D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Accessibility, Well being, and more

Women in the workforce

The 18th of October was World Menopause Day. According to a study by Mayo Clinic, the US alone loses 1.8 billion USD in working time a year due to the lack of menopausal supportive policies. The goal of the #HotResignation campaign is to raise awareness and make the workplace more menopause friendly.

Accessibility

Google has just announced several accessibility updates to its products. Maps, for example, will now feature wheelchair-accessible walking routes, and businesses can self-identify as disabled-owned. Read more here.

Well being

Insightful TED Talk from Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, talking about the importance of down time - and how rest can make us better at our jobs.

Inclusion

The demand for adaptive and disability-friendly clothes is growing – and the latest company to offer adaptive fashion is Victoria’s Secret, designed for women with disabilities. Read more here.