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Gary Braithwaite

Gary Braithwaite is the director of Bayliss Mobility. With over 25 years of experience in the mobility industry, Gary is an expert in assistive technology, daily living aids and disability inclusion.
Picture of Gary Braithwaite

Gary Braithwaite

Gary Braithwaite is the director of Bayliss Mobility. With over 25 years of experience in the mobility industry, Gary is an expert in assistive technology, daily living aids and disability inclusion.
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How Future Workplaces Will Work Better for People with Disabilities

Today, we feature this post, originally published in February 2019, in recognition of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. According to a major study by Accenture, 29 percent of all people were appropriately employed, compared with 75 percent of those who listed disability. Furthermore, that study made a direct link between a company’s overall profitability and its inclusiveness of people with disabilities. In fact, organizations that stand out for leadership in areas related to disability inclusion performed better in several key financial metrics. The study directly addresses one of the basic drives in any business: Return on investment. It’s part of a growing

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How Could Future Workplaces Work Better for People with Disabilities?

According to a major study by Accenture, a direct link can now be drawn between a company’s overall profitability and its inclusiveness of people with disabilities. The data found that people with disabilities are underemployed — in the U.S., 29 percent were employed, compared with 75 percent of those without a listed disability — and that organizations that stand out for leadership in areas related to disability inclusion performed better in key financial metrics. The study directly addresses one of the basic drives in any business: return on investment. It’s part of a growing body of literature that highlights the importance

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