by Timi | Jun 11, 2024 | Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers, Types of Disabilities
This article will explore the importance of empowering people with disabilities in leadership roles and explore practical strategies to support their advancement. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering diversity and inclusion isn’t just... 
by Timi | Apr 9, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology serves as a powerful force for inclusion, empowering individuals from all walks of life to connect, create, and contribute. However, amidst the rapid advancements, it’s important to ensure that... 
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 Trish Robichaud | Oct 8, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Human Rights Cases, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
As whole industries pivoted to remote working at the beginning of the pandemic, most office-based employers quickly realized that workers can stay productive while at home. Despite a massive shift in working culture, the COVID-19 crisis proved that businesses can... 
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 9, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
According to Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer, the greatest challenge about including employees with disabilities into your diversity and inclusion strategy is this: getting started. “I think the most important thing with disability is to start,” said Jenny... 
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 4, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Support Persons, Uncategorised
The majority of organizations plan to transition to a more flexible work environment, which offers multiple benefits for workers and more inclusive hiring opportunities. A global workforce survey found that the majority of organizations plan to transition to a more...