Accessibility directly impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. New developments continuously unlock paths for more people to participate meaningfully and fully. This session explores revolutionary progress in digital accessibility and the critical role of communications leadership in modeling accessibility for all. At the heart of matter, we celebrate the powerful [...]
Talent acquisition initiatives specifically designed to attract qualified candidates with disabilities are a focus of most corporations as 57% of the participants in the 2023 Disability Equality Index indicated their company has an external disability hiring goal of some kind. However, the nature, measurement and reporting of such hiring goals [...]
The United Nations estimates that 1.3 billion people globally live with a disability, yet the pool of certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) doesn’t currently reflect this significant portion of the world’s population. Disabled business owners have been reluctant to disclose their disability status for a multitude of reasons, much less [...]
An organization’s greatest resource is its people, and the stories of your people are powerful tools for recruiting and retaining talent, connecting with customers and building brand equity, and creating a culture of belonging. Employee/Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs) can amplify the voices of your organization by working with marketing/communications colleagues [...]
What is accessibility, and why is it important? If you or others inside your organization are asking these questions, then it’s time to learn the basics for building an effective enterprise accessibility program. This session examines the basics of accessibility, including defining key terms, identifying who benefits from accessibility and how, the [...]
While disability etiquette is ever-evolving, globally situational, and open to individual interpretation, there are universal attitudes, behaviors, and language that can help you set a firm foundation. Whether you’re a newcomer to the disability community or a seasoned veteran, everyone can benefit from established etiquette best practices. This session features [...]
Self-identification campaigns enable organizations to better understand their global workforce, facilitate dialogue, and create programs that support diverse employees. Employees with disabilities, however, might be reluctant to self-identify for a variety of valid reasons. A disability-focused self ID campaign can help shape the narrative surrounding global self-identification and inspire employee [...]