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accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion
December 3, 2024
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Why Cutting DEI Programs Could Be a Win for Disability Inclusion

Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) programs are facing challenges as many large companies have decided to cut back or remove them completely. These changes may seem like a negative in the fight against discrimination. But could it actually lead to a positive outcome for a large portion of our marginalized population? Understanding DE&I Rollbacks […]

Blind man sits with coworker while he reads from braille book

accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
January 11, 2024
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DEI: What’s Next for Inclusion in 2024?

As powerful business leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban argue whether Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is inherently racist in some way, the bottom line is that DEI roles have been disappearing. This is a big worry for workers with disabilities, because it might mean fewer chances for them to get good jobs. Back […]

Woman in wheelchair trying to ride up ramp outside of building. | TFM and the ADA

accommodation, Building Maintenance, disability advocacy, TFM
November 6, 2023
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ADA Compliance in Facilities Management: Common Questions

Facilities Managers often have questions related to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. Compliance to the ADA is rooted in the consideration and accommodation for people with disabilities. When buildings are poorly designed or outdated, they can be difficult or even impossible for people with disabilities to use. In those cases, the human right for […]

image of dozens of hands reaching into a blue sky | disability inclusion and advocacy in the AbilityOne program

AbilityOne, accommodation, disability advocacy
October 25, 2023
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Jobs for People with Disabilities: How the AbilityOne Program is Changing Lives

What is the AbilityOne Program? The AbilityOne Program is a federal program that creates employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The program was established in 1938. It is one of the largest sources of employment for people with disabilities in the United States. The AbilityOne Program works by awarding contracts […]

Two men sit at desk, one in wheelchair. | October is Disability Employment Awareness Month

accommodation, disability advocacy, Training, workplace
October 19, 2023
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DEI Cuts Underscore Need for Workplace Advocates

Despite recent positive Disability Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies across big business, accommodating workplaces are trending downward. NBC News reported a concerning trend for this year: DEI role cutbacks will continue in 2023. A wave of change that seemed to point to a new standard of inclusion in 2020 has taken a significant tumble. The […]

Picture of Bona Fide project manager and disability advocate Tina Tyko

accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, Mental Health, workplace
October 3, 2023
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Disability Employment Awareness Month: Supporting People with Disabilities

Every October, we observe Disability Employment Awareness Month, taking time to acknowledge the contributions made by individuals with disabilities to our workplaces. These contributions tell a bigger story about inclusion and the societal change that’s still needed Disability is not an obstacle to success – it is a natural part of the human experience. By […]