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DC Metro BLN, May 1, 2013 Lori Golden, EY Abilities Strategy Leader Enabling all abilities: a roadmap for inclusion.

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1 DC Metro BLN, May 1, 2013 Lori Golden, EY Abilities Strategy Leader Enabling all abilities: a roadmap for inclusion

2 AccessAbilities Page 2 Four keys to successful inclusion of people with all abilities ► Recruit the best – in whatever “bodysuit” – hire for talent ► Provide the tools, resources, information, environment and equipment needed to excel - enable ► Focus on career growth – plan to advance ► Educate everyone – not just key groups – be holistic

3 AccessAbilities Page 3 We have several abilities-focused networks AccessAbilities TM ► 200 members, with/without disabilities, all ranks, regions ► Focus on firm-wide changes ► Advise on initiatives, materials; create activities to build awareness Abilities Champions ► By region and functional group ► Improve how EY processes impact people with disabilities Caregivers Circle; Parents Network ► Knowledge resource and support groups ► External experts run calls; post information on internal sites

4 AccessAbilities Page 4 Our first area of focus is safety and productivity. ► Emergency evacuation plans, audits, education ► Work adjustment consultations (accommodations) ► Accessibility in technology, communications, environment, meetings, events, business processes ► Embedding ergonomics into our builds and buying

5 AccessAbilities Page 5 Our second area of focus is career development. ► We plan ahead so disability doesn’t limit opportunities ► Career paths ► Performance issues ► Changes in business process ► Flexibility ► We offer individual support as needed ► Coaching and mentoring ► Consulting ► Networking internally and externally

6 AccessAbilities Page 6 Our third area of focus is awareness and education. ► Key groups – recruiters, human resources, managers, trainers, technology staff ► Build visibility through embedding in business group events, communications ► Include in online newsletters, meetings and events ► Include messages and photos in sites and materials ► Wide range of resources posted on an internal site

7 AccessAbilities Page 7 We use a variety of materials including quick reference guides

8 AccessAbilities Page 8 and videos that tell stories. ► AccessAbilities video – our people discuss working with disabilities and how each of us can be more inclusive ► AccessAbilities “minutes” – EY people share true stories about working with disabilities that teach what and what not to do

9 AccessAbilities Page 9 We create handbooks on special topics Getting support, supporting others offers guidance on non- visible disabilities. ► Explains accommodations ► Discusses disclosure, building relationships ► Addresses concerns of people with disabilities, colleagues, human resources, managers ► Shares real stories and advice

10 AccessAbilities Page 10 and posters to get people thinking about disabilities in new ways.


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