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About the Kenya Business and Disability Network
The Kenya Business and Disability Network aims to create a national workforce culture that is respectful and welcoming of people with disabilities.
Our goal is to make sure that employment policies and practices in companies of all types are inclusive of people with disabilities.
We also work to increase awareness about the positive relationship between disability inclusion and business success.
The Kenya Business and Disability Network is a unique platform for business-to-business support and peer-to-peer learning on disability inclusion issues. The Network facilitates the exchange of knowledge through face-to-face meetings, as well as hand holding each other and sharing of tools.
The Network also supports businesses’ initiatives on disability inclusion. We provide technical advice and facilitate contact with the Global business and disability initiatives, organizations of persons with disabilities ( OPDs), partners and office of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Our members lead by example. Through the Network, they share good practices and lessons learned, explore innovative policies and approaches, and highlight the benefits of including people with disabilities as part of a truly diverse workforce.
The Win-Win of Disability Inclusion in Businesses
15% of the world’s population has some form of disability. These one billion people are often excluded from employment due to negative misconceptions about their ability to contribute in the workplace. But by focusing on skills rather than stereotypes, companies can gain access to a huge pool of untapped talent and maximize the potential of their workforce.
The business case of workplace diversity has been well-established. Employees with diverse experiences have different approaches to problem-solving and can increase a company’s capacity for innovation. Companies that are disability-inclusive report higher levels of retention, engagement and loyalty among their employees. Businesses that show a real commitment to disability inclusion also enjoy a better reputation among customers and are better positioned to move into new markets.
When businesses commit to including people with disabilities, everyone wins.
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