Civility in the workplace goes beyond manners—it’s a cornerstone of a thriving, inclusive, and accessible environment. For nonprofits advocating for accessibility and supporting individuals with disabilities, cultivating civility is especially important. It creates a...

In recent years, a terrible trend has emerged in online communications: the reappearance and casual use of the R-word, a term historically used as a medical descriptor but later weaponized as an insult. Despite decades of advocacy and education to eliminate its use,...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to promote inclusive employment practices. Since its inception in 1945, NDEAM has highlighted the importance of...

Creating an increasingly diverse and inclusive workplace means ensuring accessibility for all, including people with disabilities. For employers and event organizers, creating accessible events is more than just complying with legal requirements — it’s about fostering...

  As you may know, April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, celebrate neurodiversity and individual differences, and continue to advance inclusivity and connectedness throughout the community. At HireAbility, we...

Let's take it back to 2020... The world is in complete flux, and businesses are looking for ways to digitize both their customer and staff experiences. We overcame our digital challenges, finding tools to help us connect in new ways. Enter Zoom stage left. Today, we...

As the workforce becomes more diverse, it's important for employers to create a more accessible workplace that is welcoming to all. This means ensuring that all employees, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in work activities and have access to...

Accommodating employees with disabilities can seem like an added cost to businesses, but in reality, providing accommodations can have numerous benefits for both the employee and the employer. According to a report by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), 57% of...

Hiring employees with disabilities can bring numerous benefits to businesses, including increased diversity, improved morale, and increased productivity. In fact, studies have shown that employees with disabilities have higher rates of job retention and lower rates of...

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about burnout in the workplace. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, The Mayo Clinic describes it as “a special type of work-related stress—a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced...

When it comes to disability discrimination, we all know the word has a negative connotation. But, we might not understand how discrimination affects actual people.  Today, we want to share a few ways that disability discrimination affects individuals.  What is...

While you might think of October as our step into fall, Halloween, and pumpkins, there’s actually another holiday this month that we want to bring your attention to. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM for short.  This special month...

July is Disability Pride Month! It has been celebrated since 1990, but has gained more attention in recent years. If you’re unsure what this month is all about and why it was created, let us share a bit more about what Disability Pride Month means to us at HireAbility...

Here at HireAbility Spokane, we’re used to having some uncomfortable conversations. People don’t always want to share their concerns and experiences, but we try to be a place where employers and employees can learn from each other.  One topic that is particularly...