Last week, Lora Swatko represented BIT at the Cities of Inclusion conference in Philadelphia, hosted by the Special Olympics & Eagles Autism Foundation! The event is all about making Pennsylvania's cities a place where people with disabilities can thrive as respected members of an inclusive society.

#CitiesOfInclusion #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityAdvocacy #TeamBIT

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Disability employment is a core focus for us at Aira as we provide tools and support for our blind and low vision community. This month, we’re sharing stories from Aira’s team and Explorers.

This week, meet Everette Bacon, Aira’s Chief of Blindness Initiatives. Everette shares his journey of navigating employment and overcoming challenges as a blind individual. Learn about his career path, the lessons learned, and how his experiences continue to shape his work.

Aira is proud to be a trusted accommodation for hundreds of blind and low vision employees nationwide. This #NDEAM help us spread our mission to offer #AccessForAll #OnMyTerms. Share your Aira story or connect with our team to join as an Aira Access Partner today! https://aira.io/

Check out the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qnRJiiouDXI
#DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityEmployment

Aira Makes the #ZeroCall25 Shortlist! 🌍

Out of 522 nominations from 90 countries, Aira has been recognized as one of 160 top innovations in Inclusive Employment by the Zero Project. This award highlights solutions that are not only innovative but also impactful and scalable in driving global accessibility and inclusivity. We're honored to be among those recognized for advancing these goals.

Thank you to the Zero Project team and the global network of experts for this incredible honor. Stay tuned as Aira advances to the next phase of voting! The final awardees will be revealed on December 3, 2024, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. These honored innovations will be showcased at the global Zero Project Conference 2025 at the United Nations Offices in Vienna and highlighted in the Zero Project Report.

Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4dG0qoU

#ZeroCall25 #InnovationForInclusion #InclusiveEmployment #Accessibility #TechForGood

Hiring and empowering employees with disabilities is one of the most rewarding things any company can do. Learn how your organization can start.

https://www.tpgi.com/build-a-stronger-organization-with-inclusive-hiring-and-employment/

#Hiring #Disabilities #InclusiveHiring #InclusiveEmployment

"Quon Chocolate, a popular Japanese chocolatier, stands out not just for its hit product 'QUON Terrine' but for its social commitment. Founder Hiroshi Natsume's vision of employing people with disabilities has redefined corporate social responsibility. #QuonChocolate #InclusiveEmployment #socialimpact

https://joelhu.medium.com/quon-chocolate-pioneering-social-responsibility-and-excellence-in-japans-confectionery-industry-3312db3db39a?sk=599d24b65f203b66dc27efe5a3d5d4ae

Exciting news! I-Stem have partnered with Google to offer job opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Bangalore.

Apply by 13th October: Application Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1pMkPrNiBym9LR62l3CHksfuVKsYXli1urqyn9AxJulCjUA/viewform

#InclusiveEmployment #a11y #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat

Exciting news! I-Stem have partnered with Google to offer job opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Bangalore. Check out the positions below:

Apply by 13th October: Application Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1pMkPrNiBym9LR62l3CHksfuVKsYXli1urqyn9AxJulCjUA/viewform?pli=1

#InclusionForAll #InclusiveEmployment #a11y #AXSChat