Meg O'Connell, PHR

This article discusses the personal experiences of the author when disclosing a disability. It also shares some do's and don'ts when a colleague discloses a disability.

In partnership with Mercer, Global Disability Inclusion reveals data from a 10-year, global study comparing the employee experiences of those with disabilities compared to their nondisabled colleagues. Spoiler Alert - there was not one category that employees with disabilities rated their experiences high then those without a disability..

Chapter 20: Philanthropy Building Best Practices in Disability Inclusion discusses innovative practices by philanthropy and businesses alike to create more inclusive work environments. This chapter discusses pre-training programs, neurodiversity hiring, creating an environment of inclusion, and establishing workplace supports.

This article focuses on how companies can evolve their disability inclusion programs from being compliance focused to a competitive advantage.

Disability in the workplace is more then accommodations, it's about inclusion.

The Kessler Foundation and the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey share the belief that models for employer partnerships have the potential to significantly affect the historically high unemployment and low workforce participation rates for people with disabilities. Accordingly, the Kessler Foundation, the Heldrich Center, and the National Organization on Disability have collaborated on this brief, which presents four profiles that… Show more

The Kessler Foundation and the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey share the belief that models for employer partnerships have the potential to significantly affect the historically high unemployment and low workforce participation rates for people with disabilities. Accordingly, the Kessler Foundation, the Heldrich Center, and the National Organization on Disability have collaborated on this brief, which presents four profiles that highlight innovative practices among employers operating warehouse distribution centers.
These strategies, however, can apply to other models and industry sectors. The case studies profiled show great promise for significantly expanding the number and quality of job opportunities for people with disabilities and add to the body of knowledge on this paradigm to support the continued expansion of employer partnerships. Text boxes with information on the expansion of employer partnerships and systemic opportunities for further growth are provided, along with conclusions and recommendations for practice implementation. Show less