Workplaces and products that are accessible to people with disabilities are good business.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has talked about how his late son’s cerebral palsy shaped his commitment to a workplace and products that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Designed in collaboration with Disability:IN, JanSport’s Adaptive Collection is a winner of the 2023 Innovation by Design Awards.

Backpack maker JanSport is demonstrating how heritage brands can successfully bring accessible design mainstream. In January, following a three-year collaboration with Disability:IN, a

One in four U.S. adults has a disability which impacts major life activities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including difficulty in hearing and seeing, in mobility like climbing stairs, in cognition like concentrating and in living

By: Leslie Wilson
Did you know that nearly 1.3 billion people globally live with some sort of disability? The disability community includes people who are affected physically, mentally, intellectually, developmentally or cognitively, or by a combination of factors.
One in four U.S.

In today’s challenging homecare world, it’s easy for business owners and corporate leaders to put diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the bottom of a very long to-do list. After all, it’s just something that’s nice to have, rather

Many employees don’t disclose their disability, and employers need to move past ‘transactional accommodations,’ says expert

On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33

Though success levels and prioritization may vary, nobody would ever argue that executing an effective corporate disability inclusion strategy isn’t a desirable outcome for most serious-minded medium to large-scale enterprises. Unfortunately, attaining this goal is often easier said than done

Disability:IN’s annual index found that just 4.5% of workers self-identify as disabled.
While disabled US workers have historically had some of the highest unemployment rates, the data shows that the last three years have seen tremendous progress in reducing the community’s

Employee self-identification and board representation rates remain low, according to a new disability equality index.
Companies are making strides in implementing more disability inclusion practices throughout their corporate culture, but several key areas need sustained attention in coming years, according to

By Ted Kennedy Jr.
Reports show inclusion of disabled individuals lagging behind gender and ethnicity as a priority in the boardroom.
As a child, I lost my leg to pediatric bone cancer. Now I am a healthcare rights attorney and member of

Law360 (July 11, 2023, 1:55 PM EDT) — People tend to underestimate the number of disabled lawyers in the workplace, but because many attorneys feel they need to project strength and not weakness, most of them hide their disability, according

Law360 (July 11, 2023, 4:36 PM EDT) — The group behind the Disability Equality Index, which businesses and law firms use to measure their workplace inclusion efforts, announced Tuesday that seven law firms had been recognized for their progress in

The Kering-owned brand is rolling out a partnership with virtual accessibility assistance app Aira. It’s a step forward that shows just how much fashion has historically overlooked accessibility.
Gucci is taking steps to improve in-store accessibility for disabled consumers through a

Workforce disability inclusion at some of America’s largest companies is in a healthier shape than ever before, according to Disability:IN’s latest Disability Equality Index which was announced on Monday.
There remains, however, one crucial area where progress appears slow and disability

The company’s Accessibility Center of Excellence wants to change the way we think about cars.
The cruise control function has been around since the late 1950s, allowing drivers to keep a constant speed. Today, this often-standard feature is not just for

Minority-owned business certification dates back to the 1970s but only gradually began being considered potentially applicable to entrepreneurs with disabilities some 15 years ago — decades after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.
This explains why, in

Leaders have an opportunity to do more to be inclusive of people with disabilities–their employees, customers, and the public.
By Jill Houghton
Convincing leaders usually starts with the business case. The good news is there’s a strong one. When Disability:IN, a global

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

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

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.