This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Fernando Alonso Perez-Chao, Action Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum The International Day of […]Driving disability inclusion is more than a moral imperative – it’s a business one
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Fernando Alonso Perez-Chao, Action Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum The International Day of […]What’s Disability Pride Month and how does it push disability inclusion at work?
July 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fernando Alonso Perez-Chao, Action Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500 The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. […]Global Accessibility Awareness Day: How businesses are closing the disability digital divide
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Caroline Casey, Founder and Director, The Valuable 500 The importance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is unquestionable. People with disabilities are entitled to the same quality of digital experience that their non-disabled counterparts are privy to. In order […]We need more inclusive reporting on disability. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rhiannon Parker, Chief Innovation Officer, The Valuable 500 Today’s C-Suite leaders have the daunting task of simultaneously upholding their fiduciary duties and acting as stewards of the purpose-led values expected of their organizations. Translating these values into tangible actions […]Disability rights: A European Disability Card to harmonise status across the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Mobility, education, housing and active inclusion in public life are key areas where Europeans living with disabilities would benefit from reform, say MEPs. The EU should have a common definition of disability and introduce a European Disability Card to mutually recognise disability status across […]This disability activist says we must offer dignity and financial inclusion rather than just braille and ramps
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content It’s time to boost the economic resilience and participation of people across the developing world – particularly people living with disabilities.The benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution aren’t being experienced universally.It’s time […]Warsaw wins 2020 Access City Award for making the city more accessible to citizens with disabilities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 2020 Access City Award goes to the city of Warsaw, in Poland. By involving people with disabilities and accessibility needs in its endeavour to make the city more accessible, Warsaw was able to make a substantial overall improvement to the city’s ease of […]More accessible products and services for disabled and elderly people
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Key products and services, such as smartphones, ATMs, ticketing machines and banking services, will be made more accessible to people with disabilities. The European Accessibility Act (EAA), approved by Parliament with 613 votes to 23, with 36 abstentions on Wednesday, aims to improve the […]Depression is the no. 1 cause of ill health and disability worldwide
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This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Jezard, Formative Content It seems our world is an increasingly stressful place – and the numbers of people suffering from mental health issues are increasing as a result. While the anxieties of studying are having adverse effects […]
