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This evening marks the end of “Neurodiversity Celebration Week”, and I am proud to describe that we at Asda have made an incredible start this year with explaining what neurodiversity is, as well as building a growing and exciting network for our 100k plus colleagues. Highlighting how it might impact those in the workplace, and how you/we can ensure the working environment is a positive and inclusive place for the neurodiverse has been our initial priority. I am lucky enough to be a Co-chair of the D&I agenda at Asda with my particular focus on accessibility in our work place, a subject close to my heart given my own lived experiences with this challenging subject. Myself and fellow Co-Chair Emma B. stand alongside all our colleagues in promoting and shaping the disability inclusion strategy with the support and guidance of our executive sponsors David Hills, Sue Tunmore, Michael Gleeson and Hayley Tatum Four facts to get our heads around as we enter a new age of total inclusivity….. 1) At least 1 in 5 of the working-age population are classed disabled and 80% of those disabilities are invisible. 2) Teams with neurodivergent professionals in key roles can be 30% more productive than those without them.. 3) Neurodiverse people while making up less than 20% of the working age population represent 55% of business owners, 45% of executives, and 32% of senior management. 4) Reasearch has found that 76% of neurodivergent workers are more likely to stay with an employer that priorities inclusion and promotes career opportunity’s for this population. So this is important stuff and relevant to us all. #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #neurodiversity

#widowhood #widower #widowsupport #ShePersistedSoIPersist A new post is active today. One where each of you, the reader, can actually have a say, in a plan that I am working on. Will you please give it a look?

Check out this presentation I gave in 2022. What are your thoughts on Diversity & Inclusion, and what should companies be doing about it? Inspiration taken from Josh Bersin, Janet M. Stovall, CDE, and many others.

Having the opportunity to enjoy life and connect with others is a fundamental aspect of being human.   In Spain, 20.5% of households have a person with a disability. A recent study revealed that 2 out of 3 of them experience a lack of empathy when going out. Moreover, 71% of people with disabilities state that they would go out more often if inclusion and accessibility were improved.   In response, we introduced "My Big Night Out" a platform in collaboration with Ilunion and Google to transform nightlife by providing training and improving access to information. Additionally, we have released a film to raise awareness and bring this issue to the spotlight.   Thanks to everyone involved who made this project possible: Ursula Mejía MelgarIgnacio NavarroCelia SerradillaPaula M. Ricardo Hernández J. Cristóbal Najul van Grieken Luis Prieto Carlos Crespo Adolfo Fernández Estefanía Gimeno Pujol Siobhán HamiltonEileen Hanna YagueIsabel MasseyAlejandra LaspiurJohn L WilliamsMarie Albane Kennedy   #JB #Inclusivity #Accessibility #JBInclusiveNightlife #MyBigNight  https://lnkd.in/dNe3DTfP

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) activities don't have to end in October! Have you heard of the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)? This is a FREE resource for employers to provide technical accommodations to their employees with any variety of adaptive needs. __ https://lnkd.in/ep-C9cyP Want to learn more about workplace solutions for individuals with disabilities? The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a service of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), is the national resource that can provide you with confidential, expert, and accurate technical assistance about job accommodations and employment laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act. Employers, individuals, service providers, and others can use JAN at no cost! Learn more about how JAN can help you increase the productivity of your workplace using low-cost, practical solutions to accommodation situations in this four-minute outreach video.

READ THE COMMENTS https://lnkd.in/ed5289P4 ONE PERSON COMMENTED CHARLAMAGNE STATES THAT BLACK PRIVILEGE COMES TO THOSE WHO CREATE IT. WHAT IS CHARLAMAGNE DOING TO INCLUDE BLACKS IN [B]LACK [E]QUITY [I] INCLUSION❗❓ BEI - DO FOR YOUR BLACKS, CREATE JOBS FOR BLACKS, CREATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK YOUTH, CREATE PARENTING PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS WHOM HAVE OUT OF CONTROL YOUTH! DO FOR BLACKS! 14.3% OF BLACKS IN THE USA ARE IN POVERTY. BLACKS ARE ONLY 14.4% OF THE TOTAL USA POPULATION! BLACKS DISGUSTED WITH DEI CREATE BEI!

Power Couple Alert 🚨: Coco Gauff & Carol's Daughter The announcement of Carol's Daughter partnering with tennis prodigy Coco Gauff marks a pivotal moment in beauty and sports marketing. As the first beauty brand to join Coco's portfolio, Carol's Daughter is setting a precedent in uplifting Black beauty and empowering a new generation! 🫱🏾🫲🏾 A Synergistic Partnership Aligning with Coco Gauff, known for her authenticity and spirit, Carol's Daughter reinforces its commitment to self-expression. Coco's approach to embracing her natural texture on and off the court mirrors the brand's ethos, making this partnership a powerful narrative of shared values. 💡 Inspiring a Generation Coco Gauff's influence extends beyond tennis, embodying a generation's confidence in individual beauty. "I'm excited to help continue their mission of empowering millions of women and little girls," Coco shared, highlighting the partnership's broader impact on promoting self-love. 👧🏾 The Power of Representation Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, captures the essence of this collaboration: "The power of seeing someone like Coco in the world of tennis... breathes life into the adage: 'If you can see it, you can be it.'" This partnership is a testament to the influence of visibility and representation in inspiring confidence and empowerment among Black girls and women. 🏆 More Than a Sponsorship This partnership between Coco Gauff and Carol's Daughter goes beyond traditional brand endorsements, serving as a celebration of strength, beauty, and authenticity. It underscores the importance of aligning with partners who reflect a brand’s values and mission, setting a new benchmark for meaningful brand relationships. #BlackGirlsRock #BrandPartnership #Authenticity #RepresentationMatters #BeautyMarketing #SportsMarketing #Storytelling

The Lijadu Sisters' re-release project is a long-overdue attempt to right the wrongs of a music industry that exploited and silenced two pioneering artists. The fact that it took decades for them to regain control of their work and receive some compensation is a damning indictment of the systemic injustices that have perpetuated inequality in the music industry. The project's focus on reparation is a necessary step towards accountability, but it must also be accompanied by a commitment to transparency and structural change. Anything less would be a hollow gesture, perpetuating the same exploitative dynamics that have historically silenced marginalized voices. #LijaduSisters #Nigeria #Music #MusicIndustryReform #ReparationNow #FairnessInMusic #NoMoreExploitation https://lnkd.in/eYPFT_KP

Hold inclusion in your hands with Everybody Plays. 📚💡 Let’s create a world where everyone belongs. https://lnkd.in/gX9Cgs-Q #NewBook #Inclusion #DisabilityBooks #ChildrensBook #RaiseInclusiveKids

🎭Each issue of D&T we bring you a page-to-stage focus on a play for performing with your students. This issue, Aimee McGoldrick introduces The Wolves of Willoughby Chase ⬇️