5 Tips for Being Effective When Working Remotely

As the global workforce navigates changes to where and how we do business during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, I wanted to share some tips for my brothers and sisters in

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What Message Will You Share About Your Commitment to the Disability Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

A few weeks ago, just as the majority of companies were making the decision to request employees work remotely in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, our leadership decided to give

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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

Saturday, June 6th there was a March in DC, protesting the death of George Floyd, by black disabled people; #BlackDisabledLivesMatter. Many black people with disabilities have been brutalized by the

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Memories of Cheryl Sensenbrenner by Her “Democrat Friend”

I met Cheryl Sensenbrenner in 2007 when she served as the board chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); I knew immediately that we would become friends.

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Access for All

It always is such an honor to participate in informational exchanges with the U.S. State Department. I have enjoyed my trips to Panama, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and Kazakhstan. Although

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Welcome 2022

When looking back over the past two years, our Bender story is one of perseverance and commitment. I want to thank our customers who have stood by me and been

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Winter Access

Here in Pittsburgh, we sit just a few hours south of the Great Lakes region snowbelt that runs along the Lake Erie shoreline and covers parts of northeastern Ohio and

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Office Space Solutions that Consider Accessibility for Employees with Disabilities Hard to Find

As with many businesses, my company has experienced changes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in the decision to reconsider and redefine what the workplace will look like

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Stand Out as a Candidate with Two Little Words

It seems to be becoming more and more frequent that candidates ask our recruitment team if the thank you note is a thing of the past. There are some things

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Mental Health Disability Disclosure at Work: A Candid Discussion of Why We Don’t Disclose Part 1

Over the years, many employers have shared their struggles with getting employees with mental health disabilities to identify as an individual with a disability. They have increased opportunities to identify

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