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We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Nikkei and The Nippon Foundation for SYNC25, the world's first Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion! As we continue our mission to end disability exclusion, SYNC25 marks a pivotal moment and the start of a decade of accountability for our companies. Save the Date: 3-4 December 2025 Location: Tokyo SYNC25 will be a hybrid event, ensuring accessibility for all. Stay tuned for more details on sponsorship and registration! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvScsr82 Japanese translation: 世界初の障害者インクルージョンに関するアカウンタビリティ?サミットとなるSYNC25に向けた、日経新聞社および日本財団とのパートナーシップを発表できることを大変嬉しく思います！ 障害者排除を終わらせるという私たちのミッションを続けるにあたり、SYNC25は大きな節目であり、Valuable 500参加企業にとってアカウンタビリティの10年の始まりです。これは単なるイベントではなく、真の影響力のある変化へのコミットメントです。 開催日：2025年12月3日?4日 場所：東京 SYNC25はアクセシブルなハイブリッドイベントとして開催されます。協賛や登録に関する詳細については、後日お知らせいたします。 詳しくは以下をご覧ください：https://lnkd.in/dvScsr82 #SYNC25 #DisabilityInclusion #AccountabilitySummit

Disability History Month is a time to celebrate the disabled activists, advocates, and changemakers who have shaped the movement towards ending disability exclusion. In her renowned TED talk, Stella Young challenged us to understand that disability isn't about individual impairments – it's created when society fails to accommodate every person. She urges us to move past 'inspiration porn' and focus on what really matters: dismantling the systemic barriers that exclude disabled people. Her message resonates strongly in workplaces today, where disability inclusion requires dedicated resources, structural changes, and sustained commitment. For businesses, this means examining everything from office accessibility to hiring practices to advancement opportunities. True inclusion means setting high expectations, removing obstacles, and recognising professional achievements - not tokenism. Watch the TED talk here: https://lnkd.in/gGcJqYR This Disability History Month, let's honour activists like Stella by turning their insights into action. Are your workplace systems and culture truly enabling everyone to thrive? #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityInclusion?

We are thrilled to partner with Kearney on this exciting new initiative, which will transform disability representation in media and marketing. Together, we’re paving the way for a more inclusive and authentic future. Stay tuned for our launch in 2025!

TechShare Pro 2024 delivered powerful insights on accessible advertising and disability inclusion. The discussions reinforced what we at Valuable 500 know to be true - disability inclusion drives business advantage and innovation. The Accessible Advertising Summit on day one showcased powerful examples of inclusive advertising with campaigns like CoorDown ‘Assume I Can’ and Cadbury’s BSL Chocolate Fingers. Beyond advertising, Shani Dhanda’s adaptive fashion work with Primark and Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage showed how authentic inclusion resonates widely. Katy Talikowska spoke about how inclusive practices not only reflect good values but also drive market impact and innovation. This principle underpins our work on the Authentic Representation Tool (ART), designed to help organisations create genuinely inclusive and accessible touchpoints. On day two, a key takeaway was the need for comprehensive leadership support. Senior leadership buy-in is essential, but middle management also plays a crucial role in advancing organisational change around accessibility. The insights and conversations proved that change is happening, but there’s still much more work to be done. Thank you to HSBC, AbilityNet, and everyone who made this event such a dynamic space for innovation and learning. #Inclusion #DisabilityRepresentation #AuthenticRepresentation [Image description: A photo of a panel discussion. Four people are sat in chairs discussing, next to them is a BSL interpreter. Behind them are TV screens with TechShare Pro 2024 on and images of panellists.]?

“Data for the sake of data does not serve the disability community well and in some cases can do harm. [...] Data with intent does, and can be a powerful instrument of change.” Last year, we introduced phase one of our Self-ID Resource Guide, a foundational step in supporting businesses on their self-identification journey. Now, the Resource Guide has evolved into a comprehensive Self-ID Playbook.? In partnership with Google and Deloitte, we’ve added new case studies and essential resources from Valuable 500 companies, partners and directory members. Each is designed to empower you and your business in navigating this critical process.? The Self-ID Playbook is more than a resource, it’s a pivotal tool for bridging the data gap, offering insights and guidance that can help drive meaningful progress. We’re incredibly grateful to all the contributors who made this possible. Discover the Self-ID playbook at:?https://lnkd.in/eT6DCNuT [Video description: different images with text over them slide through. Slide 1: An image of two people working at a laptop. The text reads 'Self-ID Resource Guide - Becomes Playbook'. Slide 2: An image of a man on a phone at his desk with the text 'One of the most critical yet complex asks we made was for our companies to publicly disclose the percentage of their workforce who self-identify as disabled.' Slide 3: An image of a person using a wheelchair whilst on their phone. Text reads 'Data for the sake of data does not serve the disability community well. Data with intent does and can be a powerful instrument of change.' Slide 4: An image of a man in a wheelchair listening to someone talk. text reads '15 new case studies and 16 new guidelines added from Valuable 500 companies and Directory members. Slide 5: An image of two people walking down a corridor talking. Text: "It's not just about collecting and analyzing data - it's about providing pathways to meaningful employment, catalyzing societal change, and dismantaling abelist systems." Slide 6: Find the full resource on our website.]

Valuable 500 Directory Member, Australian Disability Network is on a mission to make workplaces more inclusive for disabled people. Ahead of International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, they're launching resources that make inclusion easier for businesses of all sizes. Their launch video showcases the social model of disability and what it means for disabled people and businesses. ?#RemoveBarriers #IDPWD #ChooseInclusion

We’ve teamed up with Disclo, a committed member of the Valuable 500 directory, to share expert insights on workplace accessibility for neurodivergent team members. ? Did you know? Most workplace accommodations are low-cost or no-cost, yet they drive valuable outcomes like improved employee performance and retention. Inclusive practices don’t just benefit neurodivergent employees—they create a more supportive, productive, and compliant workplace for everyone. The Disclo platform is designed to help HR pros navigate accommodations related to the ADA, PWFA, and other regulations, ensuring teams stay compliant without the complexity. Want to learn more about Disclo? Request a demo today: https://lnkd.in/gCrn9EYt #WorkplaceAccommodations #Neurodivergent #AccessibleWorkplace #ValuableDirectory

"Real impact starts with vulnerability and authenticity." Valuable 500 founder Caroline Casey shares powerful insights on driving disability inclusion in the workplace! From overcoming leadership resistance to advocating for real, measurable change, Caroline highlights key strategies to create a more inclusive, innovative business world. https://lnkd.in/eAYzZHMD #DisabilityInclusion #AuthenticLeadership?

NEW RESEARCH: What's holding back disability inclusion in business? We conducted in-depth research with 33 global C-suite executives to understand what prevents businesses from achieving disability inclusion at scale. Their insights reveal major barriers – from fear of stigma to lack of visible role models – and how leading companies are overcoming them. Coming soon: Our new whitepaper "Unlocking Disability-Inclusive Leadership" shows how forward-thinking executives are transforming these barriers into opportunities for innovation and growth. Through powerful examples and practical strategies, we reveal how disability-inclusive leaders are creating more inclusive, innovative, and successful businesses. Stay tuned!?

Today, as we launch the first cohort of our groundbreaking Generation Valuable mentoring programme, our CEO Katy Talikowska welcomes an extraordinary cohort of mentors and mentees from across the globe: “We know that real change begins in the boardroom [...] We are developing the next generation of disabled leaders, because when we transform leadership, we transform business itself.” Over the next 6 months, these future leaders will develop essential leadership skills, setting them up to accelerate their careers, reshape workplace cultures, and become powerful champions for disability inclusive leadership. Interested to learn more about how Generation Valuable can transform your organisation? Contact us at [email protected].??