Jessyka, who participated in the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center Emerging Leaders Program for College Students with Disabilities, shares how she is flourishing professionally and attributes much of her success to the initiative.

When it comes to disability inclusion in the workplace, ensuring website accessibility is a critical step for employers. If people with disabilities are unable to access your website, it is likely that you’re missing out on potential job candidates and may even have trouble retaining employees with disabilities.

For some people with disabilities, disclosing a disability and requesting accommodations in an employment setting may be a new experience. This can often be the case for employees with disabilities entering the workforce for the first time or those returning to work having recently acquired a disability whose needs may have changed.