Why every workplace needs to promote disability inclusion
Representation really matters: why every workplace needs to promote disability inclusion. By Leandro Camilo, PwC Global Disability Inclusion Leader.
Bringing Disability Inclusion to the forefront
Our goal of building a more diverse community of professionals presents the opportunity to better include people with disabilities and those who care for them. We are committed to fostering an environment where people with disabilities are included, feel empowered to be themselves and have access to the support and adjustments they need to thrive.
In 2020, PwC’s Global Chairman, Bob Moritz, and a number of Territory Senior Partners (TSPs) became signatories of the Valuable 500, a global movement putting disability on the business leadership agenda. As part of this, PwC made a commitment to appoint a Global Disability Leader to drive accelerated and lasting change across the network. In September 2021, Leandro Camilo, a Partner, and the Inclusion & Diversity Leader, PwC Brazil, was appointed. Learn more about Leandro and his commitment to Disability Inclusion. (View the transcript)
In 2022, we released our network's first Global Disability Inclusion Strategy, focussed on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities at PwC and those who have caring responsibilities, as well as people in the wider communities in which we work. This strategy articulates our vision and the areas we will focus on to drive change across the network. All member firms will be asked to take a minimum level of action over the next three years.
Hear more about our strategy from Leandro Camilo, our Global Disability Leader, and from our people who share why Disability Inclusion is important to them and the actions we are hoping to take together.
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Celebrating Disability Inclusion
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024
IDPD aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society.
At PwC, we are committed to fostering an environment where people with disabilities are included, feel empowered to be themselves and have access to the support and adjustments they need to thrive.
This year, building on a successful Paralympic Games, Paris 2024, we are marking IDPD by raising up and amplifying the voices of Paralympians, including some of our very own PwC Paralympians. We believe that representation and role-modeling really matters, find out why in Leandro Camilo’s (PwC’s Global Disability Inclusion Leader) IDPD leadership blog. We’re also delivering a number of accessible global events to create stronger disability inclusion awareness while sharing the experiences of an amazing Paralympian along with insights from a number of our leaders. On IDPD, and every day, we are committed to continuing to make Disability Inclusion progress. Be inspired by learning more about the experiences of our PwC Paralympians in our IDPD video.
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You can also scroll down to the solver and solution section of this page to explore more stories shared by our role models with disabilities and learn more about some of our disability programmes in place across the PwC network.
“I hope that in the coming months and years we can move the needle when it comes to Disability Inclusion both at PwC and in society to continue to execute on our aspirational vision to foster an environment where people with disabilities are included, feel empowered to be themselves and have access to the support and adjustments they need to thrive.”
Solution and solver profiles
We are actively increasing awareness and understanding of disability across the PwC network and we are amplifying the voices of visible role models, at all levels. Below you can discover more about our people as they share openly about their lived experiences with a disability and how they are achieving their potential at PwC. You can also learn more about the programmes and actions that are bringing our Disability Inclusion strategy to life via our solution profiles and leadership blogs.
You can also explore solution and solver profiles relating to other dimensions of diversity on our Solution and Solver profiles page hereOpens in a new window.
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Collaborating for action
The Valuable 500
We are a member of The Valuable 500, a global business collective of 500 companies committing to put Disability Inclusion on the leadership agenda. Our public commitment on joining was to appoint a Global Disability Inclusion Leader. In October 2021, we did so by appointing Leandro Camilo, Partner and I&D Leader for PwC Brazil.
In 2024 we evolved our commitment to The Valuable 500, to align with our Global Disability Inclusion strategy as follows;
We commit to take action in line with our six areas of strategic focus;
- Leadership commitment
Elevating Disability Inclusion in line with our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Talent and representation
Focusing on increased representation of people with disabilities, both visible and non-visible.
- Culture of awareness
Increasing awareness and understanding of both visible and non-visible disabilities across the network through accessible communications, including the importance of our people committing to self education.
- Adjustments and support
Investing time in understanding the needs of our people and clients. Working with territories so there are clear policies and processes for adjustments in place.
- Data and self-identification
Fostering an environment where people feel able to share their lived experiences of having a visible or non-visible disability.
- Accessibility
Having a strong focus on accessible and inclusive design, for both our physical and digital environments.
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