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If you are #OpenToWork, our corporate partners at Salesforce are #NowHiring to fill its Content Manager role for the company's Office of Accessibility. Supporting the Communications, Enablement, and Operations team, this person will develop #Accessibility and #DisabilityInclusion messaging. Learn more or apply today at https://lnkd.in/g2avwVpq Know a professional who would make a great fit? Please SHARE this post or TAG them in the comments!

Our friends at Out & Equal shared the 2024 pride guide to help others radiate pride all year long by elevating, celebrating, and uplifting the LGBTQ+ communities to foster greater #Inclusion in the workplace. The Pride Guide is designed to: + Spotlight the joy, beauty, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and highlight their remarkable contributions within the workplace and beyond. + Illuminate the power and value of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, particularly the innovation they unlock. + Support organizations and the changemakers within them with the tools they need to bring inclusive conversations and celebrations into the workplace during June and throughout the year. + Guide organizations in building environments rich in inclusion and belonging where individuals can show up authentically and thrive. You can check out the guide for yourself by visiting https://lnkd.in/eMgZuuEB [ID: Radiating colorful background transitioning through the spectrum of a rainbow, overlay text reading "Out & Equal's RADIATE PRIDE GUIDE. Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride All Year.]

In honor of #MensHealthWeek - which takes place each year in June leading up to and including Father's Day - we are thrilled to join in to help increase awareness of health issues that affect men and encourage early detection and treatment. Below, we're sharing three facts about men's health, and highlighting potential ways employers can support and empower men in the workplace to prioritize their well-being and lead healthier lives. What other facts about men's health would you share to help increase awareness? Add your thoughts in the comments! #DisabilityRepresentation [ID1: Blue gradient textured background behind text, Disability:IN. Men's Health Week: 3 Facts About Men's Health & the Workplace. Below the text is a blue-hue image of two professionals collaborating on a laptop with a folded white cane resting on the table.] [ID2: Blue gradient textured background behind text, Men are less likely than women to seek help for depression and other mental health issues, which can affect their productivity and job performance. Disability-inclusive work environments can help reduce the stigma around mental health and empower employees to seek support. Below the text is a blue-hue image of a professional sitting in a wheelchair working in an office space on a tablet while wearing noise-canceling headphones.] [ID3: Blue gradient textured background behind text, Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Workplace stress can strongly contribute to cardiovascular issues. Employers can support heart health by promoting a balanced workload, encouraging breaks, and offering stress management resources. Behind the text is an older professional sitting in a power chair working on a laptop in an office space with accessible screen attachments.] [ID4: Blue gradient textured background behind text, Prostate cancer is a major concern, with about 1 in 8 men diagnosed during their lifetime. Employers can play a vital role by including cancer screening as a part of their health benefits package and encouraging employees to take advantage of preventive services during regular health check-ups. Below the text is a professional joining a Zoom call wearing a headset at a standing desk.]

In some exciting news, this week, our President & CEO Jill Houghton, EVP of Global Workplace Initiatives Leslie Wilson, and Director of Research & Policy Reid Jewett Smith, Ph.D., proudly represented #TeamDisabilityIN at the 17th Annual United Nations Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with #Disabilities in New York. Jill and Leslie led a pivotal side event, "Informed and Included: Strategies for Overcoming Information Barriers," sharing insights on breaking down barriers to information access for people with disabilities. During the conference, our delegation met with national delegates and international NGOs to discuss #DisabilityEmployment policies worldwide. Disability:IN is honored to be an officially recognized NGO with Consultative Status to the UN, reinforcing our commitment to advancing #DisabilityInclusion on a global scale. [ID1: (From left to right:) Leslie, Jill, and Reid wear business attire, standing in the foyer and posing with the United Nations flag.] [ID2: Reid, Leslie, and Jill post for a photo in front of a light blue wall with white text and the German Federal Foreign Office logo. Text reads, Deutsches Haus New York German House. New York German House New York. German House New York Deutsches Haus. German Mission to the UN. German Consulate General.] [ID3: Reid, Jill, Leslie, and Jenny Lay-Flurrie pose for a photo in front of a windowed terrace.] [ID4: Leslie, Jill, and Reid posing for a photo outside in front of a white structure spelling #UNGA.]

ICYMI: Our corporate partners at Google recently released its 2024 Diversity Annual Report, which also details how they are advancing towards a more inclusive workforce, increasing #Accessible products, and improving its equitable workplaces for #DisabilityTalent. Additionally, we were thrilled to learn that our APAC conference and APAC Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant, Ching-Shiuan Jiang 姜慶萱 are also highlighted in the annual diversity report!    Disability:IN is proud to continue partnering with Google along our shared journey to achieve full #DisabilityInclusion and equity for the millions of working-age professionals worldwide. Check out their full diversity report at https://lnkd.in/djsEHjDY

Kudos to our corporate partners at Dot Inc. for creating the Dot Pad, the latest groundbreaking innovation in #Accessible technology! The Dot Pad is the first smart tactile graphic display, providing people who are #Blind or #LowVision with a superior way to interpret graphics compared to traditional tactile books or audio descriptions. The Dot Pad has received multiple awards, including the Best of Innovation in CES for 2023 and 2024. Learn more about Dot Inc.'s revolutionary technology at https://lnkd.in/g_cPcqNB #a11y

Our corporate partners at Lowe's Companies, Inc. implemented the “Lowe’s Livable Homes” program where they have “a mission to make home accessibility for those with disabilities and aging-in-place a top priority”. We are excited to highlight this incredible initiative and its transformative impact on AJ, an 18-year-old paraplegic who previously lacked access to wheelchair-friendly housing. Read the full story on this program and its human impact at https://lnkd.in/gjsbSJ8d #DisabilityInclusion

"I always get very nervous disclosing a disability to a new employer. It’s a double-edged sword: if you disclose, and it can feel like people think you’re weird or you get a label attached to you. If you don’t disclose, it can feel like people think you’re weird anyway." - Victoria O'Rear We love this story from our corporate partners at Northrop Grumman, highlighting the journey of Victoria O'Rear, a talented #ActuallyAutistic professional who found her place to thrive at Northrop Grumman. From leading the expansion of a #Neurodiversity internship program and being accepted into Disability:IN's Early Career Accelerator Program, her story emphasizes the power of #DisabilityInclusion and the inherent value of embracing diverse perspectives. Kudos to Northrop Grumman for staying committed to and embracing #Neuroinclusion to help foster a workplace that supports all employees with disabilities! To read the full blog, please visit https://lnkd.in/dkhtZQZz

Disability:IN is proud that Jeff Wissel was able to participate and contribute to such a meaningful conversation at Deloitte's 2024 Chief DEI Officer Forum to share his lived experience as a blind professional in the workplace. His time on the panel highlights the importance of storytelling and active allyship to foster workplaces that embrace an uncovering culture. Thank you to Deloitte for hosting us and to fellow panelists Guylaine Saint Juste (of NABA INC.), Damian Rivera (of ALPFA), and Anna Mok (of Ascend) for providing their perspectives during the conversation! You can check out a few scenes from day three by checking out Joanne Stephane's post below!

We loved this 'In Pursuit of Good Leadership' podcast episode with Adirupa Sengupta featuring our very own Becky Kekula, Senior Director of the Disability Equality Index®, exploring change. With a focus on Becky's life as a professional with a #Disability and a changemaker for #DisabilityInclusion, she shares her honest and raw experiences that have helped guide and shape her life and career. You can check out her episode and catch up on the series by using the link below!