The Disability Index? is now open for submissions! Trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the Index is the most recognized, confidential tool for supporting companies with data-driven actions that can achieve significant business impact and drive #DisabilityInclusion. Registered participants should check their emails for instructions on completing their submission. Don’t wait - submit your company’s benchmark on time! For resources or additional questions about the Index, please visit https://lnkd.in/g6QRe9N5 #AreYouIN? ID: Blue backdrop with decorative shapes and frames that include professionals with disabilities in various settings doing various tasks. Text reads, Disability Index? Benchmarking begins TODAY! Register for the 2025 Index! On the bottom left is a Disability:IN-branded QR code.
Disability:IN
非营利组织管理
Alexandria，VA 67,664 位关注者
Partnering with business to globally advance disability inclusion.
关于我们
Disability:IN partners with business to globally advance disability inclusion. Together with our 550+ corporate partners representing 25+ industries, Disability:IN drives impact through data, insights, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Learn more at DisabilityIN.org.
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https://disabilityin.org/
Disability:IN的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
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- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Alexandria，VA
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1994
- 领域
- Business to business network和Disability inclusion
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1310 Braddock Place, Suite 101
US，VA，Alexandria，22314
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A huge congratulations to one of our certified DOBEs, Good Fruit Video, for being recognized as Michigan’s 2025 Disability-Owned Small Business of the Year at the MSCB Awards! We also want to congratulate DOBEs Güd Marketing for being recognized as a Top 50 Company to Watch and Sticky Spoon Jam for their recognition as one of the Michigan Best Small Businesses! Join us in congratulating them for these exciting honors! [ID: Grey banner with a red logo for Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses beside tag line Small Business. Big Wins. Under is the title Disability-Owned Banner above the Good Fruit logo with tag line honestly inspired video.]
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Reminiscing about the incredible time our team had at the EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business event in Dublin last year as we gear up to return to Europe this May for our 2025 European Roundtables! Our team will stop in Paris, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, and Berlin to meet with European companies to discuss emerging EU legislation, compliance, and digital #accessibility requirements impacting #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace. If your company is a corporate partner based in Europe and interested in joining one of our Roundtables, send us a message or reach out to [email protected] to learn more! [ID1: A group of 5 professionals wearing business attire smiling and posing in front of a brick wall with the Google logo mounted on it. ID2: A large group of professionals in business attire gathered for a photo on a stage in front of a screen with the logos for Google, Microsoft, Deque, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, BloombergKearney, Salesforce, and State Street. ID3: The Disability:IN team in business attire gathered for a picture while making silly faces and gestures with this arms. Behind them is the bottom of a screen with logos for Bloomberg, Kearney, Salesforce, and State Street.]
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Today, we celebrated #InternationalWomensDay by hosting a webinar titled “Moving Forward Together Through Disability Inclusion.” Moderated by Gabriela Huerta Martínez of EY, this important discussion featured insights from panelists Anahi Lafon of L'Oréal, Rosalba Ortega of Honeywell, and Madhu Bala Sharma of Amazon. Together they discussed the experience of women with disabilities in the workplace and strategies for creating work environments that support everyone. If you are interested in Joining IN and having access to our monthly webinars, message us or contact Mackenzie Ward ([email protected])! [ID: Blue background with a decorative blue line above white text, International Women's Day: Moving Forward Together Through Disability Inclusion, above an animated computer screen with an ASL interpreter, Gabriela Huerta Martinez Anahi Lafon, Rosalba Ortega, and Madhu Bala Sharma At the bottom right is a white Disability:IN icon logo. They all wear casual or business attire and connect virtually from home offices using digital or blurred backgrounds.]
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#Accessibility innovations change lives. Brian Jeansonne, a man who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and the innovative voice technology our partners at Microsoft developed to help him communicate with his own authentic voice. Some of you may remember this video from our 2024 Global Conference, where Jenny Lay-Flurrie shared it on the mainstage. Check out the full video below ?? #AccessibleTech #a11y
Today, in our internal Accessibility 101 training, I learned about Brian Jeansonne, a man whose story has profoundly shifted my perspective. Imagine training for a half marathon, only to discover a seemingly small foot drag is the first sign of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In the fall of 2019, that became Brian's reality. At 48, his life, along with his wife Kristy's and their five children's, changed irrevocably. Brian and Kristy share their journey on TikTok, reaching millions of people and raising awareness about ALS. They show us the raw, human side of this devastating disease, where every day presents new challenges. ALS steals your ability to walk, eat, and eventually, breathe. Brian faced the unimaginable choice: a tracheostomy, saving his life but silencing his voice. In the video, you can see how Microsoft's ongoing work with the community on Azure custom neural voice, a personalized, natural-sounding voice technology, empowers Brian to have his voice back. Voice banking is designed to capture the intonations, tone, and emotions of human voices to make computerised voices sound more personalised, allowing Brian to communicate authentically. This isn't just a tech demo. It is a testament to the power of accessibility. It reinforces how vital it is that we build accessibility into the core of everything we create. Technology can be a lifeline, bridging gaps and restoring dignity. As Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, stated in the closing words of the training, "Being accessible is being inclusive. This is the one community you can join at any time, and most do through accident and injury. In fact, most of disability is non-apparent, neurodiversity and mental health, you cannot see. That’s why at Microsoft, we believe that accessibility is not just a core value but a fundamental right. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive." Brian's story was a powerful reminder to me about the importance of accessibility in technology as a fundamental human right. Everyone can make a difference. If you're creating online content, don't forget to add ALT text to images, which makes your content more accessible to people using screen readers. Also, be mindful of colors for color-blind people and ensure good contrast to improve the experience for everyone. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible and make sure technology is a bridge, not a barrier. We can live in a world where everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to connect, communicate, and thrive. #Accessibility #Inclusion #Innovation #Microsoft #AssistiveTechnology #AI #VoiceTech
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"You’re only one conversation away from changing someone’s life." That's how keynote speaker, Jon McLeod from ESPN kicked off last Inclusion Works Corporate Community of Progress Meeting. We were proud to host nearly 1500 registrants from over 45 countries for a full day of discussion on the latest in disability inclusion in business. If you were there let us know what your favorite moment of the day was in the comments below! Interested in gaining access to these events? Learn more about how your company can get involved with Inclusion Works at https://lnkd.in/dZnvSjm! [ID: a Blue background with a light blue semi circle surrounding a dark blue circle with text RECAP: Inclusion Works Corporate Community of Progress Meeting. In the semi-circle there are 4 boxes with icons above. Each hold text reading 1500 Registrants 130+ Inclusion Works Companies 45+ Countries represented 30+ Panelists across 12 Industries.]
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One of the highlights from our time in Bengaluru was the opportunity for our team to tour the Accenture Accessibility Center. A huge thank you to Accenture for this incredible experience! Be sure to check out Ching-Shiuan's post below for insights on how Accenture is driving #Accessibility in the workplace!
Accessibility from the Start?? Last month in Bengaluru, alongside the Disability:IN team, I had the opportunity to visit Accenture’s Accessibility Center—the largest of their 36 Centers worldwide. These Accessibility Centers serve as interactive spaces where individuals can explore various assistive devices and technology solutions to find the tools that best support their needs. I first heard about the center from Rudy Guiao at Disability:IN’s APAC conference in Tokyo back in 2023, and I’ve been fascinated ever since by the idea of providing a wide range of accessibility options—empowering individuals to define the support that works best for them. What surprised me most during my visit wasn’t just the extensive collection of solutions, spanning physical disabilities to mental health support, but also how seamlessly accessibility is integrated into the onboarding process. New employees can select their preferred accommodations just as easily as they choose their company computer. #Accessibility professionals often emphasize that accessibility should be built in from the start, not treated as an afterthought. Seeing this principle in action was truly inspiring. In fact, during the hour-long tour, I even discovered a tool that could help me with my own needs! A huge thank you to Surendra S for guiding us through this state-of-the-art Accessibility Center, and to Ruchi Chaudhri (She/ Her), Tricia Raut and Vani Seshadri for organizing the visit. I look forward to seeing more people benefit from this deep learning experience when Disability:IN returns to Bengaluru in November for the APAC Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business conference, hosted by Accenture and also sponsored by AWS and Bank of America. [Image description: 1. Left: Disability:IN and Accenture teams in a group picture in front of Bengaluru Accessibility center’s digital screen 2. Top right: A purple accessibility center standee. In the background Vani was entering the door 3. Down right: Leslie and Ching-Shiuan listening to Accenture presentation. Ching-Shiuan was trying on a hearing device]
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Are you a job seeker in the APAC Region? We are partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to livestream an APAC recruiting event! Join us on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 for the opportunity to learn from top AWS recruiters about their culture, available opportunities, and tips for securing employment. The registration link will be available soon—be sure to follow our social channels for the latest updates on this exciting event! [ID: A blue background with a faded image of a street in Asia with billboards and advertisements behind text APAC Recruiting Event Career Connect Learn from top AWS recruiters on their culture, opportunities, and general tips for securing employment. Below is a circle with a graphic of a bookmark beside text Save the Date. To the left is text beside decorative icons reading 26 March 2025 1:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) Live Streaming on Twitch. To the right are the Disability:IN and Amazon logos.]
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Are you ready to participate in the leading third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business? Here are 3 steps to join IN for the 2025 Disability Index? (Spoiler alert: there are only 2)! April 11th is coming sooner than you think! Register for this year's Disability Index today at https://lnkd.in/g6QRe9N5. #AreYouIN? [ID: A blue gradient background behind text 3 Easy Steps to Participate in the below in the Disability Index logo. Underneath is a list with a number correlating beside each step. They read: 1 Register on our website. 2 Submit your Benchmark by April 11th. 3 That’s it! Results will be sent to your company mid July.]
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