"You have to not only include us in disability focused initiatives, but in all areas of the company -- funding, paying and valuing lived experience," is what @keely_cat_wells told @incmagazine about how to create a more inclusive workplace. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 Americans have some sort of disability. To put this into context, thats 61 MILLION people! Unfortunately, disabled people experience higher rates of unemployment which is the outcome of decades of misinformation stemming from inaccurate stereotypes. In the article, it lists ways companies and organizations level the playing field so disabled people have a fair shot at gainful employment. Here are 5 ways to do this: 1. Place job listings in front of disabled communities 2. Highlight accommodation policies in job postings 3. Encourage disabled employees to join leadership positions 4. Ensure people with disabilities can access all of your content 5. Provide long-term opportunities for employees with disabilities How will you make your workplace more inclusive? #Accessibility image descriptions: Slide 1: gold background with squiggly lines around the border. A screenshot of the article headline is in the middle. Text reads “Want a more inclusive workplace? Great, but don’t overlook disabled individuals.””On this 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, make hiring workers from all backgrounds a priority.” Slide 2: gold background with squiggly lines around the border. Text reads “Place job listings in front of disabled communities””Employers should actively engage with disabled communities.” Slide 3: gold background with squiggly lines around the border. Text reads “Highlight accommodation policies in job postings””While it's true that people with disabilities may require accommodations, you should always highlight and explain the availability of accommodations policy in job postings and during all stages of interviews.” Rest of description in comments. #DisabilityInMedia #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #Awareness #OurCommunity #CTalent #Whalar #IncMagazine #WorkplaceEquity #WorkplaceInclusion