Starbucks scored 100 out of 100 on a new Disability
Equality Index survey, a joint initiative of the American Association of People
with Disabilities and the U.S. Business Leadership Network.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national,
transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to receive
an objective assessment of their overall disability inclusion policies and
practices. It is an aspirational, educational, recognition tool that goes far
beyond legal compliance. It helps companies identify opportunities for
continued improvement, while building their reputations as organizations that
value diversity and inclusion.
"I am extremely pleased with the results of this
ground-breaking collaboration between members of the business and disability
communities,” said Helena Beger, Acting President and CEO of AADP. “It’s a real
testament to what can happen when people work together toward shared goals.”
The 2014 DEI was completed by 80 Fortune 1000-size
companies, representing a broad range of workplace, supply chain and
marketplace activities. Points are
awarded in four major categories:
Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-wide Access, Employment Practices,
and Community Engagement & Support Services.
To read more on this story, click here: Starbucks isRecognized as Top Employer for Disability Hiring and Inclusion
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