By Charles Catherine | Essential Accessibility Blog | October 28th, 2021     If you look around your neighborhood these days, chances are you will see a lot of “help wanted” signs dotting the business landscape. As we repeatedly hear, a labor shortage is gripping our nation and employers are struggling to find people wanting […]

By Carol Glazor, President of NOD   After decades of seeing no real change, something finally may be shifting, and more people with disabilities are finding jobs. NOD’s 2021 Employment Tracker shows that the percentage of new hires with disabilities among major employers is increasing. While the numbers are still too low, it is more […]

By Tamar Savir | Medium, October 25th, 2021 We kicked off the #NoMouseVMware challenge this week, inviting employees to navigate a website or a tool for 30 minutes using only the keyboard. Not everyone relies on a mouse or a trackpad when using their computers. The general “cat” population may be surprised to know there […]

“Along with many others, I have dedicated many years to advocating for people with disabilities, and I stand proudly by NOD’s mission to recognize everyone’s abilities and talents, especially in the workforce. I encourage all companies (especially those in the media and entertainment fields) to see people with disabilities as they are —productive, resilient, and hard working. People with disabilities can do anything if they are given the opportunity.”

Fortunately, some best-in-class employers are already creating inclusive workplaces and removing barriers for PWD to find jobs. Every year, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) recognizes these top companies for not only leading the way in inclusion, but also for tapping into the many benefits that come with hiring talent with disabilities, which include high rates of productivity, strong dedication, and greater engagement at work.

For the first time ever, NOD’s analysis of the 2021 Employment Tracker data is linking HR practices to real-world outcomes. Join us for a webinar exploring trends and correlations derived from over 225 companies that participated in last year’s Tracker.

Returning to a physical workplace post-COVID-19 brings many legal, employee, and public relations complexities for businesses. This webinar will unpack how to ensure inclusive workplaces for all as businesses operate in the next normal.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Universal design, accessible events; accessible business processes, accessible presentations; accessible physical plan/layout.

2021 ADA anniversary Biden said his administration will work to ensure the “dignity and rights of disabled Americans are lifted up in every policy we pursue.” In the 2022 month of ADA, where do we stand?

As ERGs become increasingly integral to the employee experience, how do we maximize the value of ERG/BRGs in the workplace (for both employees and employers)?

40 years of NOD: Celebrating Gov. Tom Ridge Disability inclusion key to post-pandemic success/ How businesses are designing for inclusion in the next normal.

With a focus on learnings from the NIDLRR grant if possible; A discussion of research on effective employer practices that NOD is conducting with 3 universities.