Category: The Workplace
Why Companies Should Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace can bring about a multitude of unexpected benefits and surprising results. Neurodiversity speaks to the idea that individuals experience and interact with their environment differently than others. This can influence how they learn and process new ideas, how they perceive the world around them, and how they approach various problems. […]
John McFall: The First Astronaut with a Disability
There isn’t much that an individual living with a disability can’t do, especially now that the first paralympic sprinter will be joining the European Space Agency (ESA) as the world’s first astronaut with a disability. John McFall, who is currently working as a doctor, was accepted as one of the 17 candidates, out of 22,500 […]
Intentionally Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace
Creating a disability-inclusive workplace is much more than simply hiring individuals who live with disabilities. By actively seeking qualified disabled individuals and offering them long-term support once they’re hired, you can foster a culture that embraces and supports the success of people living with disabilities. Direct Care Innovations recommends following the strategies below to build […]
Employers Become Intentional About Adults with Autism in the Workplace
There has never been a more opportune time for adult employees on the autism spectrum in the workplace when it comes to employment. Some high-profile companies have taken the lead, and many others seek to be more inclusive. Coincidentally, neurodiversity falls squarely within corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Naturally, Direct Care Innovations praises […]