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Inclusive Innovation: The Intersection of Technology and Accessibility

Fighting for a world where individuals living with different disabilities can live fully and freely. Right now, unique challenges present some limitations, like an inability to physically access certain places in public and participate in parts of the digital world.   But progress is being made with the help of technology. New tools continue to…

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Three Tips for Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Work Environments

Employees who feel valued are the backbone of every high-performing organization. This sentiment is echoed by data collected by the McKinsey group, which shows that workplaces that champion executive diversity and inclusion are 25% more likely to report above-average profits compared to their less inclusive peers.   Similarly, many modern employees want to work for…

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Creating an Inclusive Environment: Supporting Employees with Disabilities

Creating an inclusive work environment is crucial for your business’s long-term growth. An intentional approach to inclusivity can reduce turnover, boost morale, and help your company avoid expensive lawsuits.   Intentionally promoting inclusivity can help you tap into a larger talent pool, too. One in six people has a disability, meaning millions of applicants are…

Nurturing Career Growth After Unexpected Disabilities

Nurturing Career Growth After Unexpected Disabilities

Disability is hardly ever predictable. Accidents happen, and conditions can arise or worsen at any time. The professional world doesn’t stop spinning, waiting for people with disabilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. However, it’s certainly possible for employers to support potential and current employees when navigating disabilities.   Employers can close the disability inclusion…

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Championing Self-Belief: Strategies for Empowering Teens with Disabilities

7.3 million students were living with disabilities in the U.S. public school system in the 2021-22 school year, making up 15% of national public school enrollment, according to data from the Pew Research Center.   This number includes pre-k students through 12th graders. However, teenagers living with a disability, in particular, face unique challenges that…

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Empowerment through Accessibility: Making Outdoor Activities Safe and Enjoyable for All

How does spending time in nature make you feel? Relaxed? Refreshed? Perhaps even a little giddy at the prospect of an afternoon spent swimming in a pool or playing at a local park?   The stress-busting benefits of outdoor activities have recently been confirmed by research published in JAMA. Researchers found that spending time in…

Professional with a disability working from home

Inclusive Innovation: The Intersection of Technology and Accessibility

Fighting for a world where individuals living with different disabilities can live fully and freely. Right now, unique challenges present some limitations, like an inability to physically access certain places in public and participate in parts of the digital world.   But progress is being made with the help of technology. New tools continue to…