IoIC was proud to partner with Valuable 500, a global movement that united over 500 companies to drive disability inclusion in business. The insightful webinar focused on how accessible internal communication was key to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
What You’ll Gain:
- Expert Insights: Learn from leading internal communication professionals, disability inclusion specialists and accessibility experts.
- Practical Strategies: Discover actionable steps to make your internal communications truly accessible.
- Inclusive Perspectives: Whether you're starting your accessibility journey or refining your approach, this session will equip you with valuable knowledge.
Featured Speakers:
Hosts:
- Jennifer Sproul, Chief Exec, IoIC
- Ryan Curtis-Johnson, Chief Communications Officer, Valuable 500
Panellists:
- Alyson Davis, Principal Internal Communications Manager (Colleague Experience), BT
- Eleanor Chipperfield, Internal Comms Creative & Channel Manager, People at Channel 4
Why This Matters: One in five people globally live with a disability. Effective internal communication is a powerful tool for driving meaningful change. Through the combined influence of the world’s most powerful business leaders and brands, Valuable 500 is driving fundamental change in how businesses approach disability inclusion. Their partners and companies represent a market cap of over $23 trillion, combined revenues of over $8 trillion, and employ 22 million people worldwide.
- Leadership: Ensuring disability inclusion is a leadership priority.
- Reporting: Closing the disability data gap to drive business accountability.
- Representation: Guaranteeing authentic representation and participation of people with disabilities at every level.
This webinar is part of Valuable 500’s journey toward SYNC25, the world’s first Accountability Summit on disability inclusion, taking place in Tokyo in 2025. SYNC25 will bring together CEOs, C-suite leaders, and global disability community representatives to review progress and accelerate action.
If you are having problems accessing the embedded video, you can access the recording directly here.
Resources discussed in the webinar:
- Channel 4's Inclusion passport template as an editable pdf
- Channel 4's SCULPT framework developed by Worcester Uni (This is being adapted into bitesize learning sessions. The plan is to use Equity and Accessibility champs to deliver the training in already scheduled department meetings, targeting that captive audience)
- BT's combined-passport
- BT Passport Introduction
- BT's Inclusive Communications for IC Professionals
Get Involved:
- Explore Valuable 500’s Resources: If you're a member, access exclusive tools, or sign up for free membership.
- IoIC’s Accessibility Resources
- Government Communication Service Inclusive and accessible communications Guidance
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