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The 2024 Disability Equality Index? Report is here! For the first time, scored benchmarks were available in eight countries. Based on this year’s findings, we have identified five measurable actions that companies and individuals can take to continue to work toward sustainable and inclusive performance. Discover the five actions and read the report now at https://lnkd.in/gKHQYuE9 #AreYouIN? [ID: Dark blue gradient background behind large text reading: 2024 Disability Equality Index Report. The AAPD and Disability:IN logos are below.]

In partnership with the Thomson Reuters Foundation and White & Case LLP, Disability:IN proudly presents a new report, "Disability Inclusion in the EU: A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation". This comprehensive analysis explores emerging legislation that will shape the future of #DisabilityInclusion in business worldwide. Learn what this could mean for your work at https://shorturl.at/6ea7s [ID: Blue hue image of diverse colleagues sitting around a table behind a vertical blue banner with text, Disability Inclusion in the EU A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation, surrounded by a circle of yellow stars representing the European Union flag. In the top left is a yellow tab with text, New Research. At the bottom is a white banner with the logos for Thomas Reuters Foundation, Disability:IN, and White & Case.]

Disability:IN is thrilled to be in Dublin for our EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion event! With corporate leaders from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (#EMEA) region, we are proud to have an opportunity to connect in person to explore strategies that advance #DisabilityInclusion throughout EMEA! ? A big thank you to Google for hosting such a transformative event, as we continue to push for #Inclusion globally. We also want to thank Microsoft, Deque Systems, Inc, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Kearney, Bloomberg, Salesforce, and State Street for sponsoring. [ID1: Disability:IN staff and corporate partner representatives posing for a photo at the top of a staircase in an auditorium wearing business and business casual clothes. Behind them, the digital screen on stage is glowing blue with ambient lighting on the auditorium edges.] [ID2: The auditorium stage with a large digital display that includes a blue background and decorative shapes behind social media icons and text, Disability:IN Welcome to the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Event. Dublin, Ireland. Facebook: /DisabilityIN Instagram: @DisabilityIN X: @DisabilityIN LinkedIn: @Disability:IN Web: DisabilityIN.Org. Tuesday, September 17, 2024.] [ID3: Taylor Hahn and Leslie Wilson pose for a photo in front of digital frames with company logos (including:) Disability:IN, Google, and Uber. They are both wearing business casual attire.] [ID4: Leslie Wilson, Jill Houghton, and David Sneddon having a conversation on stage sitting in yellow and black lounge chairs. Behind them is a digital screen that includes two interpreters (ASL and BSL), accompanied with CART that reads, "... you've done to make this a successful event. I also want to thank Microsoft, DQ, Gartner, MCKesson and Uber, Bloomberg, Mc... and text, Thank you Google and additional sponsors! Hosted & Sponsored by: Google. Also Sponsored by: Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, Salesforce, and StateStreet.]

Kicking off the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (#EMEA) Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business event in Dublin, Ireland, we are thrilled to convene with business and thought leaders who are helping to advance #DisabilityInclusion worldwide. Disability:IN is proud to help drive these vital conversations and we look forward to learning from experts in the EMEA region! If you are attending in person, let us know in the comments and share your key takeaways from the event thus far. [ID: Dublin skyline with a blue hue behind text, EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Dublin, Ireland. Under is the text Hosted and sponsored by: Google. To the left is a white flowy banner with text, Sponsored by:, above company logos including Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Salesforce, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, and State Street.]

We’re joining?Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), an affiliate of NMSDC throughout #HispanicHeritageMonth to celebrate and honor the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latiné individuals in our communities, workplaces, and supply chains! As part of our celebrations, we encourage organizations to meaningfully engage with Hispanic- and Latiné-owned #DOBEs, business leaders, and communities, while seeking resources that foster inclusive policies and practices. As we celebrate these diverse communities, we challenge you to find creative ways to engage #Disability and Hispanic- or Latinx-owned business enterprises in your procurement decisions. #DisabilityRepresentation #SupplierDiversity [ID: White backdrop with decorative illustrations of a teal, pink, and blue floral detail above and below. In the center, the WRMSDC logo is displayed with text, "NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" in bold green and blue letters, above the Disability:IN logo.]

There's still time to register for Disability:IN's "Disability Inclusion in the EU" webinar! Join us as we celebrate the start of Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM) by exploring emerging #Disability inclusive legislation in the European Union. Featuring a discussion of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Accessibility Act (EAA), and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the moderated panel will provide a framework for enhancing #DisabilityInclusion in business. Speakers include: + Frank Justus (of Bayer)? + Giulia Faedo (of European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG))? + Jill Houghton + Dr. Julia Sitter (of White & Case LLP)? + Ted Kennedy, Jr. (of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.) Register for the webinar today at https://lnkd.in/gt4WCyef? ? [ID: Blue gradient backdrop with an illustration of the EU and decorative shapes behind text, Disability:IN Disability Inclusion in the EU. Online Webinar. October 1, 2024. 11 am-Noon EST. Below the text is a diagonal white banner with a circular frame with yellow stars including an image of a woman in a wheelchair on a phone while using a laptop in a conferencing space. The text to the right reads, Guide to Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation.]

SAP’s “AHA! Moments in D&I” video series promotes diversity and #Inclusion themes that are top-of-mind, and focuses on personal stories that emphasize lessons from the field, why diversity and inclusion matter more than ever, and their “aha!" moments along the journey. You can find resources like these from SAP and companies like Accenture, Adobe, CAI, Current Global, Experian, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Sorenson Communications, TD, and UKG by visiting Disability:IN’s CMO & CCO Coalition Resource Hub at https://lnkd.in/g6WP4kCD #DisabilityInclusion #a11y [ID: A business professional sitting on a couch while typing on his phone with his white cane resting against his body. Above him is a dark blue banner with text, Disability:IN CMO & CCO Coalition Resource Hub. The SAP logo is on the bottom left, accompanied by decorative green and blue shapes.]

Trauma can arise from military service, accidents, abuse, or other experiences - manifesting suddenly or developing gradually - but it is not always visible, and its triggers can vary widely. Focusing on this, we invited our corporate partner community for a webinar, Moving On: Embracing Disability Identity Following Traumatic Events, as thought leaders explored the effects of trauma and its manifestation in the workplace. Thank you to Stephen Peacock (of Edelman Financial Engines) for moderating this engaging conversation, and to the speakers Curtis Kelley, M.A. (of TD SYNNEX), Michelle Berrett (of Pfizer), Victor Calise, PLY (of Walmart) for driving this discussion forward! Attend future webinars by becoming a Disability:IN Corporate Partner! Learn more about becoming a Disability:IN Corporate Partner by contacting Mackenzie Ward ([email protected]) or visiting https://lnkd.in/eSahAeG. [ID: Blue background with decorative green lines behind white text, Moving On: Embracing Disability Identity Following Traumatic Events, above an animated screen with Curtis Kelley, Steve Peacock, Michelle Berrett, Victor Calise, and an ASL Interpreter. At the bottom right is a white Disability:IN icon logo.]

The Runway of Dreams' 10th-anniversary event was an absolute hit! Disability:IN was thrilled to be represented by our Inclusion Works Coordinator, Ashley Kingston, who was able to attend this amazing celebration of #DisabilityInclusion in fashion. The event provided a space and opportunity to embrace our differences, challenge stereotypes, and showcase the power of #Adaptive products and #InclusiveDesign. To learn more about the Runway of Dreams event or to gain insight into the Runway of Dreams Foundation, be sure to check out Ashley's post below and visit https://lnkd.in/eKn5epj

We were thankful to join other disability and #a11y leaders at the White House to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA). While the ADA legislated access for millions of Americans, and we are making tangible progress for disabled professionals worldwide, there is still significant work to do. Together, we’re working to advance equity in the workplace! Thank you to members of the Disability:IN staff, board members, and partners who joined us yesterday including?Allyce T., Chad Jerdee, Apoorva Gandhi of Marriott International, Ted Kennedy Jr., Jill Houghton, Rhett Buttle of Public Private Strategies, Amy Naoum, and Casey Oakes of Google. [ID: (From Left to Right:) Allyce Torres, Char Jerdee, Apoorva Gandhi, Ted Kennedy, Jr., Jill Houghton, Rhett Buttle, Amy Naoum, and Casey Oakes pose for a photo in front of White House branded barriers separating them from the White House. They are each wearing business attire and smiling.]