2025 DMEC Annual Conference: Beyond Compliance - Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace

Inclusive hiring initiatives have become integral to modern workforce practices, aiming to create a more representative and accessible workplace. While many efforts focus on fostering equity across race, gender, and sexual orientation, disability is often overlooked. The Department of Labor reported that in 2024, only 38% of working-age individuals with disabilities were employed compared to 75% of working-age individuals without disabilities. While employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they can also enhance workplace accessibility by making practical changes. Learn strategies to create a more inclusive workplace while meeting the requirements under the ADA.