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The 2024 Disability Equality Index® Report is here! For the first time, scored benchmarks were available in eight countries. Based on this year’s findings, we have identified five measurable actions that companies and individuals can take to continue to work toward sustainable and inclusive performance. Discover the five actions and read the report now at https://lnkd.in/gKHQYuE9 #AreYouIN? [ID: Dark blue gradient background behind large text reading: 2024 Disability Equality Index Report. The AAPD and Disability:IN logos are below.]

Wrapping up our time in Dublin for the EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business event, we were thrilled to host a "Recruiting & Retention Summit" for our sponsors to learn from - and share with - recruiters, talent acquisition professionals seeking to recruit and retain talent with disabilities in the EMEA region. The summit convened over 20+ talent, DEI, and ERG leaders and provided an opportunity to grow together. Thank you to Google for hosting our summit and taking us on a tour of the Accessibility Discovery Center! We also want to thank the many speakers and attendees who contributed to these essential conversations on advancing disability inclusion in the workplace. [ID1: Disability:IN staff, board members, and corporate partner representatives pose for a photo, with some holding their hands up in expression. Behind them are chairs, plants, and a digital screen with company sponsor logos including: Google, Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, Salesforce, and State Street. They are all wearing business or business casual attire.] [ID2: 11 Disability:IN staff members posing on stage in front of chairs, plants and a digital screen with company sponsor logos including: Google, Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, Salesforce, and State Street. They are all wearing business or business casual attire.]

Do you know a professional who is #OpenToWork? Top companies in the Europe, Middle East, or Africa region (#EMEA) are actively hiring #DisabilityTalent for open roles, internships, and apprenticeships! If you are or know a professional with a #Disability seeking meaningful employment in the EMEA region, please submit your CV to RecruitDisabilityTalent@DisabilityIN.Org. For more information, check out this video featuring Jo-Ann Pöhl from Kearney. [VD: Jo-Ann Pöhl sits in an office with a blurred background. Jo-Ann has straight black hair, wearing a red silk shirt. As she speaks, captions populate the bottom of the screen.] Transcript: Warm greetings. I'm Jo-Ann Pöhl, an associate director at Kearney based in the South African office. Our team is thrilled to partner with Disability:IN as we actively seek out talent living with disabilities across the region. That's Europe, the Middle East and Africa. So if you are a person living with a disability in Europe, the Middle East or Africa and seeking employment, an internship or an apprenticeship, please send your CV to a Disability:IN Talent partners at: RecruitDisabilityTalent@DisabilityIN.Org. That address again RecruitDisabilityTalent@DisabilityIN.Org. Your CV will be thoughtfully shared with some of the top companies in this area. Committed to finding talented individuals living with disabilities, a space that allows them to be their best. Don't forget to follow Disability:IN and Kearney on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook for more updates. Looking forward to seeing your CVs.

Sharing a few behind-the-scenes moments from Dublin during the EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business event. As we wrap up in Dublin, Disability:IN would like to thank our incredible team for their dedication and hard work in making this event so impactful. If you were also in attendance, we encourage you to share your photos with us in the comments below! To our staff: Your passion and commitment to advancing #DisabilityInclusion continue to pave the way for meaningful change in workplaces worldwide. #ThisIsDisabilityIN [ID1: Reid and Amy are in a back room preparing for a panel engagement. They sit in comfy leather chairs in front of a desk and a pair of wall mirrors. Above the mirrors is a red neon sign that reads, hello gorgeous in front of wood panel decor. Reid is reviewing her laptop while taking notes on a notepad. Amy sits to her right, reading notes. They each are wearing business casual attire.] [ID2: Ching-Shiuan Jiang is in a conferencing room wearing business attire holding a folder and documents in front of a cabinet that has a TV and trifolds with names on them. The TV is on displaying a dark blue background with text Disability:IN Welcome to the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Event. Dublin, Ireland. On the bottom are social media icons depicting the social platforms Disability:IN is on including: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the website.] [ID3: A mostly empty auditorium with seats facing a stage setup for a presentation. On stage is a person sitting in a chair testing the audio and tech. Behind him is a large screen displaying the individual seated on stage. A few Disability:IN staff and corporate partner representatives are also present at the bottom row.]

We're sharing key moments from early this morning in Dublin, Ireland after unveiling and examining the latest research paper from the Thomson Reuters Foundation, White & Case LLP, and Disability:IN! Following the opening keynotes from David Sneddon (of Google) and Ted Kennedy Jr. (of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.), speakers including Patrick de Cambourg (of EFRAG), Giulia Faedo (of EFRAG), and Dr. Julia Sitter (of White & Case LLP) joined us for a panel moderated by our own Reid Jewett Smith, Ph.D., to take a deep dive into the newfound research. For additional insights into the paper, please visit https://lnkd.in/g64svxyp [ID1: (From left to right:) Leslie Wilson, Jill Houghton, Ted Kennedy Jr., and David Sneddon sitting in lounge chairs on stage with potted plants to the right and a large digital screen behind them. Ted Kennedy Jr. speaks while gesturing with his hands. As Ted Speaks, the sign language interpreters are on either side of Ted, with ISL on the left and BSL on the right. CART at the top of the screen reads, "I am the immediate past chair of an organization called the American Association of Persons with Disabilities. A axe P decks. I'm still on their board. A..."] [ID2: (From left to right:) Leslie Wilson, Jill Houghton, Ted Kennedy Jr., and David Sneddon sitting in lounge chairs on stage with a large digital screen behind them. Jill speaks while gesturing with her hands. As she speaks, the sign language interpreters are on either side of Jill, with ISL on the left and BSL on the right. CART at the top of the screen reads, "...the place where business comes together. Like Leslie said..."] [ID3: (From left to right:) Frank Justus, Dr. Julia Sitter, Ted Kenedy Jr., Reid Jewett Smith, Giulia Faedo, Leslie Wilson, and Jacob Wilson pose for a photo in a hallway, in front of a digital screen with Disability:IN's logo and a text-based agenda.] [ID4: (From left to right:) Jacob Wilson, Dr. Julia Sitter, Reid Jewett Smith, Giulia Faedo, and Jill Houghton pose for a photo in a hallway, in front of a digital screen with Disability:IN's logo and a text-based agenda.]

In partnership with the Thomson Reuters Foundation and White & Case LLP, Disability:IN proudly presents a new report, "Disability Inclusion in the EU: A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation". This comprehensive analysis explores emerging legislation that will shape the future of #DisabilityInclusion in business worldwide. Learn what this could mean for your work at https://shorturl.at/6ea7s [ID: Blue hue image of diverse colleagues sitting around a table behind a vertical blue banner with text, Disability Inclusion in the EU A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation, surrounded by a circle of yellow stars representing the European Union flag. In the top left is a yellow tab with text, New Research. At the bottom is a white banner with the logos for Thomas Reuters Foundation, Disability:IN, and White & Case.]

Disability:IN is thrilled to be in Dublin for our EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion event! With corporate leaders from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (#EMEA) region, we are proud to have an opportunity to connect in person to explore strategies that advance #DisabilityInclusion throughout EMEA!   A big thank you to Google for hosting such a transformative event, as we continue to push for #Inclusion globally. We also want to thank Microsoft, Deque Systems, Inc, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Kearney, Bloomberg, Salesforce, and State Street for sponsoring. [ID1: Disability:IN staff and corporate partner representatives posing for a photo at the top of a staircase in an auditorium wearing business and business casual clothes. Behind them, the digital screen on stage is glowing blue with ambient lighting on the auditorium edges.] [ID2: The auditorium stage with a large digital display that includes a blue background and decorative shapes behind social media icons and text, Disability:IN Welcome to the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Event. Dublin, Ireland. Facebook: /DisabilityIN Instagram: @DisabilityIN X: @DisabilityIN LinkedIn: @Disability:IN Web: DisabilityIN.Org. Tuesday, September 17, 2024.] [ID3: Taylor Hahn and Leslie Wilson pose for a photo in front of digital frames with company logos (including:) Disability:IN, Google, and Uber. They are both wearing business casual attire.] [ID4: Leslie Wilson, Jill Houghton, and David Sneddon having a conversation on stage sitting in yellow and black lounge chairs. Behind them is a digital screen that includes two interpreters (ASL and BSL), accompanied with CART that reads, "... you've done to make this a successful event. I also want to thank Microsoft, DQ, Gartner, MCKesson and Uber, Bloomberg, Mc... and text, Thank you Google and additional sponsors! Hosted & Sponsored by: Google. Also Sponsored by: Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, Salesforce, and StateStreet.]

Kicking off the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (#EMEA) Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business event in Dublin, Ireland, we are thrilled to convene with business and thought leaders who are helping to advance #DisabilityInclusion worldwide. Disability:IN is proud to help drive these vital conversations and we look forward to learning from experts in the EMEA region! If you are attending in person, let us know in the comments and share your key takeaways from the event thus far. [ID: Dublin skyline with a blue hue behind text, EMEA Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Dublin, Ireland. Under is the text Hosted and sponsored by: Google. To the left is a white flowy banner with text, Sponsored by:, above company logos including Microsoft, Deque Systems, Gartner, McKesson, Salesforce, Uber, Bloomberg, Kearney, and State Street.]

We’re joining Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), an affiliate of NMSDC throughout #HispanicHeritageMonth to celebrate and honor the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latiné individuals in our communities, workplaces, and supply chains! As part of our celebrations, we encourage organizations to meaningfully engage with Hispanic- and Latiné-owned #DOBEs, business leaders, and communities, while seeking resources that foster inclusive policies and practices. As we celebrate these diverse communities, we challenge you to find creative ways to engage #Disability and Hispanic- or Latinx-owned business enterprises in your procurement decisions. #DisabilityRepresentation #SupplierDiversity [ID: White backdrop with decorative illustrations of a teal, pink, and blue floral detail above and below. In the center, the WRMSDC logo is displayed with text, "NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" in bold green and blue letters, above the Disability:IN logo.]

There's still time to register for Disability:IN's "Disability Inclusion in the EU" webinar! Join us as we celebrate the start of Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM) by exploring emerging #Disability inclusive legislation in the European Union. Featuring a discussion of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Accessibility Act (EAA), and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the moderated panel will provide a framework for enhancing #DisabilityInclusion in business. Speakers include: + Frank Justus (of Bayer)  + Giulia Faedo (of European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG))  + Jill Houghton + Dr. Julia Sitter (of White & Case LLP)  + Ted Kennedy, Jr. (of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.) Register for the webinar today at https://lnkd.in/gt4WCyef    [ID: Blue gradient backdrop with an illustration of the EU and decorative shapes behind text, Disability:IN Disability Inclusion in the EU. Online Webinar. October 1, 2024. 11 am-Noon EST. Below the text is a diagonal white banner with a circular frame with yellow stars including an image of a woman in a wheelchair on a phone while using a laptop in a conferencing space. The text to the right reads, Guide to Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation.]