Together We Rock! has a number of free resources designed for corporations, community organizations and educational institutions to inspire learning and champion leadership to create more accessible and inclusive communities. The “Myths and Misconceptions” and “Words Matter” are two of the most popular resources.

An education advocacy organization called People for Education says “special needs” students in the Province of Ontario are increasingly being asked to stay home. During the four-year period of 2014-2018, the organization has noted an increase in the number of elementary and secondary school Principals who report recommending a special education student stay home for at least part of the school day.

There are three key themes in making products and marketing accessible and inclusive. By embracing these themes, technology companies can ensure that their products and their marketing addresses the entire population of customers. Universal design, inclusive design and inclusive marketing are key says Mohanbir Sawhney, a professor at the Kellogg School of Management.

Here are four things to know about how employers consider hiring and disability, according to David Lewis, President of OperationsInc. (www.operationsinc.com). In his interview with Marketplace.org, Lewis stated that larger companies are often more accessible.