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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will resume processing complaints under these laws after a temporary pause earlier this year. Here are the key takeaways you need to know.

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, joy, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. But within the rainbow spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations lies another powerful, often underrepresented truth: 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ individuals identifies as a person with a disability. This statistic isn’t just a number—it’s a reminder of the deep, overlapping experiences of marginalization, identity, and resilience within these communities.

President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” could inflict harm on millions of people with disabilities. The H.R. 1 bill, as it currently stands, would cut Medicaid by at least $600 billion, the largest single cut to the program ever.

Disclosing a disability in the workplace has long been a nuanced, personal decision for many. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers protections against discrimination and mandates reasonable accommodations, recent political shifts have introduced new complexities. Under the Trump administration, actions taken have raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of such disclosures.

By hiring people with disabilities, organizations can enhance creativity and problem-solving capabilities, improve employee morale, and boost customer loyalty, among other financial benefits such as cost savings, improved retention, and revenue growth. Diversifying your talent pool is not only advantageous for your organization but also essential for achieving success in today’s competitive market.

In the end, DEI is key to making sure the applicants who merit consideration make it to the pool of talent that is being considered.

These organizations are not just maintaining their [DEI] programs; they are actively promoting a culture of inclusivity.

Despite continued attacks on DEI, many businesses continue to see the value of growing and maintaining a diverse workforce.