What’s New: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

“While diversity is cited as a top value by almost every organization, people with disabilities are often overlooked or under-supported. Having good disability inclusion policies isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good for everyone, at every level, of your company.” This visionary statement is featured in the introduction in the article titled Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: The what, why and how by Allaya Cooks-Campbell featured on Better-up. The key sections featured in this comprehensive article include:

• What is disability inclusion?

• What does disability inclusion in the workplace really mean?

• Why is disability inclusion a crucial part of today’s businesses?

• What are the benefits of having good disability inclusion policies?

• Diversity inclusion and disability inclusion

• Six initiatives to be more inclusive

• Embrace diversity — don’t just tolerate it

Cooks-Campbell concludes the article with the insightful advice that when it comes to workplaces “people want to be welcomed, not just tolerated”.

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