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The Business Case for Disability Inclusion

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

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Kearney

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 Data Chart

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

PwD in US by Race & Ethnicity

PwD in US by Race & Ethnicity Data Chart

Other Demographics of PwD

Other Demographics of PwD data chart including LGBTQIA+, Veterans, Men & Women

*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 Pie Chart

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

Job Seeker Racial Demographics

Job Seeker Racil Demographics Pie Chart

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.

Companies that prioritize disability inclusion gain a competitive edge.

The Return on Inclusion

Maximize hiring ROI by connecting with untapped talent, reducing recruitment costs, and building a more engaged, high-performing workforce.

Reduce Hiring

Costs​​

Build a stronger talent pipeline while reducing recruitment spend. 

Diversify Your
Talent Pool​

Generate more qualified applicants and hires through inclusive recruiting and targeted disability outreach.

Gain Deeper Workforce Visibility

Better understand and support your workforce with stronger voluntary self-identification participation.

Expand Brand
Reach​

Unlock new market opportunities through disability inclusion.

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Improve Employee Retention

Foster a workplace culture that supports long-term employee engagement and retention.

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Grow Your Annual Revenue

Turn disability inclusion into a competitive advantage that supports talent attraction, brand growth, and long-term success.

Disability Solutions Client Outcomes

Client Employee Retention Rates

77% Warehouse Jobs

Warehouse Jobs

87% Tech Jobs

Tech Jobs

+14% Overall Average Higher Retention
95% Call Center/Sales Jobs

Call Center/Sales Jobs

Ambassador Client Hiring Outcomes

+51% Average Overall Increase in Job Applicants with Disabilities

Average Overall Increase in Job Applicants with Disabilities

+53% Average Overall Increase in Voluntary Self-IDs

Average Overall Increase in Voluntary Self-IDs

*Only 4.6% of U.S. employees self-identify [to employers] as having a disability.

Client Outcomes: Voluntary Self-IDs

+14% Average Annual Increase in PwDs Hired
3.7% Average of All Annual hires Are PwDs
4.6% Average of All Annual Applicants Are PwDs
+3.5% Average Annual Increase in PwDs Applicants

*In 2023, the national employment rate for people with disabilities increased by 1.2 percentage points to 22.5%.

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