As a membership organization, Disability: IN North Carolina collaborates with our business network of innovative leaders to recognize the value of corporate culture and accessible innovation by promoting the full participation of people with disabilities.
Disability inclusion is a business imperative.
Companies that prioritize disability inclusion outperform their peers financially while differentiating themselves in the marketplace. They build a sustainable competitive advantage by embedding disability inclusion and accessibility into their business strategy.
Disability:IN North Carolina is your Business Partner for Disability Inclusion. We serve as the voice for North Carolina businesses to enhance their disability advantage. By offering strategic solutions to remove barriers, increase effectiveness of recruiting and employment practices and increase productivity through the use of accommodations.
- Recruitment & Employment: Implement effective job posting, interview, and onboarding practices.
- Culture: Create a climate of increased engagement that recognizes the contributions of unique backgrounds and perspectives.
- Accommodations: Consult with DI-NC to understand the link between accommodations and accessibility with enhanced productivity while removing barriers for employees with disabilities.
- Network: Connect with businesses throughout NC to share best practices and build business partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships
As the 2020 Disability:IN Affiliate of the Year, Disability:IN North Carolina serves as the collective voice for North Carolina businesses and other stakeholders committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace.
- DI-NC Members and Sponsors: As a membership organization, we serve our business members and sponsors by connecting them to a network of innovative business leaders who recognize the value of a corporate culture inclusive of everyone.
- Charlotte Area Liaison Group (CALG): The Charlotte Area Liaison Group (CALG). CALG is a professional organization dedicated to human resources professionals and business owners with responsibilities for Department of Labor compliance issues. Membership in CALG can provide companies with current information and contacts to aid you in addressing compliance issues that include Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. See: cailginc.org
2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion in North Carolina Employer Awards
Disability:IN North Carolina proudly announces the 2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion in North Carolina Employer Awards. Companies recognized with the award are those companies who are top scorers (i.e. receive a score of 80 or above) on the Disability Index, members of Disability:IN North Carolina and companies who have demonstrated their commitment to disability inclusion in North Carolina.
The Disability Index recognizes companies that adhere to leading inclusion practices outlined in the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs as administered by our parent, Disability:IN.
If you are interested in participating in the benchmarking survey, registration for the 2025 Disability Index opens in Fall 2024.
Disability:IN North Carolina Signature Programs
CommunAbility Mentoring: The Disability:IN North Carolina / CommunAbility mentoring program matches business mentors to students or young adults with disabilities for mentoring sessions that take place throughout their senior year in high school, technical training, college, or university. Our CommunAbility Mentoring helps companies expand their pipeline of diverse talent to include students with disabilities while increasing employee engagement.
CommunAbility Consulting: provides custom designed consulting services to help your business improve disability hiring and retention and comply with OFCCP and Employment first regulations. Through our CommunAbility Consulting program, Disability:IN North Carolina partners with your business to craft a disability inclusion strategy for successful recruitment, selection and hiring practices.