Embracing ability status and neurodiversity: Creating accessible workplaces for all women

In the modern workplace, creating environments that are equipped to support neurodiverse women and employees with disabilities isn’t just a moral necessity — it’s a competitive advantage. The unemployment rate for women with disabilities consistently trends nearly twice as high as that of women without disabilities, and only about 25% of employees say their company prioritizes disability in its DEI efforts.

Building workplaces that are accessible for all not only opens your talent pool to a wider population of qualified candidates but also can lead to profound improvements in organizational efficiency. Preliminary data from Hewlett Packard Enterprise suggests that neurodiverse teams are 30% more productive than other teams.

Join our panel of experts to discuss:

• Misunderstood and overlooked challenges that women with disabilities face at work and in the hiring processes
• Why businesses that prioritize neurodiversity and accessibility as key pillars of their D&I strategy outperform their competitors
• Best practices from organizations leading the charge for employees with disabilities

Speakers:

• Emily MacKiddie, Accessibility & EDI Specialist, The Bank of Canada
• Annette Rosta, Accessibility Leader, KPMG
• Krista Frederico, Ph.D., Director, Implementation Partnership, Catalyst

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