Disability inclusion at work is about more than hiring people with disabilities. An inclusive workplace values all employees for their strengths. It offers employees with disabilities — whether visible or invisible — an equal opportunity to succeed, to learn, to be compensated fairly, and to advance. True inclusion is about embracing difference.

The NOD Employment Tracker benchmarks organizations of any size in six disability and veterans’ inclusion focus areas, including strategy, talent outcome metrics, climate and culture, talent sourcing, people practices and workplace tools and accessibility.

Jan 1, 1992 · If you have a disability and are qualified to do a job, the ADA protects you from job discrimination on the basis of your disability. Under the ADA, you have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.

Apr 4, 2023 · Research shows that employers lack awareness about the needs of people with invisible disabilities and are often ill prepared to provide the necessary support and accommodations. But new managers...

Jan 15, 1997 · A qualified employee or applicant with a disability is an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.

This bipartisan legislation would provide states and employers with the resources to transition workers with disabilities into fully integrated and competitive jobs, which includes earning at least the minimum wage alongside individuals without disabilities, while phasing out …

Workplace Accommodation and Accessibility Policy: A Disability Inclusion Toolkit Explore valuable policy assessment information, actionable steps, sample policies, and resources on accommodations and accessibility in this toolkit developed by EARN and …

Jan 30, 2024 · The advantages that people with disabilities bring to their employers are many and varied – from higher revenue and enhanced productivity, to a more positive and supportive environment.

May 16, 2024 · Ability Central guides you through the protected rights of people with disabilities at work: reasonable accommodations, safe work environments, and the right to start, keep, and grow your career.

Based on how my career has progressed, there are clear business benefits of disability inclusion. Research from Accenture shows companies that embrace best practices for employing and supporting persons with disabilities in their workforces have outperformed their peers.