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What make conferences accessible for you?
I've recently come back from the Global Disability Summit. Which brought together 4000 people from across the world to discuss everything disability. They did a lot of things at the summit to try and make it more accessible, including easy audio, a quiet room and additional accessible toilets, but I often found the ambient…
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Beyond the White Coat: When Doctors Bring Lived Disability Experience to Medicine
Beyond the White Coat: When Doctors Bring Lived Disability Experience to Medicine The image of a doctor often conjures a specific picture: someone in a crisp white coat, moving with assuredness and authority. But what happens when that image expands to include individuals who bring the invaluable perspective of lived…
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Access to work UK scheme
The UK government having announced they want to see more disabled people in employment are doing everything to disabled this firstly, with the cuts to PIP now they want to look at Access to work and are behind on payments. It is outrageous and just makes it harder for them to achieve the goal of more disabled people in…
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Updated data from the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS)
According to 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data now reported in DHDS, more than a quarter of adults in the United States (28.7%) report having a functional disability. That means an estimated 70 million Americans navigate daily life with challenges in hearing, vision, mobility, cognition,…
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Support for entrepreneurs
Hatch Enterprise supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to launch and grow a business. We do this through delivering workshops, events, and 1:1 volunteering support, connecting entrepreneurs in a vibrant supportive community, and building networks and partnerships…
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A Peek into Windows Accessibility: Something Cool I Spotted!
A Peek into Windows Accessibility: Something Cool I Spotted! I'm firmly within the Apple ecosystem, and my daily tech life revolves around macOS, iOS, and Apple. However, I also believe in accessible technology for everyone, and I follow several talented people who work at Microsoft in accessibility. That's how I stumbled…
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Inspiring Program at Milwaukee County Zoo Provides Opportunities for Interns with Disabilities
Inspiring Program at Milwaukee County Zoo Provides Opportunities for Interns with Disabilities Have you heard about the fantastic work happening at the Milwaukee County Zoo? Project Search program gives young adults with disabilities invaluable hands-on experience. This nine-month vocational training initiative rotates…
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Airline Crashes + DEI Initiatives - What do you think? How do we solve this together?
On January 29th 2025, there was a devastating crash between a CRJ American Airlines Flight 5324 and a US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter. The collision occurred mid air on the approach to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport. Both aircrafts fell into the Potomac River with no survivors. A deeply painful event…
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Walmart to provide ASL training to one of its warehouses in Texas
Seems like Walmart hired a deaf employee to work at this warehouse and was so successful there that the deaf employee actually recruited other deaf people to work there as well! This is what happens when you give someone a shot and make them feel included to the point that they'll bring you more employees and have better…
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Return to working in office - what are your thoughts?
Today, July 15th, with only 8 weeks notice, Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia, PA, USA called on all city workers to end their remote shifts and return to working in the office 5 days a week. Mayor Parker comments that "Employee presence at the workplace allows for more personal and productive interactions. It…
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Even break -job board for disabled candidates
Found this Job board for Disabled people looking for employment with a friendly/understanding employer. I have not used it but be interested in hearing from anyone that has.
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Eye Strain and Light Sensitivity at Work
Eye Strain Light Sensitivity at Work I have had a recent uptick in my eye strain and light sensitivity at work. Here are some tips that I would like to share: Ask if you can turn the lights off that are bothering you. It is simple, but I would often suffer, thinking it would be annoying to my bosses and coworkers if I…
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Neurodiversity work tips
I saw this and thought I would share as there are some great tips here, that I am sure will be helpful for everyone.
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Disability guide to help businesses boost disabled people in work
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Example of an employer doing it right!
It is great to see this example of an employer matching skills with roles.
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Starting a new job...
Starting a new job... Starting a new job is always scary, but having chronic conditions makes things even more unpredictable. What do you disclose, what do you keep to yourself? I just started a new job and I told them that I get frequent headaches. They made were so kind about accommodating that, that they actually moved…
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AI helping people with Dyslexia
I think this article really highlights how AI is helping people like me with dyslexia and the written word in education and the work place.
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ADHD as a superpower
I thought I share this article as it talks about the pros and cons of ADHD
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Disabled workers in the skill gap
Disabled workers in the skill gap Workers with disabilities can help out with the skills gap in different industries. We know this. As someone who has been navigating these programs recently, I find it always good to see them highlighted. Having a benefit counselor is essential.. There are programs like Ticket to Work…
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Start Up Business
Hello, I am starting a consulting business after spending the prior 10 years in public service and government. What are some strategies for reaching C-Suite and Boards to present them with the services that my business offers?
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Have you heard of 'Manual of Me'
Hello everyone, I wanted to share a helpful resource called 'Manual of Me' to help others understand how they work in the workplace. The template helps you build an idea of how you work with others. I find it have helped me create boundaries for how I like to work but also to understand how others work. You can create a…
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House of commons research: More disabled people are in work than in 2022
The number of working-age (16 to 64) disabled people in the UK who are in work was higher in the final quarter (October to December) of 2023 than in the final quarter of 2022, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Labour Force Survey. This feels like progress and I can only hope that employment…
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Resource gathering: which organisations support disabled graduates in their job search?
In one of our current research projects at Open Inclusion, we are exploring the kinds of support that disabled university graduates may have available to them as they look for employment. So far we have learned about the following organisations in the UK, and we know our list is not complete! Leonard Cheshire's Change 100…
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Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities
Daivergent Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities Open Inclusion is proud to support Daivergent's Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities. You will receive access to the following: A trusted coach that will help you define your goals and support you on your self-improvement journey Job…
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Fiverr Empower Program - Freelance Work for People with Disabilities
Fiverr Empower Program Open Inclusion is proud to support the a Fiverr Program that supports people with disabilities to help build their professional experience and to provide freelance employment opportunities through the Fiverr Platform Find out more information about the Fiverr Empower Program here. Provides inclusive…
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Citing Disability Employment Data Correctly Matters
People with disabilities are continuing to make improvements in the labor force. While the gains are relatively modest, they are consistent and more people are participating, which is positive news. Although there are several "sources" of disability data points one of the best is https://www.researchondisability.org/ntide…
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How can you provide employees with the necessary tools?
It’s up to you to ensure new hires hit the ground running and existing employees are provided with the necessary tools for the job. To do this, you must maintain open lines of communication to understand exactly what’s needed. Here’s how you can help employees succeed with the right tools: Speak with your employees and…
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Accessibility and accommodation requests
A U.S. employer may have a person fill out an accommodation request form. Some may ask about a disability. Some may go so far as to require a doctor's signature. What are the best practices for accessibility paperwork in the U.S.?
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Accessing the Modern Workforce with a Disability
I recently did a talk at Vanderbilt University where I discussed accessing the modern workforce with a disability. The first half of the presentation lead students through the employment barriers that exist for someone with a disability to enter the workforce, and the second half of the presentation focused on employment…