One of the most pernicious stereotypes is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles. People don’t usually attend voluntary training sessions on neurodiversity inclusion with the intention to ask ableist questions. They come because they want to [...]
Small business owners often go into the new year with the goal of strengthening and expanding their business. Like all new year’s resolutions, these plans can be limited when business owners are hit with the day-to-day challenges of life. However, there are some realistic resolutions that small business owners [...]
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 [...]
The surgeon general's recent mental health warning is something business leaders and managers shouldn't ignore, according to a leading diversity consultant Last week, the surgeon general published a report on the "devastating" state of youth mental health. The report is a reminder that many American workers are struggling too [...]
As 2021 draws to a close, the time is right to reflect on all that we have accomplished together even as we continue to navigate through a global pandemic and an ever-changing workforce. Above it all, it has brought to light the importance of connecting with, supporting, and building [...]
Disability:IN Inclusion Works (IW) Program Consultants’ Job Description Provide unlimited disability inclusion consulting to Disability:IN Inclusion Works’ participating companies that are assigned; Facilitate connections between the participating Inclusion Works companies in the Community of Corporations to share and learn best and evolving practices; Participate in 2 Inclusion Works meetings where [...]
For many individuals with disabilities of working age, pursuing traditional employment can be a daunting prospect strewn with challenges and uncertainties. A good number of these relate to whether, in a competitive jobs market, it will even be possible to gain meaningful employment, given widespread attitudinal barriers towards employing [...]
As we approach International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, we wanted to invite you to participate in a Disability:IN “digital relay”. This relay will take place on LinkedIn and all you have to do is publish a post. We are creating a relay of LinkedIn posts, [...]
Spotlight on Mentoring With UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) & WeCo Accessibility Services Mentee: Lynn Wehrman, President & Founder Website: www.theweco.com Mentor: Mike May, Senior Director, Technology Partner Website: www.kronos.com Conversation: Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant met with Michael May from UKG and Lynn Wehrman from [...]
Business Insider today releases its annual list of 100 People Transforming Business, spotlighting pioneering business thought-leaders and disruptors from ten different fields. Presented by Alight, the list for the third year in a row includes contributions from across the Insider newsroom, which identified the individuals who are making the [...]
