Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Disability-Owned Business Enterprises Spotlight!

Happy #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek!

Continuing our week-long celebrations, Disability:IN is excited to highlight #Neurodivergent leaders and their businesses within Disability:IN's incredible community of #DisabilityOwned businesses. We are thrilled to be celebrating the innovative contributions of these #NeurodiverseOwned businesses and the talented professionals driving their success. Join us in celebration by exploring the stories of these impactful entrepreneurs contributing to a diverse global economy!

Neurodivergent-Owned Businesses are #ProudToBeDOBE!

Rebecca Beam is the Founder and CEO of Zavikon , an employment agency that focuses on disability employment. Before launching Zavikon, she was a founding advisory team member launching MindSpark, Inc. whose mission was to train and employ adults on the autism spectrum in technology careers. Alongside her team, Rebecca believes there is a job for everyone to apply their talents and skills meaningfully and she is dedicated to being a bridging the gap to inclusive hiring. She is passionate about opening doors for all individuals with disabilities or those who are neurodivergent to achieve career success.

"Being a DOBE has propelled Zavikon’s business and provided us with the opportunity to meet many corporates as well as be mentored by them. We will be forever grateful for the support that Disability:IN gives us as a DOBE." - Rebecca Beam

Rico R. is the Founder and CEO of MH3 , an all-in-one platform dedicated to workplace well-being and mental health. With a strong background in healthcare and extensive experience in marketing and advertising, Rico is passionate about driving positive change in organizations by fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and leadership development. As a seasoned Human Resource Consultant, Rico partners with Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies to provide tailored HR solutions that align with business objectives and enhance overall organizational performance. Through MH3, Rico is committed to making both individuals and companies champions of mental health and well-being, creating healthier and more successful workplaces.

"DOBE certification celebrates all facets of my identity, fostering pride within the Disabled Business community. It has opened doors to essential partnerships, increased brand visibility, and allowed us to contribute meaningfully to inclusive spaces. I'm honored to be part of this community dedicated?to creating brave spaces and expanding the economic impact of DOBEs." - Rico Ricketson

We certify disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled and veteran disability-owned businesses, and link them to organizations seeking to diversify their supply chains. If you are interested in starting your journey to becoming a certified DOBE, please visit https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/supplier-diversity/ #SupplierDiversity