It is long past time to take this fair, commonsense step in the march to freedom for Americans with disabilities. By ensuring that the elimination of the sub-minimum wage remains part of his American Rescue Plan, President Biden can send a powerful message that all Americans, including those with disabilities, must have a chance to have the financial freedom and security we all desire.  

Congress is currently working on negotiating another COVID-19 package based on the provisions outlined in President Biden’s COVID-19 plan. Among his other priorities, President Biden also released a disability platform during his campaign. He is working to ensure that this platform is executed throughout his time in office.

“I think it’s been an out of sight, out of mind situation,” said Carol Glazer, president of the National Organization on Disability. “It’s no different for doctors than it is for anybody else who has limited experience with a certain group of people and doesn’t understand their daily lives, their wants, their needs, and their abilities.”

“There is no excuse for treating an entire class of American workers differently from others based solely on the characteristic of disability. President Biden understands this. He sends a powerful message that all Americans, including those with disabilities, must have a chance to have the financial freedom and security we all desire. “

“As our country continues to grapple with civil unrest and a global pandemic, the time is now for all companies to advance their disability inclusion practices and build a stronger more inclusive workforce,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “Individuals with disabilities make up 20 percent of the U.S. population, the largest diversity group, and including them in hiring decisions increases a company’s talent pool exponentially. The 2021 Tracker is the only tool in the field providing a company with the data to improve their disability self-ID rates and workforce inclusion practices, as well as offering a deeper understanding of which key activities correlate to improved outcomes.”

Bringing together communities of practices in corporate America to learn from each other’s successes. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!

Most people have hybrid identities (disability, race, gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+). Understand where connections lie and how to appreciate the full spectrum of diversity. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!

An increasing number of employees are facing mental health challenges. What can employers do to combat the stigma associated with mental health disabilities in the workplace and build a workplace where all employees can thrive?

A look at the disability policy landscape during the first 100 days of the Biden administration. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members! 

Find out how to use the refreshed Disability Employment Tracker Scorecard to outperform your peers and influence your company’s bottom line. Learn strategies to move your disability inclusion practice to the next level. All are welcome to attend! 

Explore the value of allies in your ERG/BRG. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!

Save the Date! Stay tuned for more information about the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s largest event of the year. Details and speakers to be announced. 

A conversation on the imperative of digital accessibility in today’s increasingly virtual workplaces. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!