Disability is often under-discussed in DEI conversations, with the spotlight typically being on gender, race and, to some extent, sexuality — so why are many employers falling short?
According to Mercer and Global Disability Inclusion, only 14% of companies are studying disability as part of their DEI research. While that’s a jump from 8% in 2011, it’s obvious companies have some work to do. Part of the issue is that disabilities aren’t always apparent from appearances. In fact, only 1% of disabled employees reported having a visible disability, according to Mercer and Global Disability Inclusion. Over 50% reported their disability stemming from a mental challenge, 16% said it was cognitive learning disability and 11% said it was neurological.
