Apprenticeships: A Solution to the Accessibility Skills Gap
“If we don’t find new ways to address the digital accessibility skills gap, U.S. workplaces will become increasingly inaccessible not just to workers, but to customers and consumers.” Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access When workplace...
Neurodiversity Inclusion is Not a Fairy Tale
Disclaimer: This story is not affiliated with the movie “Elf,” or its creators, as “Elf” is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All images of “Elf” used in this story are the property of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Three months before my 40th birthday,...
Disability Employment Awareness…Why a Month?
This blog post was originally posted on the Walking Spirit blog on October 13, 2023, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). (Image Description: Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee stands on two prosthetic legs with the aid...
How to Future-Proof Your Business with Neuro-Inclusion
Companies that champion disability and neurodiversity inclusion report 30% higher economic profit margins, 28% higher revenue, and double the net income. In fact, neuro-inclusive businesses could also be better equipped for the future.
Honoring Intersectionality at Work this Women’s History Month: Challenges Faced by BIWOC-D in the Job Market
With March observing Women’s History Month and National Disability Awareness Month, it is an important time to recognize the contributions of Disabled Black, Indigenous, Women of Color throughout history.
Let’s Celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Together!
What are the best ways employers can celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) and increase their hiring and advancement of Native Americans and Alaska Natives? To help you celebrate and improve your hiring initiatives this Native American Heritage Month, we...
What to Know About Your Social Security Benefits
As part of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration, our partner American Dream Employment Network, a division of National Disability Institute (NDI), is providing a resource that helps educate your employees on their social...
Making Work More Accessible Through Flexible Telework Policies
This blog post was originally posted on the RespectAbility blog on October 4, 2022, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). As an employer, there are many ways you can improve the accessibility of your workplace for disabled workers, and...