DC Metro BLN, May 1, 2013Lori Golden, EY Abilities Strategy Leader

Enabling all abilities: a roadmap for inclusion

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Four keys to successful inclusion of people with all abilities

► Recruit the best – in whatever “bodysuit” – hire for talent

► Provide the tools, resources, information, environment and equipment needed to excel - enable

► Focus on career growth – plan to advance

► Educate everyone – not just key groups – be holistic

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We have several abilities-focused networks

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► 200 members, with/without disabilities, all ranks, regions► Focus on firm-wide changes► Advise on initiatives, materials; create activities to build awareness

Abilities Champions► By region and functional group► Improve how EY processes impact people with disabilities

Caregivers Circle; Parents Network► Knowledge resource and support groups► External experts run calls; post information on internal sites

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Our first area of focus is safety and productivity.

► Emergency evacuation plans, audits, education

► Work adjustment consultations (accommodations)

► Accessibility in technology, communications, environment, meetings, events,

business processes

► Embedding ergonomics into

our builds and buying

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Our second area of focus is career development.

► We plan ahead so disability doesn’t limit opportunities► Career paths► Performance issues ► Changes in business process► Flexibility

► We offer individual support as needed► Coaching and mentoring► Consulting► Networking internally and externally

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Our third area of focus is awareness and education.

► Key groups – recruiters, human resources, managers, trainers, technology staff

► Build visibility through embedding in business group events, communications

► Include in online newsletters, meetings and events

► Include messages and photos in sites and materials

► Wide range of resources posted on an internal site

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We use a variety of materials including quick reference guides

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and videos that tell stories.

► AccessAbilities video – our people discuss working with disabilities and how each of us can be more inclusive

► AccessAbilities “minutes” – EY peopleshare true storiesabout working with disabilities that teach

what and what not to do

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We create handbooks on special topics

Getting support, supporting others offers guidance on non-visible disabilities.

► Explains accommodations

► Discusses disclosure, building relationships

► Addresses concerns of people with disabilities, colleagues, human resources, managers

► Shares real stories and advice

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and posters to get people thinking about disabilities in new ways.