# Best Practices for Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

> Michael Hingson, blind executive and 9/11 survivor, defines best practices for disability inclusion as building accessible cultures where every employee contributes fully — moving organizations beyond compliance into measurable performance and belonging.

Disability inclusion done right is not a checkbox — it is a competitive advantage. Michael Hingson, who led his team to safety on September 11th using skills honed as a blind professional, knows firsthand that accessibility fuels leadership, trust, and team performance. This guide gives corporate leaders, HR teams, and DEI advocates the practical framework to build workplaces where disability is recognized as a driver of innovation, not a liability to manage.

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Published: 2026-06-12
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