“People increasingly value authenticity and social responsibility and they expect businesses to take a stand on social issues. Shallow attempts at sweeping accessibility problems underRead more about Food For Thought #107
“Excluding a significant potential portion of the population exposes your brand to serious consequences: legal and financial risks, reputational damage naturally come to mind. It’sRead more about Food For Thought #106
“As disabled individuals are making themselves heard more, disability inclusion becomes an increasingly critical aspect of DEI. Failing to include disability in DEI efforts leavesRead more about Food For Thought #105
“If your DEI efforts are not accounting for disability inclusion, then now’s your time to act because you’ve been clearly missing out! More than 1Read more about Food For Thought #104
“How much thought have you given lately to including attendees living with disabilities in your events? A lack of proper accommodations will affect many people’sRead more about Food For Thought #103
“In the wake of important movements like #blackLivesMatter and #meToo, it’s no longer a question of whether your event should incorporate DEI considerations. It’s aboutRead more about Food For Thought #102
“To address differences in communication styles, one good strategy organizations can adopt is to provide clear and direct instructions and guidelines to their workforce. LessRead more about Food For Thought #101
“Neurodiversity introduces a range of challenges in communication with neurotypical colleagues. These challenges might be surprising, unexpected, or even unsettling, but tackling them still makesRead more about Food For Thought #100
“As adults become increasingly aware of neurodiversity and start to self-identify, workplaces have no choice but to catch up and need to get better atRead more about Food For Thought #099
“Neurodiversity introduces certain communication challenges, but it also brings many strengths and varied perspectives that add tremendous value to the workforce, and consequently, to theRead more about Food For Thought #098
“Neurodiversity refers to the wide range of cognitive and neurological differences among individuals, including conditions like autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and others that have toRead more about Food For Thought #097
“When it comes to neurodiversity, the best leaders don’t just adapt to differences; they celebrate them. Inclusive leadership is transformative, positively impacting not just yourRead more about Food For Thought #096
“Embracing neurodiversity isn’t about accommodating a few people; it’s about elevating your entire workforce. The more varied the minds involved, the more innovative the solutionsRead more about Food For Thought #095
“Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a moral obligation; it’s a business necessity. When you embrace all forms of diversity, you’re not merely checking aRead more about Food For Thought #094
“Understanding neurodiversity is the first step to unlock untapped talents in the workplace. Think of it as recognizing that different brains are wired differently andRead more about Food For Thought #093
“Celebrating neurodiversity is more than an ethical choice; it’s an opportunity to bring new perspectives that can drive innovation and give your business a strongRead more about Food For Thought #092
“A speaking event should empower everyone in the room, regardless of their background or ability. Inclusion isn’t a one-off act; it’s a commitment to makingRead more about Food For Thought #091
“The speaking industry has the power to break down stereotypes. When you spotlight underrepresented voices, you’re challenging the status quo and promoting understanding – oneRead more about Food For Thought #090
“When your audience is diverse, your thinking becomes diverse. And diversity of thought is the key to breaking free from the limitations we set forRead more about Food For Thought #089
“Don’t underestimate the power of a diverse lineup of speakers. Audiences are more engaged when they see and hear from a variety of people whoRead more about Food For Thought #088