naRADa<p>Yesterday was UN's <a href="https://c.im/tags/InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities</span></a>. I enjoyed reading some posts from social media channels - I learned A LOT and felt even more inspired! I hope we won't limit the momentum for a day! <a href="https://c.im/tags/cdnpoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdnpoli</span></a></p><p>I participated in a survey by KPMG and the results of the survey isn't surprising me. Hope we all work together to improve <a href="https://c.im/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Disability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Disability</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/inclusivity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>inclusivity</span></a> in our society.</p><p><a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadians-with-disabilities-experience-acts-of-ableism-and-feel-underemployed-in-the-workplace-kpmg-survey-889082844.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newswire.ca/news-releases/cana</span><span class="invisible">dians-with-disabilities-experience-acts-of-ableism-and-feel-underemployed-in-the-workplace-kpmg-survey-889082844.html</span></a></p><p> Key points generated using AI:<br>>> Workplace Safety and Disclosure: Only 32% of respondents feel their workplace is a safe environment to disclose their disability.</p><p>>> Job Seeking and Underemployment:<br>* 60% of employed respondents are actively seeking new jobs due to feelings of underemployment.<br>* 60% feel underemployed, not fully utilizing their skills.</p><p>>> Experience of Ableism:<br>* 44% experienced acts of ableism within the last year.<br>* The percentage rises to 58% for those with apparent disabilities.</p><p>>> Witnessing Discrimination: 43% of respondents witnessed ableism towards colleagues in the past year.</p><p>>> Workplace Dynamics:<br>* 68% feel they must work harder than non-disabled colleagues to receive equal recognition.<br>* 81% of those currently unemployed say they have to work harder for the same recognition.</p><p>>> Support and Employer Actions:<br>* 64% feel they have allies at work who would support them against discrimination.<br>* Desired employer actions include fostering an inclusive environment (58%) and changing recruitment processes to remove barriers (45%).</p><p>>>Representation: Nearly 80% believe that more representation of persons with disabilities in leadership roles is necessary.<br>(My opinion: IMPORTANT. This year's theme was about leadership too: <a href="https://lnkd.in/gRsT4mM6" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">lnkd.in/gRsT4mM6</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>>> Need for Systemic Change:<br>* A call for organizations to educate on discrimination and ensure inclusive leadership and support measures for employees with disabilities.</p><p>Conclusion:<br>The survey underscores a critical need for organizations to address ableism, improve workplace culture, and ensure better support and opportunities for employees with disabilities to enhance their work experience and engagement.</p><p>(You are welcome to boost or copy-paste to increase the outreach!)</p>