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🌐 What’s Ahead in Accessibility & the Workplace? The American disability rights movement, launched in the 1960s, marked a major step forward in workplace accessibility, yet we still have a long journey ahead. Today, professionals with disabilities face an unemployment rate of 7.2%, double that of their non-disabled peers. Although legislative progress has helped, meaningful change requires businesses to go beyond compliance, transforming their hiring practices, workplace culture, and policies to become genuinely inclusive. What’s working? 💼 ---Flexible Work Options: Remote work removes physical and logistical barriers, enabling professionals with disabilities to excel. ---Accessibility-First Product Development: Companies like Salesforce prioritize accessibility from the start, engaging professionals with disabilities in product creation. ---Inclusive Hiring & Awareness: More companies are adopting flexible hiring processes and encouraging disability visibility events to educate and engage. But it’s not just about compliance; organizations must actively work toward an inclusive culture that attracts and supports talent with disabilities. By supporting accessible interview practices, adopting flexible work policies, and increasing disability awareness, companies can bridge the disability employment gap. 👉 Read the full blog to see how forward-thinking companies are tackling these challenges and paving the way for a truly inclusive workforce. #Accessibility #a11y #Inclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DEAM Image Description: Illustration of a person carrying a bag with lightbulbs; symbolizing ideas.

📊 Did You Know: Salesforce Trailhead is a Powerhouse for Accessibility Learning? Salesforce's Trailhead platform isn't just about CRM skills—it's a goldmine for accessibility and inclusion knowledge! • Free, gamified learning experience • Comprehensive modules on web accessibility, inclusive design, and more • Recognized badges to boost your career prospects • Applicable skills for championing equality in any organization From "Accessibility Basics" to "Ethics by Design," Trailhead offers a diverse range of modules to help you drive meaningful change in your workplace and beyond. Ready to enhance your accessibility expertise? Dive into Trailhead and join a community of professionals committed to creating a more inclusive digital world! #Accessibility #ProfessionalGrowth #Salesforce #a11y Salesforce Accessibility Image Description: An illustration of four desktop screens. Two of the screens show content and data from a CRM. The other two show coaches talking through how to use the CRM.

Salesforce is setting a new standard for disability inclusion in the workplace, and we're excited to share its inspiring journey! The tech giant's 2024 Stakeholder Impact Report reveals a comprehensive approach to addressing the "disability employment gap." With an unemployment rate of 7.7% for professionals with disabilities (more than double that of their non-disabled peers), Salesforce's initiatives are more crucial than ever. Here are some of the company's standout efforts: • Posting accommodating job descriptions to diverse recruitment channels • Maintaining, Trailhead, a free online learning platform with accessibility-focused modules • Providing ongoing support to professionals with disabilities through Retain, an AI-powered platform helping employees find accessibility solutions • Supporting Abilityforce, a business-wide resource group for team members with disabilities • Removing physical and digital barriers • Offering flexible work options, as well as generous PTO and parental leave Salesforce's commitment goes beyond its workforce–influencing its entire ecosystem and the broader professional world. The message is clear: creating an accessible, inclusive workplace benefits everyone and drives innovation. What steps is your organization taking toward greater inclusivity? Have you implemented any similar initiatives? We'd love to hear your experiences and ideas in the comments below! #Accessibility #DisabilityEmployment #Salesforce #a11y #WorkplaceCulture Image Description: A diverse group of coworkers posing together for a team photo.

💡October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month💡 This year's theme is 'Access to Good Jobs for All.' “Good jobs change lives and all workers—including disabled people—deserve the opportunity to prepare for success in high-quality, good-paying jobs in workplaces free of discrimination,” announced Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn M. Williams. All month long, we'll be sharing insights related to this theme in partnership with the Salesforce Accessibility starting with this: “What 'Access to Good Jobs for All' Meas to Us.” #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment Image Description: A group of coworkers gathered around a conference table for a presentation. The person presenting is in a wheelchair.

Be My Eyes just had the 700,000th blind or low vision person sign up, and we're seeing acceleration in new people using our service. This happened about the same time we crossed the threshold of over 90,000 AI sessions per day. Yes, these are cool numbers. But what they represent is more important. We are aggressively moving forward on our mission of making the world more accessible. If interested, you can read about our mission and values here:

Since her deaf diagnosis at just five months old, Amy Wood, Manager, Accessible Events, has shown resilience and determination in a hearing world. Discover how she's incorporated her commitment to inclusivity and accessibility into her career, and learn more about the just-published Accessibility Guide to Dreamforce: https://sforce.co/3TjIPem

Are you heading to this year’s Dreamforce? As part of Salesforce's continued efforts to make the tech world more accessible, Dreamforce 2024 will include several important initiatives: • All buildings will be fully accessible • An accessibility shuttle will be available for moving between buildings • 3 Quiet Zones have been created to alleviate sensory overload • A large number of accessibility staff trained in social etiquette will be present to assist, including sighted escorts and help desk professionals • All keynotes and breakout sessions will feature closed captioning • Plus more! To prepare for the roughly 180,000 attendees who will be in San Francisco from Sept. 17 to 19 for the event, Salesforce has created its Accessible Guide to Dreamforce. This digital resource is designed to answer a wide range of accessibility questions and provide a preview of available accommodations. It’s written in the first person to emphasize the very unique and individual way disabilities impact a person’s conference experience. #a11y #Accessibility #Inclusion #Dreamforce2024 Salesforce Accessibility Image Description: An image of people at the Dreamforce Disability Help Desk.

Salesforce has prepared to make Dreamforce 2024, its annual global tech conference in San Francisco, the tech company’s most accessible to date. The cloud-based customer relationship management software company has experienced a truly transformative accessibility journey throughout its 25-year history leading up to this year’s Dreamforce. Dreamforce 2024 participants living with disabilities can anticipate numerous accommodations, including, among others: -Mobility Device Charging Stations -Sighted Escorts & Other Accessibility Staff -A Quiet Space Designed to Alleviate Sensory Overload & Offer Relaxation -Guided Tours to Assist With Finding Key Locations -Accessible Shuttles Between Buildings -Meals Mindful of Food Allergies and Sensitivities #Salesforce has experienced quite the accessibility journey throughout the past 25 years, with many more ups than downs, and remains committed to helping resolve inaccessibility in the professional world far into the future. Let's revisit some of the biggest accessibility developments at Salesforce across the years. #a11y #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #Dreamforce2024 Salesforce Accessibility Image Description: A group of people holding a banner celebrating 25 years of accessibility at Salesforce.

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How well do you know the history of the disability rights movement? In the United States, July 26 is recognized annually as National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. The landmark legislation has served as a de facto bill of rights for Americans with disabilities by assuring their access to economic and civic opportunities. Its passage represented an unprecedented bipartisan effort to acknowledge the centuries of discrimination suffered by the disability community, and a fundamental change to how they live their lives. The story of the ADA remains a significant chapter in U.S. history and the ongoing struggle for disability rights. On the 34th anniversary of this important civil rights law’s passage, let’s take a closer look at its origins and how it has changed the lives of so many for the better. #a11y #Accessibility #ADA #DigitalInclusion