Embracing ability status and neuro-diversity: Creating accessible workplaces for all women
Executive summary
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 percent 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 it 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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