Blind people make airplane parts, and they’re good at it
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Blind people make airplane parts, and they’re good at it
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (lhblind) manufactures airplane parts working with the Boeing Company since 1952. Lhblind has around 100 employees working directly on manufacturing aerospace parts. 77% of the staff are blind, DeafBlind or blind with other disabilities. They work in positions ranging from entry-level, non-technical work all the way up to supervisory roles and everything in between. See how lhblind creates Diverse, Sustainable, and Meaningful Employment and makes the workplace accessible for staff to thrive. Diversity and inclusion workplaces support people with physical disabilities, one type of diversity.
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EY, Google, Merck, Microsoft, Salesforce and Twitter Are among First 20 Companies to Sign the Procure Access Statement Facilitated by Disability:IN
20 companies have joined the Procure Access initiative which encourages companies to buy and sell technology and other products and services that are accessible, usable and inclusive to people with disabilities. These companies include AT&T, Booz Allen Hamilton, CVS Health, EY, Fable, Fidelity Investments, Google, International Flavors and Fragrances, Intel, Merck, Microsoft, Pearson, Protiviti, Robert Half, Salesforce, T-Mobile, Twitter, United Natural Foods, Vispero and Yahoo!. Inclusive procurement results in a workplace, marketplace, and supply chain with more accessible, useful products and services for their employees, customers, and the general public. Yahoo Finance has the story.
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With water shortage and heat waves sweeping across the globe, have you imagined you could turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis? Did you know equipment like lawnmowers and leaf blowers contribute to 29 percent of all global carbon monoxide and 4 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions annually? How can we contribute to the natural ecosystem to draw in pollinating insects? Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that aims to use as little water as possible while still maintaining aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly landscaping. PBS shows us how.
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Celebrate Diversity with your Staff, Clients and Business Partners
Get recognized for your DEI efforts and commitment by getting Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace™ (DEI Workplace™) Certified. Making your progress known to the people who matter – your team, your employees, and your clients – is key to your success.