Introduction When purchasing or licensing video conferencing platforms, always keep in mind that people with disabilities may be participating as audience members, speakers, screen sharers, anyone using chat functionality, or administrators. An accessible platform will work for people in all these roles. Please note: This resource provides information about [...]
Inclusion Works Webinar Previously recorded (January 21, 2021) Watch On-Demand This webinar was presented at the January 2021 Inclusion Works meeting by disability rights lawyer and author Lainey Feingold. Lainey serves as Disability:IN's Digital Accessibility Resource. This presentation offers a high-level overview of smart practices integral to a successful [...]
Disability Fundamentals for Managers is a free, open-source, 30-minute interactive training that helps managers learn about disability awareness, etiquette, disclosures and accommodations, and holding accessible meetings and events.
Always keep in mind that people with disabilities may be participating as audience members, speakers, screen sharers, anyone using chat functionality, or administrators. An accessible platform and content will work for people in all these roles.
A robust Accessibility Statement is an important component of your organization’s digital accessibility plan. A sincere and well-drafted statement can build customer loyalty and help avoid lawsuits by addressing issues before legal help is sought.
In a global marketplace, equality knows no borders. What began as largely U.S. efforts to create disability-inclusive workplaces is now a much larger conversation. In 2020, 75% of participating DEI companies have operations outside of the U.S.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI), a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities, is a benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap on disability inclusion policies and practices. Businesses with international operations that take the DEI are asked to respond to a set of questions on the inclusiveness of their global operations. This report highlights the global best practices of international companies that scored 80 or above on the 2019 DEI.
Previously Recorded (May 20, 2020) Watch On Demand The webinar will draw from Disability:IN’s Accessible Technology Procurement Toolkit developed by the partners and Accessibility Leadership Committee of Disability:IN. This tool is open-source and available free of charge to anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge of accessible procurement and implement an accessible [...]
This is a segment of our COVID-19 resource series. Learn more about the series or browse additional content at COVID-19 and the Workforce. Disability:IN and our Accessibility Leadership Committee recognize that digital accessibility is crucial to the success of every diversity and inclusion initiative. The sudden [...]
Disability:IN has compiled the following resources to support your disability inclusion work during COVID-19.