Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

People with disabilities face numerous barriers at work, but as COVID-19 locked down the world, the shift to WFH created new professional opportunities. As businesses seek to restore normalcy post-pandemic, how can they ensure that remote and hybrid set-ups best serve workers with disabilities?

Despite being legally mandated to do so, Japanese companies are struggling to hire people with disabilities. There are opportunities for brands to help bridge this employment gap by making new roles or structures that make hiring those with disabilities a more realistic prospect.

Frustrated with the lack of disabled teen representation in tech and media, Gen Z journalist Emily Flores has launched Cripple Media. With growing expectations for brands to provide equitable tech and inclusive media, Cripple Media specifically calls for brands to support disabled teen creatives.

Companies with diverse workforces perform better than those without. Yet there’s one aspect that’s often overlooked – neurodiversity. Believing that divergent thinking can provide a competitive edge, tech firm ULTRA Testing prioritizes hiring those with varied cognitive make-ups.