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Disability:IN drives global disability inclusion and equality in business, with over 400 corporations trusting Disability:IN to achieve enterprise-wide disability inclusion and equality. Through comprehensive benchmarking, conferences, programs, expert counsel, and engagement, Disability:IN helps leading companies create long-term business and societal impact. Join IN at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN

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10/05/2026

Charlie French has one request: "See me. Then see my art."

Businesses did both. Charlie's influence now extends well beyond the canvas. The Dallas-based artist's vibrant abstract paintings became the creative foundation for Social Canvas, a nationally licensed commercial flooring collection by Mohawk Group.

His paintings also hang inside Pfizer's workspaces, a physical investment embedding disability inclusion into the everyday spaces that shape how their employees create, lead, and grow.

Download our 2026 DEAM Social Media Toolkit: https://www.disabilityin.org/networking-and-events/disability-employment-awareness-month

[ID1: Artist Spotlight graphic featuring Charlie French seated with arms crossed while wearing a paint-splattered apron and brown cap. Text reads "Artist Spotlight" and "Charlie French." ArtLifting and Disability:IN logos appear at the top against a blue abstract painted background.

ID2: A graphic featuring artist Charlie French painting on a large canvas while wearing a paint-splattered apron and brown cap. Three photos of Charlie French's abstract artwork and gallery displays appear along the right side. Text reads: "Charlie French. 'Yes, I have Down syndrome but first I want you to see me: Charlie French. Then I want you to see my ART!'" ArtLifting and Disability:IN logos appear at the bottom.]

10/04/2026

Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ) is one of the many important observances recognized this October.

Explore our 2026 Calendar of Disability-Related Dates to discover awareness days, weeks, and months happening throughout the year: https://www.disabilityin.org/resource/calendar-of-disability-related-dates?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_brand_awareness

[ID: A dark blue background displays disability-related awareness months recognized in October. The Disability:IN logo appears in the upper left corner above the large white heading "October." Below the heading, sixteen awareness observances are listed in white rounded rectangles arranged in two columns. The left column includes Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, World Blindness Awareness Month, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Depression Education and Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Dwarfism Awareness Month, and Dysautonomia Awareness Month. The right column includes Dyslexia Awareness Month, Liver Cancer Awareness Month, Learning Disability Awareness Month, Raynaud's Awareness Month, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, Selective Mutism Awareness Month, and Spina Bifida Awareness Month. The design incorporates decorative geometric elements in bright blue, teal, and green, including circles, stripes, and abstract shapes.]

10/02/2026

Today, we're thrilled to announce and welcome Casey, Das, Dawson, and Warren to the Disability:IN INfluence Collective.

This cohort will amplify the voices, ideas, and initiatives advancing disability inclusion across industries and around the globe.

As we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), follow along to discover how Disability:IN and our global network of partners, DOBEs, and leaders are driving innovation, expanding opportunity, and creating business impact through disability inclusion.

[ID1: Blue and green gradient graphic with the Disability:IN logo and large white text reading “INfluence Collective.” Portraits of David Casey, Meenakshi Das, Fiona Dawson, and Celeste Warren appear across the bottom.

ID2: Blue and green gradient graphic featuring a portrait of David Casey in a grey suit and blue shirt. Text reads “INfluence Collective,” “David Casey,” and “Strategic Management Practitioner, Marine Corps Veteran.”

ID3: Blue and green gradient graphic featuring a portrait of Meenakshi Das. in an orange blouse. Text reads “INfluence Collective,” “Meenakshi Das,” “Software Engineer,” and “GitHub.”

ID4: Blue and green gradient graphic featuring a portrait of Fiona Dawson in a black shirt. Text reads “INfluence Collective,” “Fiona Dawson,” “Executive Producer, Director & Speaker,” and “Free Lion Productions.”

ID5: Blue and green gradient graphic featuring a portrait of Celeste Warren in a black blazer and gold necklace. Text reads “INfluence Collective,” “Celeste Warren,” “Founder | TedX Speaker,” and “Celeste Warren Consulting LLC.”]

10/01/2026

"DEAM gives us an opportunity not only to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities, but to think bigger about where disability sits within the economy: as employees and leaders, certainly, but also as customers, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators." — Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN

This Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), we're spotlighting innovation and economic opportunity, and the people and businesses showing what's possible when disability is part of how we build, create, and grow.

One of the ways we're bringing that conversation to life is through our month-long collaboration with ArtLifting, an organization creating economic opportunity for artists with disabilities. This graphic features artwork by Charlie French, whose creativity and artistic vision demonstrate the power of disability-driven innovation in action.

To join in the celebration, explore our latest blog for a collection of shareable DEAM graphics featuring Charlie's artwork and help amplify the conversation throughout October: https://www.disabilityin.org/networking-and-events/disability-employment-awareness-month

[ID: Abstract artwork in soft blue, cream, and yellow tones forms the background of a Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic. Text reads, "Celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month." The ArtLifting and Disability:IN logos appear at the bottom. Artwork by Charlie French.]

09/30/2026

In case you haven't seen it, Paralympian Ezra Frech is tearing up the dance floor on this season of Dancing with the Stars.

And his performances aren't just making him a frontrunner in the competition. They're also showcasing disability-driven innovation in real time, demonstrating how adaptability and creativity can unlock new ways to achieve some of the top scores in the ballroom. 💚

[ID1: A carousel cover features Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach dancing side by side on a brightly lit stage. Both wear white shirts, black ties, and black pants. Ezra wears a running-blade prosthesis. Below the photo, white and green text on a blue background reads, “Ezra Frech is Showcasing Disability-Driven Innovation in Real-Time. Let’s Talk About It.” The Disability:IN logo appears in the lower-right corner.

ID2: White and green text on a blue background explains how Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach bring adaptivity and creativity together on Dancing with the Stars, becoming one of the season’s top-scoring duos so far. Below the text, Daniella performs a high leg extension in a red costume while Ezra dances behind her in a matching red suit and prosthetic.

ID3: Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach pose together in coordinated red costumes against a blue background. Daniella extends one arm while Ezra stands behind her wearing a red suit and prosthetic. White text features a quote from Ezra: “I want to nail my routine technically... Not to just look good as a person with one leg dancing. I want to look good as a dancer.” The word “dancer” appears in green.

ID4: Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach pose together in coordinated red costumes against a blue background. Daniella extends one arm while Ezra stands behind her wearing a red suit and prosthetic. White text features a quote from Ezra: “I want to nail my routine technically... Not to just look good as a person with one leg dancing. I want to look good as a dancer.” The word “dancer” appears in green.

ID5: Green and white text on a blue background explains how navigating environments not designed with people with disabilities in mind can foster creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving. The text connects Ezra Frech’s success to creating a path for future performers with disabilities. A diagonal photo in the lower-right corner shows Ezra and Daniella seated together in their light blue and silver costumes. The Disability:IN logo appears in the lower-left corner.]

09/29/2026

Our free Disability Inclusion Posters & Graphics Kit is ready for your next post, presentation, or team event.

Download the kit for ready-to-use graphics on accessibility, neurodiversity, caregiving, disability-inclusive design, and more: https://www.disabilityin.org/resource/disability-inclusion-poster-and-graphics-kit?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_brand_awareness

[ID: Graphic with a light gray background featuring the headline "Design For Different Minds" in large blue and green text. To the right of the headline are three stacked profile silhouettes in different colors. Beneath the illustrations, a white banner displays the statistic: "Over 40% of the global workforce is expected to identify as neurodivergent by 2040." The statistic is highlighted in blue and green text. The Disability:IN logo and the tagline "Your business partner for disability inclusion" appear at the bottom.]

09/28/2026

Applications for the 2027 NextGen Leaders Program are officially open!

And there's no better way to open application season than learning from Ashley Kingston, Disability:IN Inclusion Works Associate and 2021 NextGen alum, as she shares how NextGen helped shape her career journey.

If you're entering the workforce, navigating a transition, or bringing military experience into a civilian career, the NextGen Leaders Program helps you build the skills, connections, and confidence to take your next career step.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.disabilityin.org/learning-and-development/nextgen

[VD: Ashley Kingston, a woman with long straight brown hair wearing a black top, sits in an open office space with additional seating and a black tile wall in the background. As she signs ASL, corresponding captions appear on the screen.]

Transcript: Hi I'm Ashley, and I'm on the Inclusion Works Team. I’m also a former NextGen Leader – Class of 2021! This is a cool full-circle moment for me because I want to share my Next Gen experience. It was one of the best opportunities I could have had. First, I understand what it’s like what many students and recent graduates may be feeling about their future. You're unsure about the job hunt, what to do after college, and how your skills fit into the workforce. And with a disability, sometimes it feels even more overwhelming. The best part of the program was the face-to-face relationship with my mentor. He worked in the global security and aerospace industry, but he graduated with an English degree. That really showed me the power of transferable skills, especially in today's job market. Your degree doesn't have to define your career. You can always pivot into a different field. My mentor was also incredibly helpful. He connected me to people in his network to review my resume and shared advice with me. He championed me when I applied for roles at a major publishing company. This program really changed my journey because of the exposure I gained through the program. It helped me become more visible to larger companies and gave me a firsthand look at what it was like to work in a corporate environment after getting a job through this program. The power of connection and networking can take you places you didn't even know existed. So, what are you waiting for? Learn more about the NextGen Leaders program today!

09/25/2026

In honor of , we're shining a spotlight on some of the hardest-working attendees at the Disability:IN Global Conference each year.

If you have a furry companion you'd like to celebrate, drop their photo in the comments! 🐾💙

[ID1: Ed Summers stands at a Disability:IN-branded podium on a conference stage while delivering a presentation. A large screen behind the podium displays the Microsoft logo and a presentation. His service dog Loki lies calmly beneath the podium.

ID2: A curly-coated service dog rests quietly during a conference session. The dog wears a blue bandana, a service harness, and protective footwear on all four paws. Conference attendees and seating are visible in the background.

ID3: A yellow Labrador guide dog relaxes on a patterned conference carpet between rows of chairs while attendees participate in a conference session. The dog wears a harness with a visible sign attached and rests quietly among attendees.

ID4: Close-up of a service dog in a conference environment. The dog wears a pink service vest, harness, and bandana while standing on a leash next to attendees. The vest includes a “Service Dog Do Not Pet” patch.]

09/24/2026

A new partner experience is officially here!

The new Disability:IN Partner Portal brings resources, events, opportunities, and AI-powered support together in one place, making it easier than ever to accelerate disability inclusion across your organization. Visit the portal today: https://www.disabilityin.org/articles-and-updates/partner-portal-launch

If you're not part of our Corporate Partner network yet, learn how your organization can get involved: https://www.disabilityin.org/partner?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_partner_interest

[ID1: A graphic with a blue-to-teal gradient background. Large white text at the top reads: “Introducing the New Disability:IN Partner Portal.” Below the text is a dark blue banner featuring the Disability:IN logo and a blue button labeled “Portal.”

ID2: A blue and teal graphic featuring a screenshot of the Disability:IN Hub login page. The login form includes fields for a work email address and a green “Send code” button. Large white text reads: “Put Disability Inclusion Into Practice at Your Organization.” A white text box below reads: “Find the events, resources, and opportunities that help turn your disability inclusion goals into action.”

ID3: A blue branded background with a large white content box. Text reads: “Get smarter recommendations and find what you need faster with Mira, your AI assistant powered by Microsoft Copilot.” Below the text is a large blue button with a green chat icon and the words “Ask Mira.”

ID4: A blue-to-teal gradient graphic displaying the Disability:IN logo at the top. Large white text reads: “Everything you need to accelerate disability inclusion.” Below is a screenshot of the Disability:IN Partner Portal dashboard showing navigation options, partnership information, deadlines, news and announcements, and upcoming events. A blue button at the bottom reads: “Explore more features at the link in caption!”]

09/22/2026

What do cruise control, reach extenders, and botox have in common?

Disability-driven innovation.

Many tools, products, and technologies developed to improve accessibility have become part of everyday society, enhancing experiences and outcomes for a wide range of people.

These examples highlight just a few of the innovations influenced by disability perspectives and experiences. What would you add to this list?

[ID1: Vertical graphic with a dark blue gradient background and subtle curved shapes. The white Disability:IN logo appears in the upper-right corner. Large text reads, “wait...” in white, “that’s” in green italics, and “accessibility?” in white. White decorative lines extend from the right side and across the lower portion of the graphic.

ID2: Vertical blue graphic with green text at the top reading, “Wait that’s accessibility?” A large white heading reads, “Cruise Control.” Supporting text reads, “Originally developed by a blind engineer to improve ride smoothness, cruise control has since become a standard feature valued for both comfort and fuel efficiency.” A white speedometer icon appears at the bottom, surrounded by white lines and an arrow. The Disability:IN icon appears in the lower-right corner.

ID3: Vertical blue graphic with green text at the top reading, “Wait that’s accessibility?” A large white heading reads, “Botox.” Supporting text reads, “FDA-approved in 1989 to treat Strabismus and Blepharospasm, Botox’s wrinkle-smoothing side effect led to the world’s most popular cosmetic procedure.” White line icons of a medicine vial and syringe appear at the bottom, surrounded by white lines and an arrow. The Disability:IN icon appears in the lower-right corner.

ID4: Vertical blue graphic with green text at the top reading, “Wait that’s accessibility?” A large white heading reads, “Reach Extenders.” Supporting text reads, “A tool originally designed to help wheelchair users access high or low items is now widely used for litter cleanups and retrieving objects.” A white line illustration of a reach extender appears near the bottom, surrounded by white lines and an arrow. The Disability:IN icon appears in the lower-right corner.

ID5: Vertical blue graphic with green text at the top reading, “Wait that’s accessibility?” A large white heading reads, “Dark Mode.” Supporting text reads, “Initially introduced to help reduce visual sensitivity, dark mode has since become a popular choice for minimizing eye strain and extending battery life.” A white brightness icon appears at the bottom, surrounded by white lines and an arrow. The Disability:IN icon appears in the lower-right corner.

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