Valuable 500 Founder Makes the Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion

The video discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in business, focusing on the Valuable 500 initiative, which aims to include disability on corporate agendas. It highlights the need for action beyond mere talk, emphasizing the role of media and employees in holding companies accountable. The discussion also covers the benefits of universal design and the need to change societal perceptions of disability, promoting empowerment and value.

What is the primary goal of the Valuable 500 initiative?

• To reduce the number of employees

• To bring disability to the leadership agenda of major companies

• To increase profits for companies

• To promote environmental sustainability

How many companies are involved in the Valuable 500 initiative as mentioned in the transcript?

• 50 companies

• 242 companies

• 500 companies

• 100 companies

What role do media and employees play in the Valuable 500 initiative?

• They provide financial support

• They hold companies accountable for their commitments

• They organize events

• They design company logos

What is the stereotype about disability that the transcript mentions?

• Disability is a modern concept

• Disability is a sign of strength

• Disability means a person is inferior or dumb

• Disability is a temporary condition

What is the shift in the model of understanding disability discussed in the transcript?

• From a financial model to a social model

• From a medical model to a social model

• From a social model to a medical model

• From a cultural model to a medical model