2026 Virginia Ability Business Forum: Building More Inclusive Workplaces Together

On March 19, 2026, Virginia Ability hosted the 2026 Virginia Ability Business Forum at

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia, bringing together business

leaders, HR professionals, and disability inclusion experts under the theme “Accessing

Granted: Unlocking Opportunity Together.” The event focused on advancing intentional

inclusive hiring and expanding workforce opportunities for people with disabilities.

The program opened with remarks from Chair Joe Williams, followed by discussions

with Craig Leen and Lindsey Komisin on disability inclusion, ADA compliance, and

evolving workplace policy. A concluding panel of business and community leaders

shared practical strategies and success stories for building more inclusive workplaces.

The forum reinforced Virginia Ability’s commitment to helping employers strengthen

accessibility, improve hiring practices, and create more equitable workforce

opportunities.