Panel on Equity Through Access:
Expanding Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

DEI Leaders in the Panel:

Lynn Schoenherr 2026 (1)

Lynn Schoenherr, D&I Compliance Manager
Stellantis

Michael Nigro

Michael Nigro, Director of Accessibility
LCBO

Kate Gonzalez

Kate Gonzalez, Accessibility Director
Elevance Health

Jessica Lee 1

Jessica Lee, Co-Founder and Executive Director
NeuroTalent Works (Moderator)

Disability inclusion is about more than representation — it's about full participation.

For DEI leaders, ensuring accessibility and equity for people with all disabilities is a growing business, ethical, and cultural imperative. It’s also one of the most persistent and complex challenges — demanding systemic change, education, and sustained leadership.

In this panel, we shared how we're transforming our approach to disability inclusion — moving beyond compliance to meaningful action, advocacy, and access.

We covered:

  • Driving systemic change around disability inclusion through mindsets, policies, and platforms

  • Improving accessibility in culture, tech, communications, physical spaces, and the full employee lifecycle

  • Gaining leadership buy-in for investments in accessibility and inclusive design

  • Recognizing, supporting, and including employees with both seen and unseen disabilities — without performative gestures

Watch the replay to learn how to drive accessibility and inclusion for all abilities across your organization.

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