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Disability Inclusion in the EU

Disability:IN Resources for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, European Accessibility Act, and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The Paper

Cover design of "Disability Inclusion in the EU: A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation" with a series of EU flags in front of a building. Thomson Reuters, Disability:IN, and White & Case logos are at the bottom.

Legal analysis to guide implementation of CSRD, CSDDD, AND EAA, produced in partnership between White & Case, Disability:IN, and Trustlaw.

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Disability:IN celebrated the start of Disability Employment Awareness Month with an exclusive webinar exploring emerging disability inclusive legislation in the European Union.

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Paper Briefs

Paper Summaries

High Level Summary

Three new government directives will create new accountability mechanisms for corporate inclusion. The regulatory measures will impact all companies doing business in the European Union (EU), including many large U.S. based companies. These new laws engage the private sector by targeting corporations as producers of goods, suppliers of services, and as employers.

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Plain Language Summary with Comparison Chart

There are three new government directives that apply to companies doing business in the European Union (EU). All three of them impact people with disabilities and their involvement in the economy in important ways. The most important takeaway is that disability is now recognized as a sustainability matter for companies.

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Press Release & Media

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Disability:IN Unveils Blueprint for Multinational Companies Navigating Groundbreaking EU Disability Inclusive Legislation

For the First Time, New European Accessibility Mandates Establish Disability as a Core Sustainability Imperative, Creating Global Economic Impact

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Resources

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Disability Inclusion in the EU: Webinar Guide to Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation

Disability:IN celebrated the start of Disability Employment Awareness Month with an exclusive webinar exploring emerging disability inclusive legislation in the European Union.

Access the Disability in the EU Webinar Recording via Zoom
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Disability:IN EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business

Disability:IN presented the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Global Journey to Disability Inclusion event on September 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Inclusive Governance & Investing Quarterly

Disability:IN’s inaugural issue of Inclusive Governance and Investing Quarterly highlights the imperative for comprehensive research and policy in fostering inclusive workplaces.

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