Disability:IN

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.]

Navdeep Singh is joining IN to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPWD)! Representing India, Navdeep has participated in the Tokyo and Paris Paralympics earning his first Paralympic Gold medal in the F41 Javelin in Paris this year. Join us on December 3rd for Champions for a Change: A Global Celebration with Disability:IN, to learn more about Navdeep's athletic journey alongside other amazing Paralympians. Learn about the athletes and how to stream this event on-demand at https://lnkd.in/guXWH6aA. [ID: Blue backdrop with a dark blue decorative dotted pattern behind text, Meet the Paralympians. Underneath is a picture of a man with dark short hair, a of a Paralympic gold medal, and athletic gear smiling in front of a gradient illustrated dotted circles representing the Earth behind and a picture of the Indian flag beside him. Beside is the text Navdeep Singh India | 2 Time Paralympian | Para Athletics (Javelin) | 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist In the bottom left hand corner is the Disability:IN icon.]

According to the ADA National Network, only a third of veterans with disabilities are employed, compared to three-quarters without disabilities. Addressing this employment need, Disablity:IN launched Operation Opportunity to support veterans in obtaining the tools and skills they need to thrive in their careers while contributing to a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Through tailored workshops, resume support, and networking opportunities, this program helps veterans turn military strengths into relevant skills at top employers, connecting them with mentors, corporate leaders, and peers who value their skills and lived experiences. To learn more and apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/gN45AhsK [ID1: Blue backdrop with an arrow gradient blue banner with text, Operation Opportunity. Below are decorative gradient arrows behind text, Disabled Veteran Data: Workforce Representation. In August 2023, 5.3 million veterans, or 30 percent of all veterans, had a service-connected disability. Of the veterans in the labor force 30.2% reported as having a service-connected disability. Only a third of veterans with disabilities are employed compared to three-quarters without disabilities. On the bottom is a white banner with text, Sources: ttps://https://lnkd.in/gYfaJvaP, https://lnkd.in/g7jcY3ek, https://lnkd.in/eAKKHkK. So, who can apply?] [ID2: A faded image of an older man using a power wheelchair working in an office typing on a laptop with a dual monitor attachment. In front is a dark blue banner with arrows, About Operation Opportunity. Operation Opportunity gives Veterans the opportunity to build up their professional networks and build community with other veterans. Below are blue arrow with text, All Veterans are encouraged to apply; Junior Enlisted Veterans are given priority. All educational levels are welcome- we highly encourage current college students to apply. All veterans are welcome; preference is given to those with or applying for a service-connected disability. To the right is a Disability:IN-branded QR code. On the bottom is a blue banner with a white Disability:IN icon logo and text, Scan the QR Code to apply!]

Our friends at Texthelp are hosting a webinar, Harnessing ESG for Disability & Neuro-Inclusion, at 10 am EST on Dec. 4, and you're invited! The event will feature exceptional female leaders, including Disability:IN's President & CEO, Jill Houghton, to explore how #Disability and #Neuroinclusion can create real value by enhancing inclusion and ESG efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of ESG and inclusion—register now at https://text.help/CMzivm. [ID:Grey background with pink accents behind text Free Webinar Harnessing ESG for Inclusion December 4, 2024 10 AM ET/ 3 PM GMT with the text help logo in the top right corner and the logos for Business Disability Forum, Disability:IN, and Mass Mutual at the bottom. Underneath the logos is the text Register Now]

Building an inclusive workplace begins with thoughtful hiring practices and effective support for employees with Disabilities. Our friends at Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) recently released new resources to help businesses advance #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace and the hiring process. Check out the new Accessible Interviews online course to help your business support #DisabilityTalent during the interview process, or access their webinar, The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees, for insight into how small businesses can implement impactful, budget-friendly accommodations. Thank you to EARN for providing these resources! You can navigate to these resources by visiting the links below: + Accessible Interviews: https://lnkd.in/eizeib8r + Small Business Series: The Low Cost and High Impact of Accommodating Employees: https://lnkd.in/gFxYccGg

We are so excited to announce that Taylor Swanson will be joining us to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPWD)! Representing the United States, Taylor was a first time Paralympian in Paris, earning 2 Paralympic medals—including a silver medal in the 100m T37 and a bronze in the Universal Relay. Join us on December 3rd for Champions for a Change: A Global Celebration with Disability:IN, to learn more about Taylor's athletic journey alongside other amazing Paralympians. Learn more about the athletes and how to stream this event on-demand at https://lnkd.in/guXWH6aA. [ID: Blue backdrop with a dark blue decorative dotted pattern behind text, Meet the Paralympians. Underneath is a picture of a women with pulled back hair, a lanyard of a Paralympic medal, and athletic gear smiling in front of a gradient illustrated dotted circles representing the Earth behind and a picture of the United States flag beside her. Beside is the text Taylor Swanson United States | 1st Time Paralympian | Para Track and Field | 2024 2x Paralympic Medalist. In the bottom left hand corner is the Disability:IN icon.]

The 2024 NextGen Leader Program was an incredible success- with over 400+ students and mentors, countless networking opportunities, and 69 job offers to date, we are proud to celebrate these achievements and the program’s impact! Working closely with these students, one thing is clear, they are highly skilled and ready to join a company that values their insights and perspectives. Keeping the momentum going from Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM), we encourage employers to intentionally hire professionals with disabilities. As a reminder, applications for the 2025 NextGen Leaders program are OPEN! If you are a college student or recent graduate with disabilities looking to build your career, expand your network, and connect with industry-leading companies, learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/d-yajDd. [ID: Image of a person sitting down with short hair and glasses looking at a computer with a blue hue over it behind the words 2024 NextGen Program Highlights. Under is a bar graph to the right with the text Student Demographics: Veterans 39, Students of Color 299, Women 178, LGBTQ+ 109. To the left are 3 green circles with text 433 NextGen Leaders 661 Corporate Interactions, 69 Job Offers. In the bottom right is the Disability:IN logo.]

Applications for the 2025 NextGen Leadership program are open, and if you are a college student or recent graduate with a #Disability seeking growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply! Through the program, students are paired one-on-one with mentors from Disability:IN Corporate Partners like Google, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, Boeing, and Pfizer - with the ability to attend monthly professional development webinars, and receive year-round notifications of job opportunities with corporate partners. This year, the NextGen Leaders program experienced a record number of applicants and we are taking a moment to highlight 2024 NextGen Leader, Winter P., who shares her program experience. As a reminder, students and recent graduates can submit their applications now at https://lnkd.in/gjegnbp3. #WeTheNextGen [ID: Blue banner with text, Disability:IN NextGen Leader Program. Below the banner is a blue-hue image take from Disability:IN's 2024 Global Conference & Expo, with Winter highlighted, sitting at a rounded table with a group of NextGen leaders working on their iLab presentations. Winter's quote reads, “My name is Winter Powell, and I am a narcoleptic, chronically ill cancer survivor. Being part of this program was academically and professionally transformative. I matched with a mentor who was invaluable, guiding me through internship applications and graduation prep. I was also chosen to attend the 2024 Global Conference, where I met disabled professionals in roles I never thought were possible due to my disabilities. Connecting with others with similar experiences, I built a support network that I will carry with me beyond this program.” Below, Winter's headshot is to the left of text, Winter Powell, 2024 NextGen Leader, Disability:IN.]

#Caregiving is a cornerstone of the #Disability community, yet too often, caregivers go unsupported in the workplace. November marks National Family Caregivers Month in the US, and to honor the month, we gathered our community of Disability:IN Corporate Partners want to highlight the challenges and lived experiences of caregivers balancing full-time careers. During the webinar, we celebrated caregiver stories, spotlighted their experiences, and shared supporting caregiver resources. Thank you to the session moderator, Justin McNeeley CFP?, CEP, ChSNC, CSM (of Fidelity Investments) for leading this important conversation and to the panelists, Debbie Haussler (of U.S. Bank), Lisa Morganstern Bickel (of Honeywell), and Norris L Roberts Jr. CISA, CISM, Ed.D. (of Boeing) for sharing their stories. A few takeaways from the conversation included: + Caregivers face an emotional toll in addition to the complex challenges and barriers of navigating healthcare systems, working with insurance institutions, and managing the needs of their loved ones. + Caregivers can benefit from support systems to listen, offer help, and provide feedback when necessary. This can take the form of a support group with friends or supported by a company's disability-focused E/BRG. + Caregiving doesn't stop at chronic illnesses or disability; caregiving can extend to children and even self-care. When caregivers care for themselves, they can provide better care to their families. Join future webinars by becoming a Disability:IN Corporate Partner! Start your journey at https://lnkd.in/eSahAeG or contact Mackenzie Ward ([email protected]). #DisabilityInclusion [ID: Blue background with decorative green lines behind white text, Fostering Supportive Workplace Cultures for Disability Caregivers, above an animated screen with Debbie Haussler, Norris Roberts, Justin Mcneeley, and Lisa Bickel, and ASL interpreter Shelley Engstrom-Kestel. At the bottom right is a white Disability:IN icon logo. They all wear casual clothes and connect virtually from home offices using digital or blurred backgrounds.]