American Airlines Receives Top Score on the Disability Equality Index and Named Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
August 23 2017 - 08:00AM
American Airlines (Nasdaq:AAL) received the top score of 100 on the
2017 Disability Equality Index® (DEI®), and was named a “2017 DEI
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the second year
in a row. The DEI is a joint initiative between the US Business
Leadership Network® (USBLN®) and the American Association of People
with Disabilities (AAPD).
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“We are honored to be awarded such a meaningful distinction,”
commented Suzanne Boda, senior vice president – LA, Executive
Sponsor of the Disabilities Task Force and board member of the
American Association of People with Disabilities. “Here at American
we truly believe the best solutions can only be found after people
who see things and experience life differently have contributed to
the discussion.”
“American Airlines has shown its commitment to disability
inclusion by not only becoming a Founding Partner of the DEI, but
by working towards achieving the top-score of 100,” said Jill
Houghton, President and CEO of USBLN. “We applaud American Airlines
for stepping up and recognizing that not only are other
benchmarking tools inadequate for measuring disability inclusion
efforts, but that there needs to be more done in the airline
industry to include people with disabilities across the
business.”
American is a founding partner of the Disability Equality Index
survey. The survey gives companies an opportunity to reevaluate
policies and practices and determine where they stand as it relates
to being a best–in-class organization for disability inclusion
practices. American is one of just 68 companies nationwide to
receive the top score.
From the team members American hires, to the customers the
airline serves, inclusion and diversity are foundational elements
of the organization. One way that American brings this initiative
to light is through the Abilities EBRG’s well-known program, It’s
Cool to Fly American. The program provides children who have autism
and their families a simulated flight experience; from checking in
at the ticket counter, to going through security, to boarding a
flight, all aspects of travel are included in their
experience. Another is through American’s Supplier Diversity
program. American seeks out small businesses and certified
disability, service disabled veteran, veteran, minority, women, and
LGBT-owned businesses that can provide quality products and
services, reflecting our diverse team member and customer
base.
A comprehensive list of DEI top scoring companies deemed “2017
DEI Best Places to Work” can be found on the DEI website or
follow the conversation using #DEI17.
About American Airlines Group American
Airlines and American Eagle offer an average of
nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more
than 50 countries. American has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago,
Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia,
Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. American is a founding member of
the oneworld® alliance, whose members
serve more than 1,000 destinations with about 14,250 daily flights
to over 150 countries. Shares of American Airlines Group
Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. In 2015, its
stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American
on Twitter @AmericanAir and
at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About the DEI®The Disability Equality Index®
(DEI®) is a unique, joint project of US Business Leadership Council
and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). It
serves as the nation’s most trusted annual benchmarking tool
allowing America’s leading corporations to self-report their
disability policies and practices. This evolving survey then scores
each corporation on a scale from 0 to 100—100 representing the most
inclusive. The DEI was developed by the two national leaders in
consultation with the appointed DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse
and voluntary group of experts in business, policy, and disability
advocacy.
About the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD)The American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for
change, increasing the political and economic power of people with
disabilities. As a national cross disability rights organization,
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 56+ million Americans
with disabilities.
About the US Business Leadership Network®
(USBLN®)USBLN® (US Business Leadership
Network®) unites business around disability
inclusion in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace. USBLN has
more than 130 corporate partners spanning the technology,
healthcare, financial, transportation, entertainment, and retail
industries. USBLN serves as a collective voice of nearly 50
Business Leadership Network Affiliates across the United States,
representing over 5,000 businesses. USBLN has various nationally
recognized tools and programs, such as the Disability Equality
Index and the leading disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE)
certification program, to bridge inclusive companies with people
and organizations within the disability community.
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