Disability. The Forgotten Aspect of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)

Stats:

• 90% of companies prioritize diversity
• 4% of companies consider disability as part of D&I programs
• 15% of the global population (1 billion) live with a disability

Why include disability in D&I?

The group can ease talent shortages and add to organizational diversity, driving better decision-making and innovation. As a customer base, the disabled consumer group has $8 billion+ in disposable income.

Steps to improve disability inclusion 

• Remove barriers that discourage people with disabilities from applying such as application format, online accessibility, and job description language.
• Create accessible workplaces so employees feel included in and comfortable with their physical working space.
• Embrace disabled customers with media and communication materials.

Harvard Business Review | Do Your D&I Efforts Include People with Disabilities?