Case Study: Intertek
Overview:
We partnered with Intertek to deliver comprehensive training on Disability Awareness, Language, and the Social Model of Disability to 43,800 employees in 1,000 locations worldwide. The goal was to equip teams with the foundational knowledge and tools to foster a more inclusive workplace while aligning company-wide language and approach, and enable them to hire more professionals from the Disabled community.
Key Focus Areas:
- Disability Awareness & Inclusive Language: Educated employees on the importance of disability inclusion and the shift from outdated models to the Social Model of Disability.
- Access & Accommodations Training: Provided guidance on workplace accessibility and best practices for creating an equitable environment.
- Actionable Inclusion Strategies: Helped teams set measurable goals to integrate disability inclusion into daily operations.
- Global Alignment: Ensured that employees across different regions adopted a unified approach to disability inclusion.
Impact:
Through this training, Intertek empowered its workforce with the confidence and knowledge to drive disability inclusion at scale, embedding accessibility and equity into its corporate culture.
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