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Forbes: JanSport Launches Highly Adaptive Bag And Backpack Range For Mobility Impaired

2023-03-27T06:19:10-04:00January 20th, 2023|DisabilityIN, In the News|

One of America’s leading bag and backpack brands JanSport dipped its toe into the adaptive fashion market this week when it launched its collection of highly accessible crossbody bags and backpacks. The adaptive clothing market, which is estimated to be worth some $490 billion by 2026 involves clothing and apparel that is designed to meet

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Engadget: The Tech Industry Still Has a Long Way to go When it Comes to Accessibility

2023-03-27T06:19:10-04:00January 17th, 2023|DisabilityIN, In the News|

Progress continued to be made in 2022, paving the way for a more inclusive industry. As many in the accessibility community will tell you, inclusive design isn’t an endeavor that’s “one and done.” It’s a continuous, ongoing effort to ensure that as new products and services are made, people with different needs or disabilities aren’t

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Forbes: Disabled People Are A Vital Part Of Your Workforce: Advice To Help You Manage

2023-03-27T06:19:10-04:00January 17th, 2023|DisabilityIN, In the News|

Are you missing the opportunity to attract or retain a highly motivated and qualified segment of the working population? Research shows that disabled people have higher levels of motivation, innovation, loyalty, problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify creative solutions. And it’s time to retire the outdated perception of disabled employees as needing wheelchairs or

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Fortune: Long COVID has forced millions out of work and wiped out $170 billion in wages annually. Here’s how employers can avoid losing talent this winter

2023-03-13T23:04:26-04:00December 6th, 2022|COVID-19, DisabilityIN, In the News|

Winter is quickly approaching, marking yet another turn around the sun for the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is a silver lining when it comes to inoculation progress. More than 80% of the U.S. population has received at least one vaccine dose, and 10% have received a bivalent booster. But long COVID—a mysterious chronic condition affecting

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Cheddar: 2022 Disability Equality Index

2022-12-06T15:17:59-05:00October 12th, 2022|Digital Accessibility, DisabilityIN, In the News, Responsible Business & Policy|

Text Transcript This segment is brought to you by JPMorgan Chase advancing and empowering people with disabilities to drive inclusion forward. Now a new report is helping companies be more inclusive with those with disabilities. As the 2022 Disability Equality Index Report is out now and it captures data on how companies are collectively progressing

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