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How Cleanlogic is Tackling Employment for Individuals with Disabilities October is a key month for bringing attention to both Blindness Awareness and Disability Employment Awareness, two causes that bring attention to the ongoing employment challenges faced by millions of individuals. The statistics remain sobering: in 2022, the employment rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. was 21.3%, compared to 65.4% for those without […] The post How Cleanlogic is Tackling Employment for Individuals with Disabilities appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

We are not disabled by our disabilities; we are disabled by the barriers society puts in our way. It’s not our bodies or minds that hold us back—it’s the attitudes, structures, and stereotypes that do. It’s time to break down these barriers and redefine what disability means. Watch this video, and let’s change the narrative together. #BreakTheBarriers

Diversity Empowerment for Businesses "What impact does advocating for improved access and inclusion have?" Advocating for improved access and inclusion can have profound and wide-ranging impacts on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Here are some key ways it can make a difference: 1. **Social Justice**: Improved access and inclusion help address systemic inequalities and discrimination, promoting fairness and justice for marginalized groups such as people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others. It fosters a more equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and equally. 2. **Economic Benefits**: By removing barriers to participation in education, employment, and public life, improved access and inclusion can boost economic productivity and growth. It allows for the talents and contributions of a diverse range of people to be fully utilized, leading to innovation and prosperity. 3. **Health and Well-being**: Accessible environments and inclusive practices contribute to better physical and mental health outcomes for individuals. For instance, making public spaces wheelchair accessible not only benefits people with mobility impairments but also parents with strollers, travelers with luggage, and elderly individuals. 4. **Education**: Inclusive education ensures that all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, have the opportunity to learn and succeed. It promotes empathy, understanding, and respect among students, preparing them to live and work in a diverse world. 5. **Innovation and Creativity**: Diversity drives innovation by bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and talents. When organizations prioritize inclusion, they create environments where diverse ideas can flourish, leading to breakthroughs and advancements in various fields. 6. **Legal Compliance and Reputation**: Advocating for improved access and inclusion helps organizations comply with legal requirements related to accessibility and anti-discrimination laws. Moreover, it enhances their reputation as socially responsible entities that value diversity and inclusion, which can attract customers, investors, and top talent. 7. **Social Cohesion**: Building inclusive communities fosters a sense of belonging and cohesion among individuals from diverse backgrounds. It strengthens social bonds and reduces social isolation, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and resilient society. Overall, advocating for improved access and inclusion is not only the right thing to do morally but also brings about numerous benefits for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

CELEBRATE BUT ACT When I was injured in 1983, I couldn't imagine the changes that would occur in society as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A movie theater where I could sit and watch next to my friends? Unheard of. So many positive changes in our lived environments and our ability to enjoy sports, entertainment, and travel. Increased access to employment and higher education has grown exponentially. We certainly need to celebrate. But the necessity to act has not gone away. 34 years later I find myself still fighting the basics; many days I feel like I am dealing with segregation. There are steps built in new construction. Certificates of occupancy provided when a newly constructed building has many ADA compliance violations. These include counters that are not accessible in stores, hotels where I find myself fighting to just be able to hit the elevator call button because a garbage can is placed underneath, parking spots with no hashtags to allow a lift to open, employers thinking it is too difficult to work with someone with a disability so they don't hire them, and transportation that has many barriers for all disabilities. I could go on. It's not convenient to have these barriers and it's certainly not convenient to always have to fight. I've always said it takes a village, but the village includes those that make these barriers when they are not needed. Include individuals with disabilities at the table. Ask, research, it's not hard. We are moving exponentially into a new era of AI and other advanced technology. This is an opportunity to get individuals with disabilities at the table so that we move towards a world that is more inclusive and not less. Please, let's all be involved in making inclusion the rule and not the exception. It's a win-win. Be willing to learn, understand, and change your mentality if you think that accommodating those with disabilities and compliance with the ADA will hurt your business or be too complex and expensive. There is ample evidence that will show otherwise. #ADA #inclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #violations #ItTakesAVillage Debra Ruh Kimberly B. Annie Tulkin Ali Ingersoll Gerard Arnum Soula Antoniou

Great NY resolution that everyone in Digital (front/back end devs, designers, digital marketers, SEOs, content creators/editors/comissioners to name a few) needs to make. #accessibility #accessibilityforall

It is never too late to start a resolution, especially when it comes to accessibility and communication. Being a disability ally can help make the world a more accessible and friendly place. There are ways you can do this, like following the RNIB's amazing social media 12 days of accessible social media, but also through your day to day interactions. There are many people who have an invisible disability. These tips can be helpful in how you can improve how you interact with everyone. Which ones are you really going to try and focus on? Which do you think might be a struggle for you? What do you think is missing from this list?

The 2024 Sonoma County Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities will once again be honoring businesses in our community which help to demonstrate the value inclusion of people with disabilities bring, not only to the community, but also the businesses themselves. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.” We will be honoring businesses which have made efforts to engage individuals with disabilities through partnerships with local non-profits and government programs, and Community Advocates who make training and reentering the workforce easier. We also honor the individuals with disabilities themselves, who show the value of being inclusive to the diversity that is Sonoma County. https://lnkd.in/gXK6SpEK

Disability Pride Month Celebrated in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was passed on July 26, 1990. The goal of Disability Pride Month is to promote inclusion (equal opportunities for those with disabilities), change views (challenge stereotypes about disabilities), and empower (help those with disabilities feel proud and advocate for their rights). Ways to celebrate: -Learn more about disability experiences and history - see our book recommendations in this post. -Encourage inclusive practices. -Support disability-owned businesses. -Advocate for better accessibility. -Encourage inclusive practices.

Simple and effective advice from the RNIB on what you can do to be more disability inclusive in 2024

Self-advocacy is an important part of being a leader. We suggest starting with listening to Maria Town on Disability Matters to learn more about what is happening in the disability community today. Listen on-demand at https://lnkd.in/e3epX7Vh. #DisabilityMatters #AAPD #LeadOn