AUSTIN,
Texas, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZP Better
Together (ZP), a leading provider of communication solutions
for the deaf and hard of hearing community, is pleased to announce
that for the fifth consecutive year it has been named one of the
"Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" and again earned a
top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®.
To view an American Sign Language interpretation of this press
release please visit ZP.
The Disability Equality Index® is the world's most comprehensive
benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 scope companies to measure
disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to
assess performance across industry sectors. Now in its
10th year, the Disability Equality Index was launched in
the United States as a joint
initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People
with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most
robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
"At ZP, each and every day, we are deeply and passionately
committed to creating a more inclusive world, it is central to who
we are," said Sherri Turpin, CEO of
ZP. "Once again, I am very honored to have ZP recognized as a Best
Place to Work. This is a very positive reflection of our ongoing
work to advance inclusion for all and I could not be prouder of our
ZP family of employees who, for the fifth year in a row, helped
make this happen. I also want to acknowledge both AAPD and
Disability:IN for their continued leadership in making a positive
impact for people with disabilities, including deaf and hard of
hearing individuals."
In 2024, 542 corporations, including 71 Fortune 100 and 220
Fortune 500, utilized the Disability Equality Index to benchmark
their disability inclusion efforts. This year's Disability Equality
Index measured: culture and leadership; enterprise-wide access;
employment practices (benefits, recruitment, employment, education,
accommodations, and retention and advancement); community
engagement; supplier diversity; and responsible procurement.
"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we're
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow,"
said Jill Houghton, President and
CEO of Disability:IN. "Their dedication to fostering inclusive
workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation
and creates sustainable performance in today's global market.
Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute
and thrive."
About ZP
ZVRS and Purple Communications (ZP),
divisions of ZP Better Together, LLC, are communications
solution-makers dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and
most innovative communication services to meet the unique needs of
each Deaf and hard-of-hearing individual. Our commitment extends
across hardware, software, and in-person solutions within these
four areas of service: Video Relay Service (VRS), Video Remote
Interpreting (VRI), Communication Access Real-Time Translation
(CART), and On-Site Interpreting. These four pillars of service are
the foundation of our commitment to the belief that every
conversation matters. Whether it is at home, on the go, at school,
or in the workplace, our mission is to grow and bridge two worlds
with innovative, accessible communication solutions, creating more
opportunities in our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. For more
information, please visit ZP.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent,
third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate
disability inclusion policies and programs, and is now trusted by
more than 70% of the United States Fortune 100 and nearly half of
the Fortune 500. Such companies must increasingly consider how
emerging global reporting directives and stakeholder expectations
surrounding social and corporate governance factors impact their
operational, cultural, reputational and financial performance.
The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective,
forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed
to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a
comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories: Culture
& Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices,
Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Participating
companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with
those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of "Best Places
to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the benchmark year.
Findings from a two-year Global Disability Equality Index pilot
informed the launch of a scored benchmark that opened in 2024 to
seven new countries in addition to the
United States. These include: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan,
the Philippines, and the
United Kingdom. Now in its 10th
year, the Disability Equality Index has grown nearly 7x since 2015,
expanding from 80 companies in its first year to 542 in 2024.
Collectively, the 2024 edition received 753 submissions spanning
the eight benchmarked countries.
About the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for
change, increasing the political and economic power for people with
disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans
with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global
organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.
More than 500 corporations partner with Disability:IN to create
long-term business and social impact through the world's most
comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool,
the Disability Equality Index; best-in-class conferences and
programs; expert counsel and engagement; and public policy
leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.
Media Contact:
Chris Estrin
ZP Better Together
chris.estrin@purple.us
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