Disability Equality Index Office Hours Call 3 Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 2pm - 3pm Eastern Have questions about your 2023 Disability Equality Index results? The DEI team will be available virtually for 60-minute drop-in office hours sessions Thursdays in August to answer general questions on the DEI and [...]
Procure Access Building Block Series: Asking Good Questions Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern Accessible procurement is multi-faceted and requires the work, commitment, and attention of many people and business units of an organization. There is lots to do and at times it can feel overwhelming. [...]
Webinar: Understanding ASL and its Use in the Workplace Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern Close to one million people in the United States and Canada use American Sign Language (ASL) as their main way to communicate, according to Communication Service for the Deaf. In honor [...]
Procure Access Building Block Series: Ensure Organizational Accountability Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern The commitment to accessible procurement is best supported by a culture of accessibility with clear roles and responsibilities, enabling organizational accountability by both buyers and sellers. Embedding accessibility into procurement teams can help, [...]
Webinar: The S in ESG: Why Disability Inclusion Matters Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern This webinar will focus on why disability should be included in corporate ESG criteria and strategies, with an emphasis on how Disability:IN thinks about social and governance impact strategy. Featuring research-backed global perspectives [...]
Developing a software inventory provides information your organization needs to categorize and prioritize technology for accessibility focus/remediation. Learn how to categorize and prioritize digital tools for accessibility remediation. Accessibility does not end with remediation. Accessibility language should be part of post-contract governance and included in the warranty section of new […]
Webinar: The Role of Accessibility during National Disability Employment Awareness Month As we celebrate the workplace contributions of people with disabilities this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it’s crucial that we also illuminate the issues that still impede full workforce inclusion. While 57% of companies that participated in the 2023 […]
Accessible procurement doesn’t end when the contract is signed. It’s important to make sure your delivered product meets contract accessibility requirements, and that you adopt best practices to keep accessibility on track after the product is in use. This can be done by placing testing requirements in contracts and evaluating […]
Webinar: Leadership Development Programs for Employees with Disabilities and Their Allies Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern During this webinar you will hear from several companies that have successfully developed leadership programs for their employees and, in some cases, their allies. The companies will describe the genesis […]
The nomination period is now open for Disability:IN’s newest program, the Early Career Talent Accelerator, which was designed by professionals with disabilities for professionals with disabilities. This 12-week hybrid program combines virtual and in-person instruction carefully crafted and curated to be culturally contextualized to consider the experiences and development needs […]
Buyers should be transparent with their suppliers about accessible procurement requirements. Update your Supplier Codes of Conduct, Master Services Agreements, requests for proposals, contracts, and related documents and terms to clearly state your organization’s commitment to accessibility, required standards, testing protocols, evaluation process, use of specific assistive technologies, and maintenance […]
Every year, Salesforce hosts hundreds of large in-person, virtual and hybrid events for employees, partners and customers. The numbers of attendees can range from several hundred to over 40k. In this webinar, a panel of Salesforce team members will share their policies and best practices for incorporating accessibility in their events so that all […]
Webinar: The Evolution of Global Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern For over fifty years, multi-national corporations have been driving supplier diversity and inclusion efforts in the United States and have played a key role in translating those initiatives in other parts of […]
Accessibility requirements in procurement contracts must be transparent and detailed. Include legal, accessibility, and usability requirements and standards. Learn how to define requirements for new and renewed purchases and licenses. Register HERE!
Webinar: Inclusive Design Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern Join industry leaders in Inclusive Design to learn how leading companies are creating accessible and inclusive physical and virtual environments for all employees to fully participate. This cross-company, cross-industry collaboration will provide best practices to help you incorporate […]