Disability Workplace Inclusion: Insights from Julie Sowash on Creating Accessible Work Environments

In this video, GBS CEO, Crystal Lay, has an enlightening conversation with Julie Sowash, the Executive Director and co-founder of Disability Solutions. Julie’s organization is dedicated to advancing workplace inclusivity for individuals with disabilities, setting new benchmarks for accessible and equitable work environments. Their work includes improving advertising, outreach, and optimizing hiring and onboarding processes.

Did you know? People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group in the world and the most diverse within the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) framework. Cosidering this often-overlooked segment of the workforce population is crucial for creating truly inclusive workplaces.

In this discussion, Julie and Crystal delve into:

• The significant rise in workforce participation among people with disabilities, now at historic highs.
• How minor tweaks in technology, data management, and workflows can create more equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• The eye-opening statistic that nearly one in three people have either neurodiverse or physical disabilities.
• The common fears corporate leaders face when implementing inclusivity changes and why striving for progress is more important than aiming for perfection. Julie highlights that incremental improvements are essential for fostering a truly inclusive work environment.

This video is packed with valuable insights for understanding mental health and practical strategies for enhancing workplace accessibility. Don’t miss out on the expert dialogue and transformative ideas!