by Timi | Aug 12, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
Cloud-based collaboration tools have improved workplace accessibility for people with disabilities. But IT leaders must examine where collaboration tools still fall short. A key benefit to the adoption of remote work and cloud collaboration tools during the COVID-19... 
by Timi | May 27, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Retail, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
The 2010 Census found that 1 in 5 people have a disability in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54 million people living with disabilities represent approximately $1 trillion in aggregate income that translates into more than $220 billion in... 
by Timi | Jan 29, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
Amazon earned a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” designation for the fifth year in a row after getting a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and... 
by Timi | Jan 22, 2023 | Accessible Employment, AODA Compliance, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
I’ll start with the good news: Many organizations are employing a greater number of persons with disabilities than ever before. Many have committed to a deeper understanding of what inclusion means for persons with disabilities, subgroups therein (such as persons with... 
by Timi | Jan 12, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities
What is disability inclusion at work? Disability inclusion at work is about more than hiring people with disabilities. An inclusive workplace values all employees for their strengths. It offers employees with disabilities — whether visible or invisible — an equal... 
by Timi | Dec 29, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Digital accessibility is no longer an option for companies; it’s a necessity. But inclusion starts with all of us, so here’s how teams can work with their executive bench to help ensure accessibility for all. With the rapid acceleration to digital...