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Quick facts on the disability community through a global employment lens.

Throughout the community, there is almost always something happening. Discover the many occasions, holidays, and awareness dates during 2021 across the US and globally. 

This year marks not only the 30th anniversary of the ADA, but also the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Use these resources to join IN the movement of developing an inclusive global economy for all.

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.

The Disability:IN Global Directory is a collaborative disability inclusion database with country profiles to help companies achieve disability inclusion and equality around the world.

Disability Inclusion is taking the center stage at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos. Here are 3 steps to tap into the talent of 1 billion people with disabilities around the world.