11/05/2026
“We cannot expect someone to feel safe being themselves if their differences are not accepted.”
Adult Literacy Ohio learner Taylor shares her experiences navigating employment, the importance of understanding different communication and learning styles, and why employers need to make space for everyone's strengths.
Read Taylor's perspective on building more inclusive workplaces and communities.
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, the conversation about inclusion at work must continue beyond October.
In our latest blog post, ElevateDD Voices Fellow Taylor shares her perspective on what it means to belong in the workplace. Drawing from her own experiences and a recent Big Table conversation, Taylor explores why meaningful employment must include a sense of connection and belonging.
Read Taylor’s perspective on why belonging matters at work and beyond: https://www.elevatedd.org/news/more-than-a-job-the-importance-of-connection-and-belonging
