Sprint Receives Top Score on the 2017 Disability Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year
August 23 2017 - 9:10AM
Business Wire
Sprint named one of the ‘Best Places to Work
for Disability Inclusion’
For three years running, Sprint (NYSE: S) has been recognized by
the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as one of the “Best Places to
Work for Disability Inclusion” – earning a top score of 100 for its
commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming work environment
for people with disabilities. The achievement highlights Sprint’s
continued dedication to being inclusive and accessible throughout
all aspects of business.
Each year the DEI, a joint initiative between the US Business
Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American Association of People
with Disabilities (AAPD), evaluates whether companies have
practices in place to promote equal opportunity employment, embrace
diversity, encourage people with disabilities to be themselves and
have comprehensive policies in place to assist people with
disabilities.
“We’re so proud to once again be recognized with this honor from
DEI because it showcases our deep commitment to disability
inclusion,” said Ismat Aziz, Sprint’s Chief Human Resources
Officer. “We firmly believe that the diverse backgrounds and
experiences of our partners makes Sprint a great place to
work.”
Since the DEI’s inception in 2015, Sprint has been listed among
the top ranked companies every year, earning three straight DEI
scores of 100 for demonstrating significant business leadership,
going beyond compliance activities, and driving business success
through leading disability inclusion policies and practices.
“We applaud those companies that are advancing their disability
inclusion efforts across the business,” said Jill Houghton,
President and CEO of USBLN. “Taking the DEI is an important step
within the journey, backed with concrete data and insight. The
release of this report, and the 68 leading companies, challenges
other companies to fill in those critical gaps, and realize the
possible results by being inclusive to people with disabilities,
throughout the workforce, marketplace and supply-chain.”
Earning a top DEI score three years running shows Sprint’s
continued success in developing a culture of inclusion that
celebrates diversity. Employee Resource Groups like REAL DEAL –
Resourceful, Empowering, Awareness, Limitless (REAL) for Disabled
Employees Accessing Life (DEAL) – recognize and praise the many
contributions of people with disabilities, while utilizing their
collective experiences and knowledge to make Sprint a better place
to work.
“AAPD proudly recognizes this year's top DEI scorers,” said
Helena Berger, President and CEO of AAPD. “On the heels of the 27th
anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
we should all take a moment to celebrate our achievements but also
reflect on the fact that employment outcomes for Americans with
disabilities have remained unchanged. Employment is a pathway to
the American Dream, and the DEI is an effective, non-punitive tool
that builds partnerships between the disability and business
communities to ultimately expand employment opportunities for
individuals with disabilities and embrace the talents and skills we
bring to the workplace. Working together, we can help ensure no one
is left behind or unable to pursue their dream because of a
disability.”
About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company
that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to
the things they care about most. Sprint served 53.7 million
connections as of June 30, 2017 and is widely recognized for
developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies,
including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in
the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin
Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1
Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past five years.
You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or
www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
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 crossdisability 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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