June 6, 2023
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Collaboration and Inclusivity: Crucial Advice for Business Owners and Leaders

In today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving business world, effective collaboration and inclusivity have become pivotal in driving growth and success for companies in every industry. Leaders must be able to foster a collaborative culture that welcomes feedback, different perspectives, and ideas from all employees. Building such a culture requires a conscious effort, and there are practical strategies you can embrace as a business owner or leader to promote collaboration and inclusivity within your organization. Below, […]
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November 10, 2022
How to Attract Differently-Abled Employees
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How to Attract Differently-Abled Employees

By Susanne Tanner of AbleSafety.org A diverse workplace can increase productivity by introducing people and perspectives from all walks of life. To attract differently-abled new hires, though, you might need to make a few changes to your company’s current structure. The rate of unemployment among differently-abled people in the United States is 28.8%, meaning there’s already a huge pool of highly qualified individuals that you can access if you make the necessary changes. Here are […]
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February 15, 2022
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Internship Opportunity: Virginia Ability

Virginia Ability is a business-to-business association focused on building inclusive communities and cultures through disability diversity in the workplace. A private non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia Ability provides straightforward solutions to help businesses build distinctively inclusive cultures that are accessible for all employees. We seek an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to take part in a 10-week, 30-hour week internship earning $14.00/hour designed to develop the skills you need to launch a successful career in a […]
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September 11, 2020
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Virginia has been a forerunner in the struggle for civil rights and equality of individuals with disabilities

Read the recent article Americans with Disabilities Act born of Virginia’s struggle for equality from Virginia Ability’s Community Advisory Council partner, Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), by Commissioner Kathryn Hayfield. This month celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Virginians with Disabilities Act and the 30th anniversary of the ADA. Virginia Ability has championed this cause since its inception. The story of Virginia Ability begins with the Business Leadership Network (BLN) that was originally established in 1994 through the […]
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