👥 ERG Leadership

Executive Sponsor(s)

• {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}

Group Lead(s)

• {Group Lead Name(s)}

Impact Champions

• {Employee Name(s)}

📍 Group Name Ideas

Accessibility & Inclusion Focused

• Accessibility @ {Company Name}
• Disability Employee Resource Group
• Accessibility & Inclusion Network
• Disability & Accessibility Network
• Accessible Together
• Ability Network

Disability & Neurodiversity Focused

• Abled and Disabled Allies Partnering Together (ADAPT)
• True Ability Employee Resource Group
• Disability Interest Forum
• disABILITY Outreach and Inclusion Team
• Neurodiversity & Accessibility Network
• Different Minds, Shared Success

📋 Groups Profile Information

Short Description

{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for employees with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurodivergent employees, caregivers, and allies.

Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster belonging, advance accessibility, support professional growth, promote disability inclusion, and help create a workplace where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Employees of all backgrounds are welcome to learn, participate, and support accessibility and inclusion efforts.

Highlights

🌟 Executive Sponsor

{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.

They are passionate about supporting this community because:

"{Insert quote from sponsor}"

👥 Group Lead Spotlight

{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.

Their favorite nonprofit is:

{Nonprofit Name}

One accessibility practice they wish more workplaces embraced is:

{Accessibility Insight}

Suggested Group Statistics

Internal Metrics

• % of employees at {Company Name} who identify as having a disability
• Number of ERG members
• Accessibility training participation
• Volunteer hours contributed by members
• Donations made through group campaigns
• Event participation rate
• Activity Feed engagement

Community Insights

• Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States lives with a disability.
• Many disabilities are non-visible, including chronic health conditions, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and neurodivergence.
• Accessible workplaces benefit all employees by improving communication, flexibility, and inclusion.
• Employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and innovation to organizations.

Tip: Internal participation, accessibility, and engagement metrics are often more meaningful to employees than workforce-wide employment statistics.

💬 Activity Feed Ideas

Discussion Prompts

• What accessibility practice has made the biggest difference in your work experience?
• Share a tool, technology, or accommodation that helps you thrive.
• Recommend a book, podcast, or resource about disability inclusion.
• Highlight a nonprofit making an impact in the disability community.
• Share a story about inclusion or belonging that has influenced you.

Engagement Campaigns

• Accessibility Awareness Month Spotlight Series
• Employee Storytelling Campaign
• Inclusive Technology Showcase
• Disability Pride Month Stories
• Accessibility Improvement Ideas Challenge

❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas

Accessibility & Inclusion Campaign

Support nonprofits focused on:

• Disability advocacy
• Independent living
• Inclusive education
• Adaptive sports
• Assistive technology
• Employment opportunities
• Accessibility innovation
• Community inclusion

Employee Choice Campaign

Invite employees to nominate and vote on disability-focused organizations that are meaningful to them.

Disability Pride Month Campaign

Celebrate disability identity, visibility, and inclusion through employee-driven giving and volunteerism.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

Consider volunteer opportunities such as:

• Adaptive sports programs
• Mentoring students with disabilities
• Accessibility audits for community organizations
• Assistive technology support
• Inclusive recreation programs
• Special Olympics events
• Community inclusion programs
• Educational advocacy initiatives

🛠️ Recommended Resources

Articles & Research

• U.S. Department of Labor - Disability Resources
• Best Practices for Leading an Inclusive Culture
• Accessibility & Etiquette
• Accessible Meeting & Event Checklist

Educational Resources

• Digital Accessibility Guidelines
• Inclusive Communication Resources
• Neurodiversity in the Workplace
• Accessibility Awareness Training

Videos & Podcasts

• Disability leadership stories
• Accessibility innovation discussions
• Neurodiversity workplace perspectives
• Employee storytelling sessions

📆 Suggested Events

July

• Disability Pride Month Celebration
• Employee Storytelling Series
• Accessibility Awareness Workshop

October

• Invisible Disabilities Week Programming
• Inclusive Leadership Panel
• Accessibility in the Workplace Session

December

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• Community Volunteer Event
• Accessibility Innovation Showcase

Throughout the Year

• Accessibility Lunch & Learns
• Executive Fireside Chats
• Inclusive Design Workshops
• Neurodiversity Awareness Sessions
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Nonprofit Spotlight Series

💟 Nonprofits We Love

• Check out our Inclusivity in Sports Nonprofit Collection