This will navigate you to Accenture.com Sign In page. Current Country: USA About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Enabling change for persons with disabilities All of our people play a part in delivering on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. That’s why we create an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone to thrive. The true value of inclusion We know that behind every great change is a great person. And that the more inclusive an organization is, the more successful it becomes. That’s why we are constantly enabling change so everyone can contribute equally. Our people with disabilities have access to the latest technology, tools and training to create a barrier-free workplace, supported by over 36,000 Persons with Disabilities Champions in 52 countries. We believe in the power of inclusion: to change lives, to create better results… and to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. View Transcript Disability inclusion is really personal for me, and I am proud of the work we are doing at Accenture. We set goals, have an action plan and are measuring our progress. But we also have much more to do. Julie Sweet Chair & CEO Celebrating our people We see opportunities through our visual impairment Ike Tallerine and Tom Lounibos READ MORE Workplace accessibility is different when you walk in our shoes Accenture people from around the globe. READ MORE How we’re driving technology accessibility in the workplace Stephen Cutchins, Accenture Federal Services Accessibility Lead READ MORE How autism helps propel my blockchain career forward Christine Leong, Managing Director, Blockchain MPS Digital Identity Lead READ MORE View Transcript Seeing opportunities through visual impairment Ike Tallerine and Tom Lounibos Voices of Change – Persons with Disabilities Creating a job for everyone Celebrating global disability inclusion at Accenture See how inclusive cultures drive innovation Include employees with disabilities; unlock growth Our new global research finds companies that fully include employees with disabilities grow faster than their peers. Yet, employees with disabilities around the world told us that they often feel excluded and unsupported. It’s no wonder that 77% of employees and 80% of leaders with disabilities choose not to be transparent about their disability at work. What can be done? In order for employees with disabilities to feel their full potential can be reached, the workplace culture must change – but first leaders must see the need. More than 60% of leaders believe their companies are supportive, but only 20% of employees with a disability feel the organization is fully committed to this support. We uncovered eight important factors, from visible role models to flexible work, that leaders can consider right now to build more inclusive cultures for all employees to unlock their – and the company’s – full potential. READ MORE *Please download the report for the accessible PDF file. Breaking down barriers At Accenture we are enabling change for disability inclusion. Creating a barrier-free workplace Our Accessibility Centers and Adjustment Request Tool reduce barriers to accessibility and enable our people with disabilities to succeed. Delivering career growth Abilities Unleashed is a leadership development program for those with disabilities and those who champion disability inclusion. AI - enabling change with advanced technology Discover how AI can unlock the incredible potential of talent with disabilities, while helping all workers thrive. Read more. Supporting employees with disabilities Read Accenture Research Managing Director, Laurie Henneborn’s HBR article on creating a safe environment for employees to disclose their disabilities. Tech and human ingenuity: a powerful combination Read Accenture’s Chief Information Officer, Penelope Prett’s blog and see how we are bringing together technology and human ingenuity to bridge the divide for persons with disabilities. The disability inclusion advantage Read our report published in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Driving the accessibility advantage with technology Accenture believes that enterprises have a powerful role to play in ensuring technology enables people with disabilities. Discover our approach to accessibility and meet the team that are innovating to deliver technology accessibility. Watch the video to hear from our IT team in Madrid and discover how Accenture is working to enable every employee to fully interact with technology regardless of their disability. LEARN MORE Enabling Technology Accessibility at Accenture See how Accenture is working to enable every single employee to interact with technology that is accessible regardless of anyone’s functional diversity. View Transcript Awards & recognition RECIPIENT OF National Organization on Disability’s Disability Employer Seal of Approval Five consecutive years RANKED NO. 2 ON DiversityInc’s top 50 companies for diversity 15 consecutive years RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Five consecutive years SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Learn about our support for Mental Wellness. READ MORE Stay in the know with our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Follow us: ABOUT US CONTACT US CAREERS LOCATIONS Privacy Statement Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Accessibility Statement Sitemap Do Not Sell My Personal Information (for CA) © 2021 Accenture. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to accenture.com! In order to provide a more relevant experience for you, we use cookies to enable some website functionality. 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