'The Disability Equality Index top scoring companies represent those businesses that have invested in accessibility and inclusion across their enterprise,' said
The DEI is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the AAPD. Business leaders and disability advocates consider the DEI to be the most comprehensive tool used to measure the strength of disability inclusion efforts at different corporations. The 2020 DEI examined the practices and procedures companies are implementing in the following categories to select the top scorers: culture and leadership; enterprise-wide access; employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education, retention and advancement, accommodations); and community engagement.
'We take tremendous pride in being an airline that cares for and welcomes people from all backgrounds,' said
More than 1 billion people worldwide are a part of the disabled community. Creating an inclusive environment helps generate more interest from members of the community to apply for positions and add diversity to different companies.
'The best way to attract, retain and grow talent with disabilities is to create an accessible, inclusive workplace,' said
Learn more about the DEI at disabilityin.org
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About the Disability Equality Index
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices. It was developed by two national leaders,
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AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 50+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
About Disability:IN
Disability:IN, formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network, is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Partnering with more than 220 corporations, Disability:IN expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. The organization and 30 affiliates raise a collective voice of positive change for people with disabilities in business. Through its programs and services, Disability:IN empowers businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality, with the goal of advancing inclusion to the point when the organization is no longer necessary. Learn more at: www.disabilityin.org.
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