NOD is proud to partner with the companies honored by DiversityInc for their leadership in workplace diversity. Many have something in common — they also are leaders in disability inclusion. 

When I heard Barack and Michelle Obama had produced a documentary on the birth of the disability rights movement, I was anxious to find out how they pulled everything from that incredible time. Here are eight lessons I took away after watching “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.”

Collectively our ten organizations are leading conveners for business leaders in championship for diverse communities: Pan-Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, women, LGBTQ, Native Americans, persons with disabilities and employees of all and no faiths. We redouble on our mission of promoting inclusion and stand together in collaboration to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, we collectively affirm the 5-Point Action Agenda: Promote Inclusion: Advocate for a diverse and inclusive workplace and society; Raise Awareness: Highlight the unique impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable groups; Denounce Bias: Encourage individuals to report virus-linked discriminatory acts against Pan-Asians and other targeted groups and communities in the workplace and in public; Support Communities: Contribute time, knowledge and / or other resources to aid frontline workers, COVID-19 victims and families; Give Donations: Provide funds and / or other resources to support vulnerable populations of people and impacted businesses.

“The National Organization on Disability works alongside global corporate leaders to create diverse and inclusive workplaces, including breaking down the mental health stigma,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “This unprecedented health crisis requires us to collectively take action and openly talk about mental health disabilities. If employers fail to create more inclusive cultures that allow employees to feel comfortable asking for accommodations and supports as they cope with this pandemic, they will be doing a disservice to their workforce and to their brand more broadly.”