Striving to remove barriers that prevent us from building Vibrant, Diverse, Inclusive, Accessible Communities!
Leaders face a real paradox: the skills gap is widening while millions of talented people remain sidelined. Centering inclusion as a business strategy—not charity—means investing in disability employment and removing barriers across hiring, tools, and policy so participation becomes the norm.
Data shows many disabled workers are already “AI power users,” leveraging AI-enabled tools like voice-to-text and predictive workflows to boost problem-solving. Prioritizing equitable access to training and advancement sustains this momentum and helps organizations keep their most agile adopters.
Inclusion must also extend to care. Build a culture where flexible schedules, dedicated caregiver leave, and clear communication convert policies into real access; train managers to spot burnout and remove stigma so people can use the supports that keep them well and productive.
Fix processes, not people: audit recruiting to focus on potential, ensure accessible physical and digital workspaces, and expand inclusive hiring so benefits and accommodations are straightforward rather than risky to claim.
Read the Full Article: 3 Ways Leaders Must Rethink Disability, AI, And Care.
By: Sander van ’t Noordende
