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We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Nikkei and The Nippon Foundation for SYNC25, the world's first Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion! As we continue our mission to end disability exclusion, SYNC25 marks a pivotal moment and the start of a decade of accountability for our companies. Save the Date: 3-4 December 2025 Location: Tokyo SYNC25 will be a hybrid event, ensuring accessibility for all. Stay tuned for more details on sponsorship and registration! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvScsr82 Japanese translation: 世界初の障害者インクルージョンに関するアカウンタビリティ・サミットとなるSYNC25に向けた、日経新聞社および日本財団とのパートナーシップを発表できることを大変嬉しく思います！ 障害者排除を終わらせるという私たちのミッションを続けるにあたり、SYNC25は大きな節目であり、Valuable 500参加企業にとってアカウンタビリティの10年の始まりです。これは単なるイベントではなく、真の影響力のある変化へのコミットメントです。 開催日：2025年12月3日〜4日 場所：東京 SYNC25はアクセシブルなハイブリッドイベントとして開催されます。協賛や登録に関する詳細については、後日お知らせいたします。 詳しくは以下をご覧ください：https://lnkd.in/dvScsr82 #SYNC25 #DisabilityInclusion #AccountabilitySummit

⏳ Only 1 Week to Go Until #mEnabling24! 1. Already registered? Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your skills at our IAAP Workshops—seats are limited! Dive deep into critical topics on Day 3 and secure your spot by contacting registration[at]m-enabling.com. 2. Not registered yet? There’s still time to join the conversation! Grab your Virtual & Networking Pass today to connect with experts and peers, access insightful sessions, and engage in meaningful discussions. 3. For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eUwqF2A7 Get your Virtual Pass here: https://lnkd.in/d2XNjxz6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IAAP Workshops you can’t miss: 1. Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace Speakers: Marcie Roth & Dawn Skaggs, World Institute on Disability (WID) 2. Organizational Maturity Models & Implementation Planning Speakers: Daniel Goldstein, Monica DUHEM, Pina D'Intino, PMP, MDes, CPACC, Bill Curtis-Davidson, AIGP, FHCA 🏳️🌈, Robert Baker, Jennifer Chadwick, CPACC, CUA, Eve Hill, Christine Hemphill and Jonathan Thurston 3. Applied Critical Thinking in Technical Digital Accessibility Speakers: Denis Boudreau, CPWA; Miranda Capra, PhD, CPWA; Rob Fentress,CPWA and Louise Clark, MA, CPWA 4. Simplifying Mobile Accessibility Speakers: Mark Steadman & Zachary Gadoury 5. Designing Accessible Gaming Experiences Speakers: Jarek Beksa & Bruno Osório Let’s work together to make digital accessibility a reality for everyone! #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion

Over 2.2 billion people are living with visual impairment globally. Katy Talikowska, CEO of Valuable 500, shares actionable steps companies can take to create accessible workplace environments. From inclusive hiring to assistive technologies going beyond screen readers. Accessibility should be essential, not an afterthought. Full article: https://lnkd.in/ebb33n7z

"Through Generation Valuable, I refined my voice and direction in relation to disability inclusion by drawing from the experiences of others and inclusive leadership academia. The programme fuelled my calling to inspire others through genuine efforts in disability inclusion." - Dhilanki Jayawardena, Senior Management Accountant, PVH Corp. Dhilanki's Generation Valuable experience reminds us that inclusive leadership isn’t just about policies; it’s about learning, growing, and creating genuine change. Generation Valuable is now open to all companies with 1000+ employees. This is a chance to position your company at the forefront of the inclusive leadership movement. Participants will access specially designed digital sessions focusing on leadership development, problem-solving, and strategic planning through an inclusivity lens, a broad network of professionals, creating invaluable cross-industry connections and much more. Limited spaces are available - Register by 18th October 2024. Programme starts 18th November 2024, with training on the 7th November 2024. Join today: https://lnkd.in/gAtD8DGS [Image description: The background of the image is a dark purple with an image to the right. The image shows a testimonial with a photograph of a smiling Dhilanki in a light-colored blazer and a white shirt. Next to her photo is a pink box containing a quote. The quote reads: “Through Generation Valuable, I refined my voice and direction in relation to disability inclusion by drawing from the experiences of others and inclusive leadership academia. The programme fuelled my calling to inspire others through genuine efforts in disability inclusion.” – Dhilanki Jayawardena, Senior Management Accountant, PVH]

Join Stephane Leblois, MA on The Way We Roll podcast as he discusses his lived experience of disability, what our three Syncronised Collective Actions do for business, the journey to SYNC25 in Tokyo and much more. It's a great listen. Transcript included on their website.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the societal impact of authentic disability representation in media and beyond. This webinar, introduced and moderated by Katy Talikowska, CEO of Valuable 500, will explore how accurate representation and authentic narratives shape societal perceptions and break down stigmas around disability. Alongside Katy will be Tiffany A. Yu, MSc, Founder & CEO of Diversability®, Tari Hartman Squire, EIN SOF Communications, Inc. and Lights! Camera! Access! and Maciej Stryjek, Representation Project Lead at Valuable 500.   Date: 16th October   Time: 14:00 – 14:45 BST | 09:00 – 09:45 EST   Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)     Key discussion points include:   - The case for change: Why disability representation matters   - Driving authentic representation through internal change   - Bridging the gap between internal efforts and external impact     Register today! https://lnkd.in/eSyy_C36   #AuthenticRepresentation #InclusiveMedia #NDEAM [Image description: The image is an advertisement for a webinar titled "Societal Impact of Authentic Representation." Date and Time: 16th October, 2pm – 2:45pm BST Host: Katy Talikowska, CEO of Valuable 500 Speakers: Tiffany Yu, Diversability Client Director, Tari Hartman Squire, Disability Consultant, Maciej Stryjek, Representation Project Lead at Valuable 500. The visual on the left shows a group of people of mixed ethnicities and disabilities. The design uses a teal and dark green colour scheme with a modern, professional aesthetic.]

The future of business is inclusive, and the time to act is now.  Global Shift: The world is waking up to the immense value of diverse perspectives in leadership. Untapped Potential: 1.3 billion people with disabilities represent a vast market and talent pool waiting to be engaged. Competitive Edge: Companies embracing inclusive leadership are outperforming their peers in innovation and market growth. Societal Expectations: Customers, employees, and investors increasingly demand genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion.  We are calling on forward-thinking companies to be at the forefront of this transformation. Our Generation Valuable mentoring programme is designed to elevate emerging leaders with a connection to disability into leadership roles. Are you ready to join the inclusive leadership movement? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gAtD8DGS. 

"We know that we’ll only grow as a business by listening to what our customers want, not telling them what they want. […] True inclusion and accessibility come from understanding, awareness, and active engagement with the disability community." As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, (#NDEAM) we spoke to US-based Valuable 500 company BraunAbility. In our latest piece, Megan Wegner, BraunAbility’s Associate Director of Brand, Communications, and DEI, highlights the company's focus on inclusivity and employability. The company actively involves people with mobility difficulties in product development and within the organisation. BraunAbility advocates for broader accessibility through initiatives like "Save Our Spots," which tackles the misuse of accessible parking spaces, and "The Driving Force," an online community helping shape the company’s initiatives. Their "Drive for Inclusion Report" highlights disparities in how people with disabilities are perceived and accommodated in the workplace. Full case study: https://lnkd.in/edUV9727 #DisabilityEmployment #AccessAndInclusion #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceInclusion

Our CEO Katy Talikowska recently appeared on the "This Is The North" podcast with host Alison Dunn, discussing Valuable 500's mission to transform disability inclusion into a genuine boardroom priority. Katy emphasised that true inclusion requires sustained, intentional work embedded into a company's DNA. Don't miss this important conversation on driving real progress in disability inclusion! Episode and full transcript here: https://lnkd.in/erMnCJFc

Another great initiative from Valuable 500 company Nationwide Building Society to make banking more accessible for customers. Their latest launch, the Speak Easy cards, are available in their branches and can also be downloaded on their website. These cards contain common banking phrases and pictures to support customers with communication difficulties or people who struggle with sensory overwhelm.