Did you know people there are 1.8 billion people with disabilities worldwide? That is 15% of the global population, and it continues to grow.

Many of you have recognized the need for diversified workforces but have you considered including people with disabilities on your team? It’s reported companies, including this community, experience a 90% increase in retention and a 72% increase in employee productivity. And you know what that ultimately means? A boon to your bottom line.

The question is, are you ready to be disability confident with your team – or not? Are you a business, that leads with access and empathy for others? Did you know there are invisible disabilities too? Let’s talk about how you can be the game changer in your organization.

As a woman who is deaf and wears two cochlear implants, I’ll deliver you 5 things to do to become accessible from your website, presentations, and events to assist you to best avoid the potential liabilities that could be down the road.

It is time for companies to accelerate disability inclusion as the next frontier of corporate social responsibility and mission-driven investing for this untapped and growing market.

Join me, Lori Frisher, CEO of Ready or Not! Media, as I ask you, “Do you really hear me?” …lead with me and all of nature’s best problem solvers who are ready to be part of your company and culture.

Ignoring the Disabled Can Disable Your Business and Lose Your Money. You don’t want to miss out on this market that has $13 Trillion in Buying Power.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics