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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day that highlights the importance of supporting the over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities. Beyond my personal commitment to accessibility, I’ve learned so much serving as the Co-Chair of the Disability:IN CMO & CCO coalition, and I’m so excited that this group of leaders is growing to include 17 member companies (welcome!). These companies have come together to launch a new resource library to help everyone working in marketing and communications advance disability inclusion.    #GAAD serves as a reminder that we have the power to break down barriers and create a more inclusive world. We can help by creating more accessible content for all. Learn more about the coalition and see the resources we've compiled here: https://lnkd.in/dS7my5FG [Image description: The Disability:IN logo is written in blue and green beside the words CMO & CCO Coalition.]

Today is Human Rights Day, with the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” highlighting the universal need for human rights. For persons living with disabilities, the workplace can be a battleground of stereotypes like, from being seen as helpless to being given a pity party. These barriers not only restrict opportunities but also deny them the dignity and respect they deserve. Disability doesn’t mean inability. We need to challenge these perceptions by creating inclusive workplaces that recognize abilities, not just disabilities. How are you promoting respect and inclusion in your professional space? #HumanRightsDay #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityForAll

Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (#GAAD). It’s important to remember that knowing about accessibility issues is just the first step. We need to actually DO something to make our workplaces, platforms, content, services better for everyone, no matter their abilities. Let’s make sure we’re not just talking about change, but making it happen. I love this #CMO and #CCO coalition that Jill Kramer posts about below. 👇 It’s a wonderful example of ACTION. Let’s create a world where everyone is represented and included. #GAAD #Inclusion #Accessibility 💜 Disability:IN Jill Houghton

In today's business landscape, fostering an inclusive environment for people with disabilities isn't just the right thing to do, it's a strategic advantage. Including people with disabilities doesn't end with meeting the accessibility needs of those disabilities, it comes down to treating them similar to how you treat your non-disabled employees. This is known as #normalisation. Want to know more about disability and the process of inclusion? Take our online self paced Disability Awareness Program! https://lnkd.in/gjYgRUJs For any other info write to us at inclusion.corporate@saarathee.com #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #TransformingInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #Awareness Richa Bansal Arjun Vishwanathan Sandeep Bidani Ph.D Yamini P Kapoor Shruti Pushkarna

🌟As we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re showcasing tips and insight from members of the #IAmRemarkable facilitator community. Today we’re platforming Erin Vlack who speaks here about how the #IAmRemarkable workshop can be used to create the psychologically safe work spaces where people comfortable to self disclose about disability. #idpwd #disabilityawareness #inclusion #purplelightup VIDEO DESCRIPTION: A woman with a dark hair and a silver nose ring sits at a slight side angle to the camera, occasionally looking directly to camera. She is wearing a black top, and gesticulates in a relaxed way with her right hand as she speaks.

Today is International Day Of Persons With Disabilities (IDPD). This year, as it happens, we will celebrate this holiday in a special and very important way for us: On Dec. 5 at 3 p.m., the D&I CHANGEMAKERS CONFERENCE 2024 will host a session titled "Disability: best practices, solutions, experts insights." Prime experts from all corners of the world will come together to discuss the key themes of disability in organizations - a topic on which there is still so much to be said and worked out. *The partner of the block "Disability: best practices, solutions, experts' insights" is Google. You can't miss it! 🟡 Don’t forget to register for this block and mark your calendar! View the full agenda: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8zQkMDu Register for the conference: 👉 https://lnkd.in/deYMbXXv #EmpoweredDEI #DIChangemakers2024 #DiversityHub #DEIStrategy #InclusionMatters #ESG #ERGAwards2024 #google

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognise and reflect on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Many of these challenges are hidden, from physical accessibility issues to biases that affect career advancement or even basic access to systems or spaces. Despite progress, there are still numerous barriers that need to be addressed and progress isn’t coming fast enough. Creating an inclusive and accessible work environment is essential for supporting colleagues with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities for all where disability and inclusion specialists or teams act as SME and not lead the topic in separation. Covering the basics would be to start mixing sympathy with empathy as there’s too much of the former and not enough of the latter. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Inclusion #Accessibility #WorkplaceEquality

🌍 International Day of People with Disability 🌍 Today, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities. It’s a reminder of the importance of building inclusive communities where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 💙 So, how can we promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance? ✨ Start Conversations: Talk openly about disability to break down stigma. ✨ Educate Yourself: Learn about the challenges and strengths of people with disabilities. ✨ Support Inclusion: Advocate for accessible spaces and equal opportunities. ✨ Celebrate Abilities: Focus on what people can do, not what they can’t. Together, let’s work towards a more inclusive and supportive community for all. 🌱 #IDPwD #InclusionMatters #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability #DisabilityAwareness #EmotionalBalance

Hiring people with disabilities isn't just about optics, it's about recognizing the value and contributions that every individual brings to the table. As Empish JeAnne Thomas says, "We can contribute just like an able-bodied person can." This speaks volumes in ways many don't fully realize. As we close up National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we celebrate the impact of inclusive hiring practices on individuals with disabilities and organizations that benefit from diverse perspectives and talent. Let's continue driving change and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Check out this powerful snippet from Empish Thomas and learn more about the incredible AudioEye A11iance Community at https://lnkd.in/ew7z2tUP. Video Description: Text bubble with an audiogram of Empish Thomas speaking. Transcript: It shows, you know, outwardly facing the optics look good when you hire people with disabilities because our population is growing and we can contribute just like an abled-bodied person. That speaks volumes to people in ways you just don't even know or understand.  #NDEAM #Inclusion #DisabilityEmployment #Accessibility #DiversityAndInclusion #HR #DEIA

#accessibility check-ins are a great idea for practicing what most organizations preach. I hope this practice catches hold! I know I plan to add this to my sessions ☺️.