National Disability Employment Awareness Month – October Pfizer’s SourceAbled program is an Enterprise program designed to deliver sustainable solutions for attracting, hiring, and retaining qualified talent who are autistic, neurodivergent, and/or have disabilities. At Pfizer, we believe in equity. We believe everyone should feel seen, heard and cared for. We are committed to creating inclusive
Vistra Employee Resource Group Building Path to Freedom for People with Disabilities Have you ever changed a life in a single morning? That’s the mission behind Vistra’s partnership with The Texas Ramp Project, a nonprofit building ramps for lower-income adults who use wheelchairs or assistive devices. The partnership began in 2022 when leaders of the
New vocational job placement program highlights MGM Resorts’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion As children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder transition into adulthood, national data shows they will experience substantial challenges accessing competitive employment opportunities, often resulting in unemploymenst or underemployment. With a focus on addressing this societal concern, promoting a culture of inclusion
Disability Inclusion is Pivotal to Northrop Grumman Remaining an Employer of Choice At Northrop Grumman, we believe that creating a team and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability. Our goal is to continually support and nurture the Northrop Grumman employees whose abilities, backgrounds,
Building an Inclusive Workplace at Walgreens: A Look at the Company’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion On average, one in four people in the U.S. will have a disability at any given point in their lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with disabilities are three times more likely to be unemployed. This
Fidelity Investments is fast-tracking disability inclusion “Without accessible products and services, millions of customers with disabilities cannot manage their finances independently. I have been overwhelmed by the visibility and level of engagement our leaders and senior executives devote to accessibility. Knowing that we can turn to them to message accessibility as a priority, and to
Adapt Business Resource Group and Disability:IN – Creating Pathways to Acceptance Miranda McCarthy and Laura Nietupski appear to be healthy, happy, successful MassMutual employees. Miranda is a Change Readiness Consultant and Laura is an Insurance Operations Senior Director. Each has been with the company for over 10 years. Both have potentially debilitating disabilities. Miranda has
A Sense of Belonging A veteran with an unseen disability, Cathy Reinoso helps others feel included through McKesson’s ERGs. Cathy Reinoso knows the exact moment her journey with anxiety began: Sept. 11, 2001, when the first planes struck New York City’s Twin Towers. From the fourth floor of her middle school in Queens, she had
Deloitte’s focus on accessibility underscores the organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion for people with disabilities Deloitte has a longstanding reputation as a leader in advocating for the people with disabilities (PwD) community, which is evident at all levels of their organization – from local employee engagement to national executive-level sponsorship. Through many initiatives and
Dow’s Disability Employee Network (DEN) Drives Awareness and Fosters Community During the month of October 2022, Dow’s Disability Employee Network (DEN), held a month-long celebration in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The celebration, themed “Let’s Talk About It” aimed to spark a courageous conversation around disability inclusion and foster both awareness and belonging