The wheelchair symbol has shaped our perception of disability for decades, and it’s time for a change.
Disability Inclusion Toolkit
Make your workplace work for all.
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1 in 4 Americans is living with a disability.
Many disabilities are not immediately visible to others. Among U.S. adults with disabilities, millions experience conditions that can be considered non-apparent:
People with disabilities face persistent employment and earning gaps.
Disabled people earn, on average,
less than non-disabled people, annually
Leading in disability inclusion drives stronger business performance.
Compared to their industry peers, companies that lead on key disability inclusion see better business outcomes.
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Use these helpful tools and resources to help achieve your company’s goals for disability inclusion.
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BUILD AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND HIRING STRATEGY
For employers strengthening recruiting, onboarding, and retention practices.
- Texas Beacons of Excellence – UNT: Tools and case studies to support competitive, integrated employment.
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN): Guidance on recruiting, hiring, and advancing employees with disabilities.
- Employment First – Texas HHS: Employer resources for hiring qualified candidates with disabilities.
- Texas Workforce Commission Employer Resources: State-level resources to help employers recruit inclusively.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Program – TWC: Helps people with disabilities prepare for and succeed in jobs.
- Texas HireAbility: Recognizes employers who commit to hiring people with disabilities.
- Potentia Workforce: Supports companies in recruiting and retaining neurodiverse talent.
- Dr. Danielle Cohen: Consultant helping parents navigate special education advocacy.
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UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS CASE AND LONG-TERM IMPACT
For leaders making the financial and cultural case for inclusion.
- Accenture – The Disability Inclusion Imperative: Research linking disability inclusion to stronger business outcomes.
- Disability Equality Index Report: Annual benchmarking tool to measure corporate disability inclusion.
- BCG – Your Workforce Includes People with Disabilities: Framework for integrating disability into people strategies.
- Forbes – Inclusive Companies Are More Profitable: Article on research showing financial advantages.
- Microsoft – Building an Inclusive Workplace: Corporate example of disability inclusion driving culture and innovation.
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LEARN THE LAW AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
For compliance and digital accessibility leaders.
- EEOC Disability Resources: Federal guidance on employer responsibilities under the ADA.
- Guidance on Web Accessibility & ADA – DOJ: U.S. Department of Justice web accessibility standards.
- Accessible AI Quotient – VisioTech: Framework for ensuring AI systems are accessible and inclusive.
- Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI): Internationally recognized web accessibility standards.
- Texans with Disabilities Data Brief – Every Texan: Statewide data to inform inclusive policy and business planning.
- How to Make Accessible Charts – Datawrapper: Practical tips for accessible data visualization.
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FIND LOCAL PARTNERS TO SUPPORT DISABILITY INCLUSION
For companies looking to connect with community organizations and networks.
- North Texas Disability Chamber: Builds a cross-disability community through events and education.
- My Possibilities: Full-day continuing education and job placement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disability:IN North Texas: Regional affiliate helping businesses advance disability inclusion.
- ConnectIDD: Creates partnerships to expand opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Have questions or want to explore how your company can lead on disability inclusion? We’d love to connect.