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The Business Case for Disability Inclusion

It's not about charity. It's about good business.

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Discover the Untapped Potential

The disability community offers a vast intersectional talent pool of experience, skill sets, unique perspectives, and so much more. 

Consistent Productivity Levels

Increased Innovation + Creativity

Higher Retention Rates

Enhanced Company Culture

Expanded Brand  

Reach

This is the next frontier from both a brand and workforce prospective. Ensuring that people with disabilities see themselves and their needs reflected in our products and the services we offer is important. It's important to our customers, as well as to our workforce."

L. Kevin Cox

Chief Human Resource Officer

American Express

Embracing Diversity in Talent

With 15.1 million working-age individuals living with disabilities in the U.S., it’s essential for businesses to recognize and harness this incredible pool of talent.

Hidden & Visible Disabilities

Hidden & Visible Disabilities

It's estimated that around 70-80% of disabilities are invisible.

PwD in US by Race & Ethnicity

PwD in US by Race & Ethnicity

Other Demographics of PwD

Other Demographics of PwD

*People with Disabilities - PwD

An Estimated 3 to 5 million LGBTQIA+ people have a disability.

Approximately 31% of US veterans reported having at least one disability. 

Our job seeker population is a rich tapestry of demographics and education levels, highlighting the diverse strengths and skills of our talent pool.

Job Seeker Education Levels

Job Seeker Education Levels

63% of our registered job seekers have a post-secondary degree.

Job Seeker Racial Demographics

Job Seeker Racil Demographics

Companies supporting gender and racial diversity were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability. 

Achieve financial and workforce goals while also fostering an inclusive workplace - Disability Solutions can help.

  • Meet federal and state compliance requirements while increasing self-disclosures & self-IDs

  • Boost profits and market shares by tapping into new talent, productivity, and skill sets.

  • Expand your consumer market and customer engagement - the public wants to do business with companies that hire disabled people.

  • Grow diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives with real, measurable actions.

  • Reduce employee turnover and hiring costs.

  • Improve company morale and culture by creating a safe, inclusive workplace for all.

Employers are struggling to find qualified employees with an overall global talent shortage.

  • An astounding 74% of global employers reported difficulties in finding talent to fill high-demand roles (IT & Data, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing).
     

  • According to Accenture, companies that embrace disability inclusion gain access to a new talent pool of more than 10.7 million people.
     

  • A McKinsey report found that prioritizing diversity can result in 36% higher financial returns.

1 in 4

People in the U.S. have

a disability

20 Million

Households in the U.S. have at least one family member with a disability

 87%

Of the public would rather do business with companies that hire people with disabilities

$13 Trillion

The annual disposable income of people with disabilities & their families globally.

Disability Hiring Guide

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Then it's time to reevaluate your hiring practices. Don't let outdated methods hold you back. Discover why hiring from the disability community is vital to unlocking business growth and success.

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Unlock the Financial and Human Capital of Disability Talent

Embrace Diversity and Elevate Business Success with a Wealth of Qualified Candidates from the Disability Community.

Reduce Hiring

Costs​

According to SHRM, the average cost-per-hire is $4,700, but our customers typically save 50% or more per hire.

Diversify Your

Talent Pool​

Disability Solutions customers consistently see an increase of 15% or more in the number of qualified applications and hires.

Increase Voluntary Self-Identifications​

Our clients see voluntary self-ID numbers increase by 50% or more.

Expand Brand

Reach​

Our strategies help clients tap into the disability market. Spending power of people with disabilities and their families is over $13 trillion USD.

Improve Employee Retention

Employees with disabilities are more likely to stay where they feel valued. Our focus on workplace inclusion and support leads to 15% higher retention rates.

Grow Your Annual Revenue

Companies that track diversity hiring & retention, branding, and community investment see greater revenue growth than those that do not.

Financial + Human Capital

Disability Solutions Client Outcomes

Client Outcomes
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Attract, hire, and engage top talent for your workforce today.

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