In this episode, Bill and Heather are joined by Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. Jill and her team at Disability:IN have empowered more than 200 leading brands to advance disability inclusion and equality through nationally recognized programs including the Disability Equality Index (in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities), NextGen Leaders Initiatives and Inclusion Works, which has resulted in more than 62,000 people with disabilities being hired. So why is disability inclusion in the workplace important you ask? Hear it for yourself as Jill breaks it down for us today and shares more on how a diverse workforce that welcomes employees with disabilities can truly be a competitive advantage for employers.
