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.”

Gov. Tom Ridge, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability, remembers the life and legacy of Dick Thornburgh, the 41st governor of Pennsylvania, who passed away December 31, 2020. As Attorney General to President George H.W. Bush, Gov. Thornburgh played a significant role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Often people avoid saying “mental illness,” and instead talk about “mental health” due to stigma and fear. During this webinar, we’ll take a clear look at how mental illness affects the workforce and explore what employers can and should do to address it. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!

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

Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members! This session provides executives, managers and supervisors with the knowledge and comfort level they need to confidently interview, address accommodation requests and manage employees with disabilities.

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!