / Autism|

Shedding Light on Daylight Saving Time: Ensuring Inclusivity for People with Disabilities

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: [...]

2024-03-08T16:08:17-05:00March 8th, 2024|Mental Health, Neurodiversity / Autism|
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