Corewell Health has been recognized as a top-scoring company in the 2024 Disability Equality Index, which is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. This acknowledgment reflects Corewell Health’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace across its entire system.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Disability Equality Index, which reflects our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for all,” said Carlos Cubia, chief inclusion, equity, diversity, and sustainability officer, Corewell Health. “While achieving a top score is an honor, we view it as a milestone rather than an endpoint. Our goal is not just to meet benchmarks, but to consistently raise the bar in making our workplace the most welcoming and accommodating it can be for people with disabilities.”
Corewell Health’s initiatives supporting team members with disabilities include: Implementing physical workplace accommodations and adaptive technologies such as the continuous promotion of closed caption features and usage of language services to promote American Sign Language needs; Partnering with the Adaptabilities Business Resource Group to optimize facilities for wheelchair users; Providing accessible workstations and ergonomic equipment; Collaborating with community partners, such as Project SEARCH, that specialize in disability employment to attract diverse talent; Engaging in partnerships with local and national organizations supporting people with disabilities including the Health Anchor News, Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and many more; Conducing disability awareness and inclusion training for leaders and team members; Performing regular audits where team members can self-report disabilities, which helps Corewell Health implement initiatives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for team members with disabilities.
“Advancing a healthy, innovative and inclusive culture is paramount to ensuring that all of our team members experience joy in the workplace,” said Tracie Morris, chief people officer, Corewell Health. “We are honored by this distinction and will continue our work to increase acceptance, improve access and foster a culture of belonging.”
For more information about Corewell Health’s commitment to disability inclusion and diversity initiatives, please visit corewellhealth.org.
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