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Voya Financial named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,’ earns ‘2020 Marketplace Innovator Award’

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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the third consecutive year.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the third consecutive year.
  • Voya also earned the 2020 Marketplace Innovator Award for its campaign sharing messages of inclusivity, kindness and anti-bullying in collaboration with two individuals with disabilities.
  • The Marketplace Innovator Award, presented by Disability:IN, recognizes a company for an external communications campaign that includes powerful and positive images of people with disabilities.
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), helps Americans plan, invest and protect their savings to get ready to retire better.

Sodexo Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the 6th Consecutive Year

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"We are proud to be named as one of the 'Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion' and commit to continuing our work in this space.

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  • "We are proud to be named as one of the 'Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion' and commit to continuing our work in this space.
  • In January, Sodexo was recognized on Bloomberg's 2020 Gender Equality Index and FORTUNE'S 2019 list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices.
  • Disability:IN, formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network, is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized as a Leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion"

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PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)is proud to be recognized for the 2ndyear in a row by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion."

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)is proud to be recognized for the 2ndyear in a row by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion."
  • The DEI is the nation's most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool used to survey employers' disability policies, practices and initiatives.
  • CHOP also received a 100 out of 100 score and ranked as a top-rated organization for the second straight year.
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital.

Baxter Ranks in Top 10% on 2020 Disability Equality Index

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Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, announced today it has been named a top-scoring company on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) by Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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  • Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, announced today it has been named a top-scoring company on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) by Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.
  • At Baxter, everyone is welcomed and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, whether working virtually or in a Baxter facility.
  • Baxter has consistently received a top score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index and has secured a top 10% spot on the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index.
  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices.

MetLife Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index

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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth year in a row.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth year in a row.
  • The 2020 index measured culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier diversity, and approach to disability inclusion in non-U.S. operations.
  • The MetLife Diverse Abilities inclusion network champions disability inclusion and awareness among MetLife employees, customers and communities, helping people with disabilities access essential resources and take advantage of opportunities.
  • MetLife also supports entrepreneurship and innovation among people with disabilities by partnering with organizations such as Disability:IN to identify Disability Owned Business Enterprises.

MassMutual Earns Perfect Score on 2020 Disability Equality Index

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The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a prominent benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Americas top 200 revenue grossing law firms (Am Law 200) to gauge their level of disability workplace inclusion against competitors.

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  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a prominent benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Americas top 200 revenue grossing law firms (Am Law 200) to gauge their level of disability workplace inclusion against competitors.
  • The DEI was first launched in 2015 and is acknowledged today as the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates.
  • In 2020, 247 corporations, including 143 Fortune 500 and 154 Fortune 1000 utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
  • The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices.

Viasat Named a Top-Scoring Company on the 2020 Disability Equality Index

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CARLSBAD, Calif., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it has been named to the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it has been named to the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
  • The DEI is a prominent benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to gauge their level of disability workplace inclusion.
  • First launched in 2015, the DEI is acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tools designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates.
  • Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Quest Diagnostics Named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Third Consecutive Year

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"Our commitment to disability inclusion is incorporated in everything we do," said Cecilia McKenney, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Quest Diagnostics.

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  • "Our commitment to disability inclusion is incorporated in everything we do," said Cecilia McKenney, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Quest Diagnostics.
  • "With programs such as an autism hiring initiative, our DiverseAbilities Employee Business Network, and disability inclusiveness training for leaders and employees, we work every day to ensure we foster an inclusive workplace at Quest."
  • This is the third consecutive year Quest has been recognized by the DEI, which is acknowledged as the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates.
  • "The Disability Equality Index top scoring companies represent those businesses that have invested in accessibility and inclusion across their enterprise.

Disability Equality Index reveals 2020 “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

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The Disability Equality Index top scoring companies represent those businesses that have invested in accessibility and inclusion across their enterprise.

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  • The Disability Equality Index top scoring companies represent those businesses that have invested in accessibility and inclusion across their enterprise.
  • This years top scoring Disability Equality Index companies are demonstrating their commitment to many of the numerous leading disability inclusion practices featured in the DEI, recognizing that theres still room for improvement.
  • The 2020 DEI report highlights industry trends and the progress of advancing disability inclusion in business.
  • For the full 2020 DEI Report, list of top-scoring companies, and to register for the 2021 DEI, please visit DisabilityEqualityIndex.org .

United Spinal Launches 'ADA Corporate Challenge' Campaign To Recognize Companies Advancing Disability Access and Inclusion

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Now more than ever before, it is vital to support disability awareness and to ensure our community's independence and human rights are met with understanding, inclusion, and decisive action," said James Weisman, United Spinal president and CEO.

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  • Now more than ever before, it is vital to support disability awareness and to ensure our community's independence and human rights are met with understanding, inclusion, and decisive action," said James Weisman, United Spinal president and CEO.
  • In return, United Spinal is spotlighting the submissions on their website and social media, showcasing how these companies are driving progress toward a more inclusive society.
  • brings together United Spinal members, partners, and the larger disability community to strengthen the ADA through education, advocacy and action.
  • United Spinal has actively promoted disability rights and inclusion since its founding in 1946.