Ted Kennedy, Jr., Member of the Firm in the Health Care & Life Sciences practice, in the firm’s Stamford, Connecticut, office, was quoted in HR Dive on the growth of disability inclusion in the workplace.
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The index shows steady growth in disability inclusion in all industries, though it notes some areas where companies could still improve.
In a statement, Ted Kennedy, Jr., disability rights attorney and AAPD board chair, said, “Companies that champion disability inclusion significantly outperform their peers across key financial indices including revenue, net income, profit margins and shareholder returns. AAPD is truly impressed by this year’s DEI participation and we’re proud to collaborate with the business community to prioritize industry-wide disability inclusion practices.”