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In 2024, Disability:IN experienced a record number of participating companies in the Disability Equality Index®. With 542 unique companies taking the Disability Equality Index across eight countries, the increased participation affirms that #DisabilityInclusion continues to be a critical consideration for corporate inclusion agendas. However, the work is far from over. Read the full Disability Equality Index Report and learn about the 5 actions companies can take to advance disability inclusion at https://lnkd.in/gKHQYuE9. #AreYouIN? #MoreThanAScore

Exciting news: The Disability Equality Index®'s global expansion to seven additional countries made it to Forbes! Disability:IN recognizes the role that the Disability Equality Index plays in empowering businesses to drive positive change in the countries they operate in. There’s a clear, demonstrated need for a benchmarking tool that can be adapted for differing cultural contexts, and we are proud to expand the index globally to help more businesses track their progress over time, set realistic priorities, and measure their performance to others - facilitating continuous improvement in #DisabilityInclusion efforts. With the Disability Equality Index's expansion, we are excited to elevate the #Disability conversation globally to create a lasting, positive impact within business. You can check out the article, written by Gus Alexiou, at https://lnkd.in/gMgKdkAt #AreYouIN?

As the head of Digital Accessibility at MillerKnoll, I'm proud our organization is included on the Disability:IN 2024 Disability Equality Index Report as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion". Teams and individuals across MillerKnoll work to support the disabled community and our disabled colleagues in many physical and digital ways, and I'm humbled by those commitments. However, a score of 100 does not mean we (or any other recipient) have made a perfect showing. This report is more of a tool to bring awareness and drive change than it is to objectively score multi-national corporations on individual experiences in their workplaces. Supporting the disability community and having inclusive workplaces is a journey that we should all be driving forward on, regardless of score or reporting. https://lnkd.in/gahXhtiV #deib #digitalaccessibility #inclusion

To foster inclusivity and equality, Australia unveiled the Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031, a comprehensive national framework dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of individuals with disabilities. AimBig is ready to support employers in creating an inclusive workplace, in line with the framework. Read more: https://ow.ly/SGja50QqN4C #AimBig #InclusiveEmployment #AustralianDisabilityStrategy

Do you work for one of the Top companies for Disability Inclusion? Check out the 2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. The Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programmes. Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business and works with leading businesses to create long-term business and societal impact. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the Disability Equality Index has grown almost 7 fold – from 80 companies in the inaugural year to 542 in 2024. While the majority of Top Disability:IN companies are USA based, there are 43 UK companies in the List of the Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for 2024 Here is the full list: https://lnkd.in/gi4FZ2Y7

To foster inclusivity and equality, Australia unveiled the Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031, a comprehensive national framework dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of individuals with disabilities. AimBig is ready to support employers in creating an inclusive workplace, in line with the framework. Read more: https://ow.ly/LwBs50Qp0wI #AimBig #InclusiveEmployment #AustralianDisabilityStrategy

#DisabilityInclusion for a company can show up differently based on the country they operate in, and by expanding the Disability Equality Index® - and asking culturally competent questions, we can learn from global companies benchmarking their disability inclusion efforts through the Disability Equality Index to create lasting value within their organizations and across society. Although #Inclusion may differ in each country, there are still some commonalities, and our team at Disability:IN aims to have the expanded index be a catalyst to drive #DisabilityRepresentation and #Inclusion globally. If you are curious to learn more about the implications of the expanded Disability Equality Index, I encourage you to check out the HR Brew article written by Kristen Parisi using the link in the post below!

To foster inclusivity and equality, Australia unveiled the Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031, a comprehensive national framework dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of individuals with disabilities. AimBig is ready to support employers in creating an inclusive workplace, in line with the framework. Read more: https://ow.ly/ygux50QufKk #AimBig #InclusiveEmployment #AustralianDisabilityStrategy

I am #FISERVProud that my company has been named a 2024 "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by Disability:IN and American Association of People with Disabilities, earning a top score for the third consecutive year. The Disability Equality Index is globally recognized as the most robust assessment tool for Disability Inclusion, advancing employment for persons with disabilities and helping companies build long-term value. Our Disability Associate Council, Thrive ERG, has done a phenomenal job advocating for equality, inclusion, and participation for associates with disabilities and caregivers. While we celebrate this achievement, there is still work to be done. In the US, self-identification of disability is at just 4%. We need to empower both new and seasoned associates to self-identify and advocate for themselves. This means creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable seeking accommodations without fear of being targeted. Let's continue to hold our executives accountable for fostering retention and advancement programs focused on associates with disabilities, providing meaningful wellness benefits that extend beyond the EAP, and ensuring a culture of support and inclusion. Together, we can make a positive impact and drive meaningful change. #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #AdvocateForChange

A report by Accenture in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities states that organizations that implement disability-inclusive policies and practices tend to outperform their peers. This year’s report looked at 346 U.S. companies that participated in the Disability Equality Index. Companies that incorporated disability-inclusive practices had 1.6 times more revenue and 2.6 times more net income. #policies #report #changes #organizations #disabilities