Partnerships & Benefits

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of almost 500 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. Built on the premise that business responds to its peers, Disability:IN provides signature programs and innovative engagement opportunities to advance the full inclusion of people with disabilities as leaders, customers, employees, and suppliers.

Partnership Comparisons

Connector ($10,000) Collaborator ($15,000) Thought Leader ($25,000) Influencer ($50,000) Presenting ($100,000) New! Headlining ($250,000+)
Access to all Programs
(Webinars, Certified Supplier HUB, DEI Best Practices, NextGen Leaders Resume Database & more)		 X X X X X X
Logo Placement Basic Basic Basic Premier Premier Premier
Conference Complimentary Registrations Two (2) Three (3) Five (5) Nine (9) Fifteen (15) Thirty (30)
Conference Executive Presence N/A N/A N/A N/A Plenary Session Plenary Session
Branding Specific Event N/A X X X X X

Connector ($10,000)

A CONNECTOR partnership with Disability:IN is our entry-level partnership and welcomes you into the exclusive network, and provides basic tools for gaining data and insight into your company’s disability inclusion efforts.

Collaborator ($15,000)

A COLLABORATOR partnership with Disability:IN provides opportunities to have a more prominent role within the network, with greater visibility and involvement.

Thought Leader ($25,000)

A THOUGHT LEADER partnership with Disability:IN is well recognized and positioned to provide perspective and vision to other companies within the network.

Influencer ($50,000)

An INFLUENCER partnership with Disability:IN is one of the most exclusive partnerships and focuses on strategic impact. This partnership level provides prestige and authority and is a leading voice for disability inclusion, whether it be in the workforce, talent, technology, or supply chain.

Presenting ($100,000)

A PRESENTING Partner with Disability:IN holds the most honor across industries and communities. As a Presenting Partner, all branding is premier including C-suite executive-level participation, and stand-alone workshops and/or presentations to highlight inclusion efforts.

Headlining ($250,000+)

A HEADLINING Partner with Disability:IN is the highest opportunity for one company to display their dedication to people with disabilities as employees, suppliers, and customers. This level of partnership can provide branding both at the Disability:IN North America conference and year-round. Leadership opportunities and opportunity to customize available.

Partnership Benefits & Branding

Connected circles icon Connector Cost: $10,000

  1. Complimentary participation in the 2024 Disability Equality Index with access to customized scorecard and webinars analyzing results and trends.
  2. Complimentary participation in the 2024 Global Disability Equality Index with access to customized scorecard and webinars analyzing results and trends.
  3. Direct access to talent with disabilities via resume database (with international candidates), NextGen one-to-one matchmaker meetings (in-person and virtual), job postings, and opportunity to mentor NextGen talent.
  4. Direct access to Disability-owned businesses certified by Disability:IN via database, one-to-one matchmaker meetings (in-person and virtual), direct referrals, opportunity to serve as a DOBE mentor and participate on International Certification Committee.
  5. Participation in APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and NorAm corporate disability inclusion programming including benchmarking, learning and networking sessions, recruitment events, research, and access to a developing pipeline disability-owned businesses (in-person and virtual)
  6. Unlimited company access to live disability inclusion webinars twice per month
  7. Unlimited company access to Disability:IN Partner Portal with webinar recordings and resources
  8. Representation on Disability:IN premier forums: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable (APAC Council, EMEA Council, LATAM Council), Mental Wellness Committee, Procurement Council, Reasonable Accommodations Committee, and Talent Acquisition Committee
  9. Nominate employees with disabilities (3-5 years experience) to apply for Early Career Talent Accelerator pilot program.
  10. Early access to Disability:IN research and thought leadership
  11. Contribute content to monthly Accessibility Roundups visited by an average of 48k global users each month. Accessibility Roundups will be amplified to our 35k+ email subscribers and our 70k+ social media followers.
  12. Logo placement on Disability:IN website and at 2024 Disability:IN Annual Conference
  13. Opportunity to apply for 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Inclusion Awards
  14. TWO (2) comped 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo registration passes (one in person and one virtual)

Icon of two hands shaking collaboratively Collaborator Cost: $15,000

  1. Free participation in the Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Scorecard Review into results
  2. Free participation in the Global Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Scorecard Review
  3. Access to recruitment program for NextGen talent with disabilities including: Resume Database, Mentorship Program, Matchmaking, and Job Postings, etc.
  4. Access to supplier diversity program including: Disability-Owned Sourcing Database, Mentorship Program, and Matchmaking, etc.
  5. Unlimited company access to live biweekly disability inclusion webinars and password protected recordings
  6. Engage with corporate peers on Disability:IN Leadership Committees: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable, Mental Wellness Committee, National Certification Committee, Procurement Council, and Talent Acquisition Committee
  7. Logo placement on Disability:IN website
  8. One (1) Collaborator-Level Branding Opportunity
  9. THREE (3) comped 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo registration passes

Sample Additional Branding Opportunity (choose one)

  • Accessibility Corner (12 available)
  • Accessibility Leadership Committee
  • Affiliate Leadership Summit
  • Coffee Breaks (4 available)
  • DOBE2DOBE Matchmaking
  • DOBE Lounge (3 available)
  • DOBE Matchmaking
  • DOBE Mentorship Masterclass (6 available)
  • DOBE Networking Event (3 available)
  • DOBE Scholarship
  • General Attendee Lanyards
  • Global Roundtable
  • Instagram Takeover (12 available)
  • International Certification Committee Meeting
  • Meet the Corporate Partner DOBE Teleconference (6 available)
  • Mental Wellness Committee
  • NextGen Accessible Transportation
  • NextGen Icebreaker
  • NextGen Interviewing and Networking Center (2 available)
  • NextGen Leader Lanyards
  • NextGen Matchmaking (2 available)
  • NextGen Scholarship
  • NextGen Welcome Lounge
  • Procurement Council Meeting
  • Talent Acquisition Committee Meeting

Lightbulb icon with star Thought Leader Cost: $25,000

  1. Free participation in the Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Scorecard Review into results
  2. Free participation in the Global Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Scorecard Review
  3. Access to recruitment program for NextGen talent with disabilities including: Resume Database, Mentorship Program, Matchmaking, and Job Postings, etc.
  4. Access to supplier diversity program including: Disability-Owned Sourcing Database, Mentorship Program, and Matchmaking, etc.
  5. Unlimited company access to live biweekly disability inclusion webinars and password protected recordings
  6. Engage with corporate peers on Disability:IN Leadership Committees: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable, Mental Wellness Committee, National Certification Committee, Procurement Council, and Talent Acquisition Committee
  7. Logo placement on Disability:IN website
  8. Feature your company’s disability inclusion story on the Disability INclusion blog visited by an average of 48k global users each month. Your story will be amplified to our 35k+ email subscribers and our 70k+ social media followers.
  9. One (1) Thought Leader-level branding opportunity at the 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  10. FIVE (5) comped 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo registration passes

Sample Additional Branding Opportunity (choose one)

  • Accessible Morning Exercise (2 available)
  • DEI Breakout Session
  • Digital Accessibility Breakout Session (4 available)
  • Disability Etiquette Breakout Session
  • ERG/BRG Breakout Session (4 available)
  • ESG and Policy Breakout Session (2 available)
  • GDEI Diversity Breakout Session
  • Hand sanitizer (mini)
  • Headshots (2 available)
  • Inclusion Works Breakout Session
  • Inclusion Works Cart/ASL
  • Inclusion Works Livestream
  • Inclusive Marketing and Communications Breakout Session (2 available)
  • Neurodiversity Breakout Session
  • NextGen Networking Meal (5 available)
  • NextGen Welcome Dinner
  • Quiet Rooms (4 available)
  • Social Corner (3 available)
  • Social Screens (2 available)
  • Supplier Diversity Breakout Session (4 available)
  • Welcome Reusable Water Bottles
  • Workplace Breakout Session (5 available)

Person with speech bubble and outwards arrows icon Influencer Cost: $50,000

  1. Free participation in the Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
  2. Free participation in the Global Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
  3. Access to recruitment program for NextGen talent with disabilities including: Resume Database, Mentorship Program, Matchmaking, and Job Postings, etc.
  4. Access to supplier diversity program including: Disability-Owned Sourcing Database, Mentorship Program, and Matchmaking, etc.
  5. Unlimited company access to live biweekly disability inclusion webinars and password protected recordings
  6. Engage with corporate peers on Disability:IN Leadership Committees: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable, Mental Wellness Committee, National Certification Committee, Procurement Council, and Talent Acquisition Committee
  7. Logo placement on Disability:IN website
  8. Opportunity to share a featured story in Disability:IN communications distributed to 500+ corporate partners
  9. Opportunity to present on a bi-weekly Disability:IN webinar
  10. Option for virtual Disability Etiquette 101 Session
  11. Presentation of Company Video of choice at Disability:IN Annual Conference
  12. Complimentary participation in 2024 Disability Equality Index with Deep Dive Presentation into 2024 results – Customized insights and recommended actions that will improve the impact of your organization’s cross-functional disability inclusion efforts.
  13. Complimentary participation in 2024 Global Disability Equality Index with Deep Dive into 2024 results by country – Customized insights and recommended actions that will improve the impact of your organization’s cross-functional disability inclusion efforts.
  14. Opportunity to present on your company’s disability inclusion efforts during a Disability:IN monthly webinar which will be amplified to our network of 500+ corporate partners OR 20k+ corporate representatives around the globe.
  15. ONE (1) Influencer-level branding opportunity at the 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  16. Opportunity to have a company representative speak at the 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  17. ONE (1) SINGLE comped engagement expo booth at the 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  18. NINE (9) comped 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo registration passes

Sample Additional Branding Opportunity (choose one)

  • Chief Diversity Officer Forum
  • Conference Cart/ASL
  • Conference Livestream
  • Continental Breakfast (3 available)
  • DOBE Mentorship Program
  • DOBE Pitch Tank
  • EngagementExpo Reception
  • ERG/BRG Summit
  • Exclusive NextGen Session (4 available)
  • Executive Sponsors Forum
  • Hotel Key Cards (2 available)
  • Inclusion Works Breakfast/Lunch
  • Inclusion Works Reception
  • Photobooth
  • Welcome Partner
  • Wifi

Presenting points icon Presenting Partner Cost: $100,000

  1. Free participation in the Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
  2. Free participation in the Global Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
  3. Access to recruitment program for NextGen talent with disabilities including: Resume Database, Mentorship Program, Matchmaking, and Job Postings, etc.
  4. Access to supplier diversity program including: Disability-Owned Sourcing Database, Mentorship Program, and Matchmaking, etc.
  5. Unlimited company access to live biweekly disability inclusion webinars and password protected recordings
  6. Engage with corporate peers on Disability:IN Leadership Committees: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable, Mental Wellness Committee, National Certification Committee, Procurement Council, and Talent Acquisition Committee
  7. Logo placement on Disability:IN website
  8. Opportunity to share a featured story in Disability:IN communications distributed to 500+ corporate partners
  9. Opportunity for an exclusive Disability:IN webinar in front of 500+ corporate partners
  10. Option for virtual Disability Etiquette 101 Session
  11. Opportunity to have an executive presence at a plenary session
  12. Presentation of Company Video of choice at Disability:IN Annual Conference
  13. Feature an employee’s disability inclusion story on the Disability:IN social media channels through Disability:IN People IN Disability Series. Your story will be amplified to our 35k+ email subscribers and our 70k+ social media followers.
  14. Opportunity to have an executive presence at a plenary session during 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  15. ONE (1) Presenting-level branding opportunity at 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference
  16. ONE (1) DOUBLE comped engagement expo booth at the 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo
  17. FIFTEEN (15) comped 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo registration passes

Sample Additional Branding Opportunity (choose one)

  • Opening Plenary
  • Tuesday Lunch Plenary
  • Tuesday Afternoon Plenary
  • Wednesday Lunch Plenary
  • Closing Plenary
  • NextGen Innovation Lab
  • Conference Mobile App Host
  • Inclusion Awards Dinner
  • VIP Reception with Disability:IN Board of Directors

Spotlight icon NEW! Headlining Cost: $250,000+

  1. 1. Free participation in the Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
    2. Free participation in the Global Disability Equality Index with option for DEI Deep Dive into results
    3. Access to recruitment program for NextGen talent with disabilities including: Resume Database, Mentorship Program, Matchmaking, and Job Postings, etc.
    4. Access to supplier diversity program including: Disability-Owned Sourcing Database, Mentorship Program, and Matchmaking, etc.
    5. Unlimited company access to live biweekly disability inclusion webinars and password protected recordings
    6. Engage with corporate peers on Disability:IN Leadership Committees: Accessibility Leadership Committee, Chief Diversity Officer Forum, Executive Sponsors Forum, ERG/BRG Leadership Committee, Global Roundtable, Mental Wellness Committee, National Certification Committee, Procurement Council, and Talent Acquisition Committee
    7. Logo placement on Disability:IN website
    8. Opportunity to share a featured story in Disability:IN communications distributed to 500+ corporate partners
    9. Opportunity for an exclusive Disability:IN webinar in front of 500+ corporate partners
    10. Option for virtual Disability Etiquette 101 Session
    11. Opportunity to have an executive presence at a plenary session.
    12. Presentation of Company Video of choice at Disability:IN Annual Conference
    13. TWO (2) Presenting-level branding opportunities (i.e. 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo & APAC, EMEA or LATAM events)
    14. 2022/2023 disability awareness celebration opportunity (ex. Autism Acceptance Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
    15. ONE (1) DOUBLE Comp Engagement Expo Booth
    16. Feature an employee’s disability inclusion story on the Disability:IN social media channels through Disability:IN People IN Disability Series. Your story will be amplified to our 35k+ email subscribers and our 70k+ social media followers.
    17. Option for two virtual customized disability inclusion training on topic of choice
    18. Exclusive breakout session at 2024 Disability:IN Conference (topic must be approved by Disability:IN)
    19. THIRTY (30) comped registration passes at TWO (2) events (i.e. 2024 Global Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo & APAC, EMEA or LATAM events)

Sample Additional Branding Opportunity (choose two)

  • Opening Plenary
  • Tuesday Lunch Plenary
  • Tuesday Afternoon Plenary
  • Wednesday Lunch Plenary
  • Closing Plenary
  • NextGen Innovation Lab
  • Conference Mobile App Host
  • Inclusion Awards Dinner
  • VIP Reception with Disability:IN Board of Directors

Additional Opportunities

Group of team icon and stenciled circle for inclusionInclusion Works Cost: $40,000 per year for 3 years

Inclusion Works is a three-year add-on opportunity. Unlimited, customized consulting on disability inclusion from a team of experts.

“As an early adopter, I have witnessed the impact of Inclusion Works, from helping organizations implement processes and practices that support individuals with disabilities to connecting talented people to their dream careers. This initiative has filled a void in the marketplace. We are proud to partner with Disability:IN and our new team members joining us through Inclusion Works.” – Wil Lewis, Experian’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.

  1. Customized disability inclusion consulting from a team of disability inclusion subject matter experts (SMEs) (see attached description of the program).
  2. Facilitated connections to participating Inclusion Works companies to share and learn best and evolving practices, which includes 2 meetings each year (virtual and hybrid) with high level presentations and networking with 130+ Inclusion Works companies on disability inclusion (see attached list of participating companies).
  3. Participation in Inclusion Works talent acquisition recruiting events.
  4. Assistance creating & managing sourcing relationships at the local, state, and national levels in the U.S. to recruit talented candidates with disabilities.
  5. Access to the Disability:IN Resume Database (2,500+ candidates with disabilities)
  6. Assistance developing, invigorating, and/or sustaining a Disability Business/Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) based on corporate best practices.
  7. Disability inclusive training & awareness building for company recruiters, hiring managers, leaders, ERGs, and other stakeholders.
  8. Disability Equality Index Deep Dive Presentation into 2024 results – Discover Customized insights and recommended actions that will improve the impact of your organization’s cross-functional disability inclusion efforts.
  9. Consultation on Section 503 compliance.
  10. Consultation on effective accommodations policies and practices.
  11. Assist with Supplier Diversity to create connections with Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs).
  12. Provide quarterly metrics on new hires of individuals with disabilities.
  13. Access to the Inclusion Works Resource Library with hundreds of disability inclusion resources available to all company employees.
  14. Other disability inclusion assistance as identified by company.

Testimonials

Wil Lewis headshot in navy design.

“As an early adopter, I have witnessed the impact of Inclusion Works, from helping organizations implement processes and practices that support individuals with disabilities to connecting talented people to their dream careers. This initiative has filled a void in the marketplace. We are proud to partner with Disability:IN and our new team members joining us through Inclusion Works.” – Wil Lewis, Experian’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.

Add-Ons

Disability:IN icon logoThe Disability:IN Annual Conference is the leading annual event for disability inclusion advancement, including cutting-edge educational sessions, enhanced networking, exciting interactive programming, and high-profile speakers. The Conference is continuously sold-out each year, and last year over 2,500 people attended. It has become the go-to event to share and learn best-practices for disability inclusion.

Every industry is represented, and an increasing amount of companies are represented by their own C-suite executives. Companies that attend and participate each year include current Disability:IN corporate partners as well as other companies looking for an introduction to disability inclusion.

STEM Student Sponsorship

  • $2,000 per scholarship
  • Sponsor a STEM Student to attend the Disability:IN Annual Conference and to participate in the NextGen Leaders Talent Accelerator for increased career opportunities. Sponsorship covers registration fee and travel expenses.

DOBE Sponsorship

  • $2,000 per scholarship
  • Sponsor a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (SDV-DOBE) to attend the Disability:IN Annual Conference to network and increase business opportunities. Sponsorship covers registration fee and travel expenses.

  • $3000 Single Booth (includes 1 full conference registration)
  • $4500 Double Booth (includes 2 full conference registrations)

Programs

DEI logo iconDisability Equality Index (DEI)

The most comprehensive benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap on disability inclusion policies and practices.

Global DisabilityGDEI
Equality Index (GDEI)

The most comprehensive global benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap on disability inclusion policies and practices.

NextGen Leaders iconNextGen Leaders Initiatives

STEM students with disabilities are matched with corporate partners to prepare for employment through mentorship, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

Supplier Diversity iconSupplier Diversity

We certify and develop programs for businesses owned by individuals with disabilities and service-disabled veterans.

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Initiatives

Globally advancing disability inclusion through our Global Roundtable and three Regional councils in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM where business leaders engage with peers across industries on disability inclusion policies, programs and trends.

Accessibility Phone and desktop computer accessibility icons
Program

Digital accessibility is at the intersection of everything. It is the crucial quality of technology and content that enables people with disabilities to independently participate in the digital world.

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Committees

Committees provide leadership and professional development opportunities, networking, and focus on best practice sharing.

Webinars icon

Disability Inclusion Webinars

Bi-weekly best-practice webinars with recordings accessible year-round.

Leadership Committees

The Accessibility Leadership Committee is a globally diverse group of business leaders who come together to share their knowledge, strategies, and best practices to help organizations enhance and maintain accessibility policies and practices in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain. Learn more about the Accessibility Leadership Committee here.

Interactive forum of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) provides an opportunity to engage with peers on challenges and leading practices related to disability inclusion and intersectionality. Learn more about the CDO Forum here.

A peer networking forum for developing or enhancing a disability-focused affinity group that provides business value and professional growth for its members. This group is aimed for disability ERG/BRG co-chairs. Learn more about the ERG/BRG Leadership Committee here.

Executive Sponsors are the voice of Business Resource Groups and responsible for driving positive change within the business. This committee brings together executive sponsors to explore the most effective ways to link disability affinity groups to the business and to foster environments where all employees are IN. Learn more about the Executive Sponsors Forum here.

An interactive forum for business leaders to engage with peers across industries on disability inclusion policies, programs, and trends around the world. This committee also has three subcommittees: APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. Learn more about the Global Roundtable here.

The International Certification Committee (ICC) is an essential working group responsible for the critical evaluation of certification applications and documentation received from disability suppliers (DOBEs) as well as recertification requests while upholding world class certification standards. Learn more about the ICC here.

Mental health is the number one cause of disability in the workplace. The world is changing, and the mental health needs of employees are shifting with it. This interactive forum provides an opportunity for national and global business leaders to learn from each other about best practices related to addressing mental wellness in the workplace in order to support their employees and improve workforce productivity. Learn more about the Mental Wellness Committee here.

The International Certification Committee (ICC) is an essential working group responsible for the critical evaluation of certification applications and documentation received from disability suppliers (DOBEs) as well as recertification requests while upholding world class certification standards. Learn more about the ICC here.

A council of business professionals providing direction in elevating Disability:IN’s Supplier Diversity Program. The Procurement Council provides program oversight and direction, feedback and buy-in for established and new initiatives. Learn more about the Procurement Council here.

A diverse group of talent acquisition and recruiting professionals come together to discuss disability inclusive hiring practices and trends while exploring how to leverage Disability:IN to incorporate individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities into company talent pipelines. Learn more about the Talent Acquisition Committee here.

Contact & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Is Disability:IN a conference?
    No, Disability:IN disseminates best practices and runs signature programs to help our partners become more inclusive 365 days/year. We operate enterprise-wide through workforce, recruiting, accessibility, supply chain, community relations, and disability business resource groups.However, there is nothing like face time! We come together in person once a year at an annual conference where we learn from companies leading the way, recruit college students with disabilities in the STEM, finance, and business fields, and meet with Disability Owned Business Enterprises and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Enterprises.
  2. Is funding separate for membership and conference sponsorship?
    No, Disability:IN is one price and it includes year-round membership as well as various conference benefits.
  3. What are Disability:IN’s Signature Programs?
  4. When do you accept new partners?
    Partnership is rolling. It begins the day you commit and expires one year later.
  5. What is the price of partnership?
    Levels range from $10,000-$250,000+ annually. At every level, companies have access to all of our signature programs. As the levels go up, branding and COMP conference tickets go up as well.

For more information about our partnerships, contact: