The Valuable 500 Launch World's First Global Directory of Disability Inclusion Specialists
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LONDON, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
On International Women's Day, the Valuable 500 – the largest network of global
CEOs committed to disability inclusion - has launched the first global
directory of B2B consultants and service providers specialised in disability
inclusion and accessibility - over half of which are female founded or led.
The Valuable Directory, hosted within the Valuable 500's Digital Hub, convenes
business disability intelligence and experts from across 6 continents and 19
countries to assist the Valuable 500 collective in advancing disability
inclusion.These consultants have a strong diversity of expertise within
digital, physical and cognitive accessibility as well as tools for inclusive
recruitment and branding practices.
Source: The Valuable 500
This first iteration showcases 77 businesses out of 140 that applied after
vetting by 21 thought leaders across the global disability space. This is the
first directory of its kind created by disabled people for disabled people.
Further members will be added on an annual basis. The Directory includes, but
is not limited to, expertise within the realms of:
- Inclusive marketing
- Organisational culture
- Accessible physical environments
- Digital accessibility
- Inclusive recruitment
- Mental Health & Safety training
- Consumer research
Stephane Leblois, Director of Partnerships, the Valuable 500 commented:
"It's truly exciting to have closely collaborated with our colleagues in the
disability community to create this unique community of disability inclusion
experts. By creating this global directory, we'll be able to further support
the Valuable 500 companies in advancing their disability inclusion and
accessibility work"
The Valuable Directory is the latest tool provided to assist members to
successfully address this $13 trillion market and benefit from the significant
pool of talent, and diversity of thought of people with disabilities as
employees and customers.
Caroline Casey, Founder, the Valuable 500 commented:
"I'm delighted that over half of the businesses featured in our Directory are
led by women. This year's International Women's Day theme sends an important
message about 'breaking the bias'. If we are ever going to achieve true
equality across every societal, cultural and business area, then we need to
break all the biases which have become standard practice. For me, this extends
beyond a singular gender barrier to the multi-faceted reality which is often
overlooked - such as disability. We cannot have a hierarchy of inclusion or a
siloed approach. Inclusion must be for all or not at all. Inclusion cannot be
pick 'n' mix."
For more information please visit: www.thevaluable500.com
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