In this podcast episode, Natasha sits down with Katy Talikowska, Chief executive officer of The Valuable 500. They discussed how The Valuable 500 has rallied over 500 companies to commit to disability inclusion, the inspiration and vision behind the movement created by Caroline Casey, and the key strategies these companies are using to effectively include people with disabilities.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Understanding the Impact of The Valuable 500

03:00 - Inspiration and Origins of The Valuable 500

06:20 - Caroline Casey's Vision for Disability Inclusion

08:45 - Overcoming Early Challenges

11:15 - Strategies for Effective Disability Inclusion

17:50 - Success Stories: Real-world Impact of Disability Inclusion Efforts

21:10 - Importance of Global Collaboration in DEI

24:00 - Future Goals of The Valuable 500

27:30 - How to Get Involved and Make a Difference

30:00 - Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts