Point of Pride: Providing Hope & Life-Saving Care Amid Record Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
Amid a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, trans-led nonprofit Point of Pride continues its mission of empowering communities with life-saving care.
How Does Accessibility Fit in With DEI?
DEI and accessibility are both motivated by a desire for greater equality in the workplace and marketplace. Advocating for one should include championing the other.
Tips for Supporting d/Deaf Employees & ASL Signers
By providing captioning, asking employees for accommodations they need, offering assistive technology, and speaking up for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, you can make your workplace much more accessible and inclusive.
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Salesforce
Salesforce Focuses on More Than Shareholders in ‘FY23 Stakeholder Impact Report’
Salesforce’s “FY23 Stakeholder Impact Report” demonstrates how its equality initiatives are transforming its ecosystem and work with clients, customers, and team members.
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Salesforce
Developing Inclusive Return-to-Office or Work-From-Home Policies
It is morally imperative that companies adopt inclusive return-to-work and work-from-home policies, including physically accessible workspaces and technologies, flexible work options, and awareness training.
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Neurodiversity
What Is Neurodivergent Masking & Why Do Professionals Do It?
Neurodivergent professionals engage in masking as a coping mechanism used to conceal aspects of their neurodivergent traits and fit in with workplace norms.
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Salesforce
How to Authentically Champion Inclusion & Belonging in Your Workplace
To authentically advocate for greater diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) in your workplace, enlarge your social circles, request honest feedback, and find an accountability buddy you trust to help manifest your goals.
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Neurodiversity
It’s Important to Create Psychological Safety for Autistic Professionals
Creating psychological safety on your team can help neurodiverse professionals embrace their strengths and better navigate the workplace.
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DEIB: Who Is Impacted & Why It’s Important
While DEIB impacts all people, it seeks to empower BIPOC communities with equitable opportunities to thrive in the workplace—particularly important in light of recent racially-motivated crimes and centuries of historical underrepresentation.
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Equity Through Actions: Point of Pride Amplifies Accessibility, Transparency, and Engagement
Nonprofit organization Point of Pride expands its services to the most vulnerable, ensuring access to life-saving health and wellness services.
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Disability Advocacy
DEAM
Department of Labor Equity Action Plan: Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Experienced by Disabled & Marginalized Workers
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Labor released a comprehensive “Equity Action Plan” to support marginalized workers and improve employment conditions, including for people with disabilities.
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Salesforce
Creating an Inclusive & Belonging Work Culture
Making your websites more accessible, hiring processes more inclusive, and remote work options more plentiful are just a few straightforward ways you can create an inclusive and belonging work culture.
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Salesforce
The Challenges & Successes of In-Person Conferences for Employees With Disabilities
Members from the Office of Accessibility at Salesforce discuss both the challenges and benefits of attending an in-person conference such as CSUN 2022.
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Disability Advocacy
Salesforce
The Benefits of Remote Work for People With Disabilities
Remote work options clearly benefit everyone, but particularly so for people living with disabilities, since these remove transportation barriers, accommodate disability-friendly work environments, minimizes sensory overload, and provide greater accessibility.
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How To Implement Inclusive Web Practices For People With Speech & Language Disorders
Following the WCAG guidelines can make your digital assets more accessible, especially for people with speech and language disorders.
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Disability Advocacy
Digital Platforms Provide Community for People with Physical Disabilities, If Websites Are Accessible
When designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind, websites and digital platforms play an essential role in removing barriers, helping people with physical disabilities establish community and support.
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Salesforce
Oriana Di Stefano: Respecting a Coworker’s Disability & Going Beyond Compliance
To truly embrace inclusivity and accessibility, organizations need to foster team cultures that go beyond compliance—by respecting the disability status of coworkers and treating them as individuals and equals.
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Salesforce
How to Improve the Hiring Process & Create a More Inclusive Workplace, According to an Accessibility Support Engineer
Darrell Hilliker, an accessibility support engineer at Salesforce, talks about his experience with the hiring process as someone with a disability and how corporations can be more inclusive.
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Disability Advocacy
How the Americans With Disabilities Act Has Changed Communication for the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing with auxiliary services that enable effective communication with the hearing population and provide equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from services.
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Making Your Website More Accessible for People With Physical Disabilities
Adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and recommendations from reputable design improvement resources can help ensure your website is accessible to people with physical disabilities.
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Disability Advocacy
The Major Obstacles to Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Faced by the d/Deaf Community
The d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities face myriad obstacles navigating the digital world, including lack of captions and interpretations, low-quality audio, and social media inaccessibility, among other barriers.
