Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. They have a network of over 400 corporations to expand opportunities for people with disabilities. Their vision is an inclusive global economy where people with disabilities...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS: #ALM Amputee Lives Matter in Corporate America
By Harleen Gupta #BLM (Black Lives Matter) and #MeToo movements have propelled the fight for corporate diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) into the limelight. Despite the push for DEI, inclusion for disability diversity lags other types of diversity such as race,...
New Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Returning Back to Work
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager NLLRC According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), currently, there are almost 37,000 new daily COVID-19 cases. Those affected most by COVID-19 are those with underlying health conditions and those working...
New Fact Sheet: Hiring Practice for Individuals with Disabilities and Those within Diverse Backgrounds
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager NLLRC Many private, nonprofit, and government organizations would like to diversify their workforce but do not know the proper steps or resources available to move forward. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the jobless rate...
Diversity and inclusion efforts are a top priority for corporate America, but who is being forgotten?
In August 2022, the Amputee Coalition hosted its first in-person conference in three years. The experiences of those three years deeply impacted the topics and focus of the conversations and sessions presented during the event. A key topic centered on diversity and...
Upcoming Webinar with AgrAbility
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager We are just a few weeks away from Disability Employment Awareness Month in October! The Amputee Coalition will have a series of articles/webinars from different professionals, organizations, and the Amputee Coalition; on various...
The Cook With A Mighty Left Arm
This article, written by Dee Thompson was originally published on TheCooksCook.com and is reprinted with permission. The Cook with the Mighty Left Arm is my son Michael Thompson. Michael has been working in the restaurant industry since he was 15 years old, and now he...
Navigating the Workplace as Someone Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference
At the 2022 National Conference, we thought about how to identify the attributes of inclusive companies. Let’s recap the top 10 things inclusive companies should have: Have a centralized accommodations office Have staff department dedicated to inclusion and diversity...
Implementation of the Amputee Coalition’s New Workforce Development Program
By: Trenaya Reid, Workforce Manager NLLRC The Amputee Coalition will be introducing a new Workforce Development Program within its organization, working to assist individuals (including Veterans) within the limb loss/limb difference community with employment. The...