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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 […]

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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 […]

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disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
December 30, 2023
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Did DEI DIE in 2023?

As we warned a few months back, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) job roles have steadily disappeared in 2023. Despite corporate promises to increase DEI support back in 2020, many companies have shrunk their DEI programs this year. According to CNBC last Friday, tech companies in particular have made major reductions. USA Today reported Wednesday […]

Small Offices Create Big Inclusion Problem in HHS Proposed Rule Change

Henry Ford once said, “There are no big problems, just a lot of little problems.” Certainly, when we dissect a large challenge into smaller parts, we can often find a way to overcome it. But sometimes, the small parts are themselves the bigger problem. This is illustrated by a recent letter from the National Council […]

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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 […]

accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
September 12, 2023
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How to Deal with Disability Discrimination at Work

Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing at a machine, or maneuvering around the halls of power in Washington, you deserve to be treated fairly and equitably. But unfortunately, not all workplaces are as inclusive as they should be. If you’re dealing with disability discrimination, this blog post is intended to provide practical guidance for […]