Research reveals that approximately 25% of adults have a disability. Despite the progress people with disabilities have made in and out of the workplace, there is still more we can do to ensure that workplaces are equitable and fully inclusive of employees with disabilities.
That is why SHRM, SHRM Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the U.S. Department of Labor and ABLE today, continue our commitment with the 2024 Disability Inclusion Pledge to give HR professionals and business executives the tools they need to build better workplaces for employees with disabilities.
Why Take the Pledge?
By promoting diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces for people with disabilities, HR professionals can lead the discussion on this critical topic and benefit from the skills and talents of workers with disabilities while directly contributing to major long-term business objectives, including:
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Low turnover rates, medical expenses, and time off for people with disabilities compared to employees without disabilities.
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More innovative, diverse, and inclusive workplaces.
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Building a more skilled workforce.
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Comprehensive DEIA strategies.
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Reaching a large untapped talent pool.
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Opportunities for federal and state tax incentives.
Step 1:
Take the Pledge to Promote Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive
and Accessible Workplaces for People with Disabilities
Step 2:
Showcase your commitment by sharing the “I Signed the Pledge”
badge in your email signature, on your organization’s website,
and social media using the hashtag #PledgeInclusion.
Step 3:
Build Your Organization’s
Disability Employment DEIA Plan with Resources from:
ABLE today Resources
ODEP Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
Partnership on Employment & Assistive Technology (PEAT)
Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA)
Inclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization
Self-Paced Trainings: Strategies for Disability Inclusion