Including Intellectual & Psych Disabilities in Neurodiversity
About 1 in 7 people can be considered neurodivergent or have a brain that works outside what we expect and consider “normal” or neurotypical. When we think of neurodiversity, we often think of conditions positively associated with innovation, creativity, and...
Digital Content: Accessibility is King
Diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) have rightfully been a hot topic as of late, but it’s important to remember that this includes not only individuals of varying race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual preference, but also individuals with disabilities. In order to...
Work from Home: A Game-Changer for Individuals with Disabilities
The onset of the coronavirus left workers everywhere grappling to deal with the “new normal” of working from home, but for individuals with disabilities (IWDs), the change has been a welcome improvement and has subsequently led to enhanced work conditions and morale...
Introducing the New Excellence in Disability Inclusion Award
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new award program for federal contractors – the Excellence in Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award. About the Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award Established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and...
OFCCP Week in Review: October 29, 2018
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- EEOC To Host Public Meeting on Harassment Prevention
- Transgender – Protected Status Under Title VII?
- Disability:IN Revealed Groundbreaking Data
Partner Spotlight: NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Did you know that September is National Deaf Awareness Month? While many employers are dedicated to inclusive workplaces, knowing where to find deaf candidates and properly accommodate their needs can be difficult. Fortunately for DirectEmployers Members, they have...
Myth: Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Have the Right Skills for Jobs
The following post was authored by partner American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). In today’s labor market, employers from all industry sectors are competing to recruit talent, which creates a favorable time for job seekers, including job seekers with a disability....
Building a Pipeline for Talent with a Disability: Creating the Right Approach & Culture
Reaching Out: Create an Approach Once you have identified several potential sourcing organizations (VR, community based organizations, non-profits, and organizations on campuses/universities), consider your approach to these organizations. Consider a method similar to...
Sourcing & Onboarding IDD Talent
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) represent an 85% unemployment rate in the U. S.—a significant untapped talent pool that offers substantial potential to employers across all industries. According to the Institute for Corporate Productivity’s (i4cp) groundbreaking study, Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, over a third of employers in high-performance organizations—those companies that excel in market share, revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction over a five-year period—that employee people with IDD found them to be good talent matches for open positions.
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