Disability:IN

What Disability:IN does

Disability:IN is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that partners with corporations to advance disability inclusion in business. It serves executive and HR leaders, legal and compliance teams, accessibility practitioners, and organizations at varying stages of their inclusion journey, operating across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. Its portfolio centers on The Disability Index, the world's leading benchmarking tool for disability inclusion, supplemented by evidence-based frameworks (including the Neuroinclusive Human Capital Management Framework), digital learning modules, an annual Global Conference & Expo, advisory and consulting services, and research-driven resources covering EU accessibility legislation, AI, mental wellness, and accessible procurement.

The underlying technology stack is not a traditional software platform; instead, the core assets are proprietary benchmarking and research outputs, qualitative interview-driven frameworks, on-demand digital learning content delivered through training.disabilityin.org, and an online Disability Index portal for enterprise and country-level submissions. The organization has published notable data assets including analysis of nearly 10 million LinkedIn members with self-identified disabilities across seven countries, a five-month eight-country neurodiversity study, and joint research with the American Institutes for Research quantifying the disability consumer market at $675 billion in disposable income.

The business model is a non-profit hybrid: revenue is generated through corporate partnership programs (quote-based, recurring), conference registration, exhibitor and sponsorship packages for the annual Global Conference & Expo, digital learning module subscriptions, advisory and consulting engagements, and grant or sponsor-funded research collaborations (e.g., HSBC-funded neurodiversity research). Pricing for partnerships and sponsorships is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates without external shareholders, funded through partnerships, fees, and research collaborations under the governance of a Board of Directors led by President and CEO Jill Houghton.

Name

Disability:IN

Legal name

Disability:IN

Website

https://disabilityin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Disability:IN is a U.S. nonprofit founded in 1994 that partners with corporations worldwide to advance disability inclusion through benchmarking (The Disability Index), research, advisory services, digital learning, and an annual Global Conference & Expo serving enterprise DEI, HR, and compliance leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Professional Organizations (81392), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion benchmarking
• Corporate advisory consulting
• Accessibility training programs
• Neurodiversity research frameworks
• Inclusion conferences events

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnership Programs: Disability:IN generates revenue through corporate partnership programs where companies pay to access resources, benchmarking tools, and advisory services.
2. Conference and Event Fees: The organization generates revenue through the annual Global Conference & Expo, with registration fees, exhibitor fees, and sponsorship packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Disability:IN is a nonprofit organization that partners with businesses to advance disability inclusion worldwide through proprietary benchmarking (The Disability Index), advisory consulting, digital learning and manager training, annual conferences and networking events, and evidence-based research on neuroinclusion, accessibility legislation, and the disability consumer market. Its offerings help corporate partners measure, operationalize, and scale disability inclusion across workforce, marketplace, and supply chain practices.

Product overview

Disability:IN operates as a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of disability inclusion services centered around The Disability Index, the world's leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion in business. The portfolio includes digital learning modules for scalable workforce capability building, manager training developed with Google, an annual Global Conference & Expo, research frameworks (Neuroinclusive Human Capital Management, Disability-Inclusive AI), market research on the $675 billion disability consumer market, mental wellness resources, ERG/BRG toolkits, accessible procurement guidance, and advisory consulting services. The offerings work together as an integrated ecosystem enabling companies to benchmark their practices, build internal capability, access research insights, and implement disability inclusion programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Disability Index: The world's leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion worldwide.
• Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo

Products and services

• The Disability Index The world's leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion in business worldwide, helping companies operationalize and advance disability inclusion through survey-based assessment with options for Enterprise-wide or Country-level submissions.
• Digital Learning Modules Scalable on-demand learning modules covering accessibility, neuroinclusion, AI, leadership, and disability inclusion, designed to build workforce capability at scale for corporate partners.
• Disability Fundamentals Training for Managers Training course created in collaboration with Google for managers on disability-inclusive leadership, covering accessible teams, accommodations communication, and measurable practices, accessible via the training.disabilityin.org platform.
• Global Conference & Expo Annual four-day global conference bringing together business leaders focused on disability inclusion, accessibility, innovation, talent, and business performance, with keynotes, educational sessions, networking, and an Expo Hall. In-person and virtual attendance passes available.
• Advisory & Consulting Tailored consulting and practical, outcomes-driven disability inclusion solutions for organizations, delivered through ongoing direct engagement with corporate partners.
• The Disability Index Portal Online portal where companies participate in the Disability Index benchmarking tool, with options for Enterprise-wide or Country-level submissions of survey-based assessment data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies that lead in disability inclusion realize 1.6x+ revenue, 2.6x+ net income, and 2x+ economic profit
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, headlining, presenting and influencer.

• American Institutes for Research (AIR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Disability:IN and AIR released new research on the $675 billion consumer market representing disposable income of consumers with disabilities. This research reveals the size, influence, and economic impact of consumers with disabilities and implications for organizations seeking growth and competitive advantage.
• LinkedIncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Disability:IN and LinkedIn released a joint research report on December 3, 2025 analyzing career mobility data from nearly 10 million LinkedIn members with self-identified disabilities across seven countries. The report found that professionals with disabilities are advancing in careers but are nearly four times more likely to move into senior positions by changing employers rather than being promoted internally.
• White & CasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024In partnership with White & Case and Thomson Reuters Foundation, Disability:IN released a report outlining how new EU disability inclusion legislation (effective from 2025) will require companies to integrate accessibility and disability inclusion into sustainability and ESG practices, covering EAA, CSRD, and CSDDD directives.
• Thomson Reuters FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024In partnership with White & Case and Thomson Reuters Foundation, Disability:IN released a report on EU disability inclusion legislation. The Thomson Reuters Foundation contributed to research and analysis on corporate reporting and operational standards regarding disability.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in collaboration with Disability:IN and Google, the Disability Fundamentals for Managers course delivers essential context, practical frameworks and global best practices designed specifically for managers committed to driving performance for all team members.
• EvincedheadliningGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadlining conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• Fidelity InvestmentsheadliningGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadlining conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• AccenturepresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• Bank of AmericapresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• CVS HealthpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• DeloittepresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• Eli Lilly and CompanypresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• MicrosoftpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo; collaborator on Disability Fundamentals Training for Managers
• JPMorgan ChasepresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• WalmartinfluencerGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo; partner spotlight featured on website
• Pfizer IncpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• ParamountinfluencerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner spotlight featured on Disability:IN website; leaders in disability inclusion and representation in entertainment with CBS Performers with Disabilities Talent Initiative
• SalesforcepresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• Uber Technologies Inc.presentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• Walt Disney CompanypresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo
• EYinfluencerGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo; sponsor of ERG/BRG Challenge
• American AirlinesinfluencerGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer conference partner for the 2026 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PurpleSpace: UK-based membership organization supporting disability Employee Resource Groups and inclusion in business. Direct peer in ERG enablement and corporate disability inclusion consulting, with overlapping employer customer base.
• National Organization on Disability (NOD): US-based nonprofit that drives disability inclusion through corporate engagement, leadership awards, and workforce research. Closely overlaps Disability:IN's US employer-focused advisory and benchmarking work, though with a narrower enterprise scope.
• The Valuable 500: Global business disability inclusion network launched at the World Economic Forum. Most direct comparable to Disability:IN: similar mission of mobilizing Fortune 500 CEOs, similar corporate partnership model, and overlapping multinational member base.
• AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities): Largest US cross-disability membership organization, focused on advocacy, policy, and inclusion across employment, civic, and consumer contexts. Comparable as a disability-focused nonprofit engaging business and government stakeholders.

Broad incumbents

• Seramount: Diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory and benchmarking firm publishing the Global Inclusion Index. Comparable benchmarking/IP model, broader D&I scope, and has awarded Disability:IN — indicates overlap in target buyers and methodology.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on workplace inclusion for women and underrepresented groups. Comparable research, advisory, and corporate partnership model, but broader than disability-specific work; competes for the same HR/DEI budget lines.
• Great Place to Work: Global workplace culture certification and research firm. Comparable in operating certification-style benchmarking and corporate partnership programs at scale; serves the same enterprise HR/people-analytics buyers.

Others

• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Free US-based resource providing expert guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment. Not a direct competitor (free public service), but operates adjacent content/training offerings used by the same corporate buyers.
• DiversityInc: Media and benchmarking organization producing the DiversityInc Top 50 list and related DEI research. Comparable in benchmarking-IP and corporate audience engagement, but operates as a for-profit media/events business rather than a membership nonprofit.
• Council of Disability Awareness: Nonprofit focused on income protection education and workforce disability awareness. Thematically related through disability-in-the-workplace messaging and employer education, but oriented toward financial protection rather than inclusion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DisabilityIN

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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