Disability is often seen as a poor relation in the DEI conversation. When agendas are put forward to hire more diverse talent or create work environments that cater to people from underrepresented backgrounds, so often those with both visible and invisible disabilities find themselves at the bottom of this list. But to ignore this cohort is to ignore a whole pool of talent with skills and abilities that can help organizations prosper and grow.

On this week’s edition of The Shortlist, we’re welcoming Yasmin Sheikh to the show. Yasmin is a TEDx speaker and Founder of Diverse Matters and will be speaking with us about disability inclusion in the workplace. We’ll be diving into her own personal story, as well as looking at topics around recruitment and interview processes, adjustments in the workplace, and the language of disability

News stories:

https://www.thecity.nyc/economy/2022/3/24/22994469/unemployment-soars-for-new-yorkers-with-disabilities-as-challenges-outweigh-new-opportunities

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/why-technology-accessibility-is-key-for-disability-inclusion-at-work.html

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