Actionable. Confidential. Data-Driven.
The Disability Index® is the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the Disability Index has grown 7x – from 80 companies in the inaugural year to 542 in 2024. Now trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine data-driven actions that can achieve tangible business impact.
Participation and scored benchmarks are open to companies operating in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, The United States and the United Kingdom.
2025 Disability Index Timeline
The following dates are provided for planning purposes only and are subject to change:
- Registration Open Now
- Benchmark Opens for Completion: February 3, 2025
- Benchmark Submission Period Closes: April 11, 2025
- Disability Index Report & Top-Scoring Companies List Released: July 14, 2025*
*Note: Participation in the Index is always confidential. Recognition for Top Scoring Companies is optional.
Benefits of Participation
Industry Data and Analysis
Benchmarking Insight
Networking Connections
Disability Index Deep Dives
Top Scoring Companies Recognition
The Disability Index covers Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, Supplier Diversity and Responsible Procurement (unweighted). Each company participating in the index receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Index was created in 2015 in collaboration with AAPD.
A score of 100 on the Disability Index does not indicate or imply perfection. There is always room to advance disability inclusion regardless of one’s score. A score of 100 indicates adherence to many leading disability inclusion practices.
Companies recognized as a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” receive*:
- Use of 100, 90 or 80 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” logo
- Listing among “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on Disability Index website
- Recognition at the annual Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
- Invitation to exclusive networking and recognition events for top-scoring companies
- Assets for digital marketing communications, including a messaging toolkit, press release templates, sample social media posts, and graphics
*NOTE: Participation is always confidential. Public recognition as a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” is optional.
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Disability inclusion creates
long-term performance value.
30 investors, representing $2.8 trillion, are calling on companies to be inclusive to people with disabilities. Companies have an opportunity to advance their journey of inclusion. Want to join this historical initiative?