CAI, a global services firm, today announced it received the
maximum score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® and has
been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for People with
Disabilities” by Disability:IN for four years running.
The index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool
for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace
inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance
across industry sectors. In 2024, 542 corporations, including 71
Fortune 100 and 220 Fortune 500, utilized the Disability Equality
Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts. It was
initiated with insights from a diverse advisory committee and aims
to impact the unemployment and underemployment of the 1.3 billion
individuals with disabilities globally.
“Fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for our
neurodivergent team members and all employees is a commitment we
uphold with unwavering dedication,” said Tom Salvaggio, president
and CEO at CAI. “Annually, we anticipate the insights from
Disability:IN’s index to validate our steadfast efforts, but more
importantly we look to it as the beacon on our disability-inclusive
journey. Achieving a top score again this year reaffirms that
accessibility and inclusion are at our core, empowering everyone to
reach their highest potential.”
"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow,”
said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. “Their
dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top
talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable
performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a
future where everyone can contribute and thrive."
The index has been a collaborative effort of Disability:IN and
the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) since
2015 and measures various categories: Culture & Leadership;
Enterprise-wide Access; Employment Practices (Benefits;
Recruitment; Employment, Education, Retention & Advancement;
Accommodations); Community Engagement; Supplier Diversity; and
Responsible Procurement (Non-Weighted). High achievers with scores
of 80 or higher earn the title of “Best Place to Work for
Disability Inclusion”.
In addition to CAI’s score on the benchmark, Kellie Mater, chief
marketing officer at CAI, has joined Disability:IN’s CMO & CCO
Coalition. The coalition focuses on driving disability inclusion in
marketing to deliver measurable and tangible actions. With goals on
employment and thought leadership initiatives, the coalition leads
change in fostering a diverse professional community.
To learn more about CAI’s culture, visit
https://www.cai.io/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
To browse open jobs at CAI, visit
https://careers.cai.io/us/en
To learn more about Disability:IN’s CMO and CCO Coalition, visit
https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/committees/cmo-cco-coalition/
About CAICAI is a global services firm with
over 8,700 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1
billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and
technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and
communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and
focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made
solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial
sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the
enterprise.
Learn how CAI powers the possible at www.cai.io
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index has become the leading
independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of
corporate disability inclusion policies and programs, and is now
trusted by more than 70% of the United States Fortune 100 and
nearly half of the Fortune 500. Such companies must increasingly
consider how emerging global reporting directives and stakeholder
expectations surrounding social and corporate governance factors
impact their operational, cultural, reputational and financial
performance.
The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective,
forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed
to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a
comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories: Culture
& Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices,
Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Participating
companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with
those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of “Best Places
to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark year.
Findings from a two-year Global Disability Equality Index pilot
informed the launch of a scored benchmark that opened in 2024 to
seven new countries in addition to the United States. These
include: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines,
and the United Kingdom. Now in its 10th year, the Disability
Equality Index has grown nearly 7x since 2015, expanding from 80
companies in its first year to 542 in 2024. Collectively, the 2024
edition received 753 submissions spanning the eight benchmarked
countries.
About the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change,
increasing the political and economic power for people with
disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans
with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability
inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 corporations
partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social
impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion
benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index;
best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and
engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.
ContactDerek HermanExecutive Director of
CommunicationsCAIderek.herman@cai.io