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The Growing Bedbound Talent Pool: The Impact of the Surge of Spinal Leaks Among Women in the US

Emphasizing inclusion for mostly and fully bedbound disabled talent in a company’s employer brand can create a mutually beneficial situation. In a review of an often-overlooked talent group, this article will address the intersectional group of the millions of positionally disabled working-age women with spinal leaks in the US.

DisabilitiesEmploy DiversityMarch 7, 2024Diversity & Inclusion, Disability in the workplace, Disability awareness, Disabilities Inclusion, Women with Disabilities, diversity and inclusion, BelongingComment

Taking Steps to Promote Access and Equity for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023

Each October, the US Department of Labor (DOL) recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For 2023, the DOL will be focusing on the theme of “advancing access and equity” for disabled professionals during this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign.

While the celebrations in October are meant to raise awareness, employers should apply this awareness year-round with strategies for promoting access and equity within organizations to include professionals with disabilities in the workforce.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityOctober 16, 2023diversity management, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability in the workplace, Disability awarenessComment

Remote Work Unlocks the Talents of Disabled Individuals

Companies can help their bottom lines immensely by creating the infrastructure and policies that enable the Disabled to Shine

DisabilitiesEmploy DiversityOctober 22, 2021remote work, Disabilities Inclusion, Disability awareness, Disability in the workplaceComment

Enabling Technologies for the Disabled

With a mix of fast-evolving policy and technology, the disabled may find the playing field leveled with those of us who take the full-functionality of our bodies for granted.

DisabilitiesEmploy DiversityOctober 25, 2019Disability awareness, Disability in the workplace, Tech for the disabled, Disabilities InclusionComment

What the Disabled Can Do When They Feel Marginalized in the Workplace

As a disabled person, you are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s important to know that this protection extends through every aspect of employment.

DisabilitiesEmploy DiversityApril 29, 2019Disability awareness, Disabilities Inclusion, Disability in the workplace, Workplace Discrimination, Anti-Discrimination Support, Marginalized, Marginalized in the workplace

Disabilities Inclusion in Workplaces

To most employers, differences in employee nationality, race, and gender are the most familiar indicators of diversity. However, diversity is much broader and also includes people with disabilities.

Diversity Management, TechnologyEmploy DiversityDecember 5, 2018diversity management, Inclusive Workplaces, Disability in the workplace, Disabilities Inclusion, Workplace culture, Disability awareness, Assistive, Assistive Technology