“Many employers have been shown to harbor sincere yet ill-founded views about the work-related abilities of people with disabilities. These negative views are often a result of interrelated concerns that permeate the entire employment cycle,” according to research published in Journal of Business and Psychology. Bias, bullying and negativity keep [...]
Imagine being rejected for a job because a computer algorithm misinterpreted your facial expressions or the tone of your voice.
Disability:IN joins our corporate partners and the global disability community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 20, 2021.
In a narrowly written opinion based on “unique facts” of the case, the Appeals Court held that Winn-Dixie’s inaccessible website was not a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an excellent time for leaders and others to share their stories.
The 2021 AGM season will be a chance for investors to back up their recent pledges on racial equality, and continue to push on gender Gender diversity has been an increasingly common topic at AGMs in recent years, spurred on by the 2017 Me Too Movement, which focused the [...]
This week, Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) submitted additional comments to the SEC regarding Nasdaq’s proposed rule on board diversity. Disability:IN Board Chair Chad Jerdee and AAPD Board Chair Ted Kennedy, Jr. wrote in part, “it is important to remember that [...]
Disability:IN is committed to condemning all violence, bigotry, racism and xenophobia towards the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We were deeply saddened by the events that took place in Atlanta on March 16th which resulted in the deaths of eight people, six of whom were Asian American [...]
California's corporate boardrooms are diversifying to include more women and people of color. Some advocates want to also require the inclusion of business leaders with disabilities. Read the Full Article Disclaimer: Viewers must have a subscription to view full article.
Interested in participating in the Disability Equality Index, but would like more information? We've gathered the most useful resources in one spot to help you get started. In addition, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you'd have any additional questions. Eligibility & Timeline Disability Equality Index [...]
