The Forgotten Consumer: People with Disabilities
We talk regularly about people with disabilities as an untapped labor pool, representing more than 10 million people in the United States, but people with disabilities also represent the third
Mental Health Disability Disclosure at Work: A Candid Discussion of Why We Don’t Disclose Part 2
Last month, we began the discussion of why employees living with mental health disabilities aren’t comfortable disclosing their disability. This month, I want to continue this candid discussion by addressing
Breaking the Cipher: The Application Code
When looking for a career opportunity, it sometimes can feel like there is a cipher that must be broken before you can decode the language of applications and job postings.
Stop in the Name of Love: It’s Time to Embrace Disability Pride
This Valentine’s Day as we talk about and think about love, it is important to consider how we think about and talk about ourselves as people living with disabilities. Widespread
Intersectionality: Ableism and Racism
Black Health and Wellness is the 2022 Black History Month theme. There is no better time to talk about the intersectionality of ableism and racism than right now. According to
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
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
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
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
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