Kelly Hermann on Creating Accessible, Inclusive Workplaces for Employees with Disabilities

Known for their focus on providing quality educational experiences to adult learners, the University of Phoenix wanted to learn more and provide resources to another core group of enrolled students: Individuals with disabilities.

In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Phoenix, to discuss:

• Findings from the university’s report on Workplace Accessibility - HR Professionals Accommodations for Employees’ Disability’s Research Report (2023)
• Action steps for HR professionals and people managers focused on creating more accessible and inclusive workplaces for employees
• The future of disability and accessibility inclusion

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