the Valuable 500

Two years ago, we achieved the impossible. Together with over 500 of the world’s most influential businesses, we ended the CEO silence on disability inclusion.   Now we have a new ambition, to create radical system change. Through true Synchronised Collective Action, real transformative change can happen.   In Tokyo 2025, we’re inviting all of our partners and companies to unite and hold each other to account by hosting SYNC25. To learn from failures, build on successes, and set the stage for the work to do. Beautiful things happen when we come together.   Join us at SYNC25, the Valuable 500 Accountability Summit, in Tokyo 2025 - stay tuned for more details.   A special thanks to our phenomenal creative and production partners. Created by our Omnicom partner adam&eveDDB. Directed & produced by Dan DiFelice and Biscuit Filmworks . Voiced by mental health ambassador & advocate David Harewood.   Audio Described and International Sign Language versions can be found on our YouTube linked in comments. https://lnkd.in/e3cYwn23

Sony's Accessibility and Inclusive Design Strategy is revolutionising the tech industry. Sony is dedicated to enhancing accessibility for both customers and employees. Their focus is on supporting independence and creating inclusive environments, ensuring that disability or other personal characteristics do not limit access to their products. Their approach includes: - Integrating inclusive design into product development, with support from accessibility heads. - Employee training, with over 1,000 participants in hands-on workshops and 50,000 in digital courses. - Promoting a culture of understanding and collaboration with the disability community. Sony is already seeing promising results. Inclusive features in its TVs, cameras, and smartphones have received positive feedback. By 2025, Sony aims to integrate its principles fully, reinforcing its dedication to creativity, technology, and accessibility for all. Full case study: https://lnkd.in/ecaTmq46 #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityPrideMonth #TechForGood

Despite the proportion of the population with a disability, only 1% of ads feature authentic representation. Our CEO Katy Talikowska sat down with Peter George Bell to discuss: • Innovative campaigns driving change • Valuable 500's initiatives for inclusive leadership • The power of diverse storytelling in business Watch/listen to the full episode: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/estcDUDW 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eyqgWdYm 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eEWUHbE3 #DisabilityInclusion #AdvertisingForAll

Join us for a free virtual panel event on the future of inclusive advertising hosted and moderated by Valuable 500’s CEO, Katy Talikowska. Our incredible panellists include: - Dr Shani Dhanda: Multi-Award-Winning Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant and Broadcaster. - Matt Thomas: Senior Director, Brand Function & Media Operations at P&G Northern Europe. - Henrietta Corley: Business Director at AMV BBDO. Discover how agencies, advertisers, and media can drive innovation by implementing accessibility measures. This session will cover strategies to create accessible content, explore new audience potential, and highlight solutions for authentic representation in advertising. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and shape the future of inclusive advertising! Register: t.ly/3D-9Y #InclusiveAdvertising #Accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is enhancing vehicle accessibility and promoting inclusivity for disabled consumers. Starting in 2015, their Customer Insights Team identified the need to address the disability community, recognising gaps in product features, retail experiences, and advertising. By partnering with organisations and gathering insights from disabled individuals, the company was able to develop innovative features like: • Systems for drivers in medical distress • Adaptable interiors • Advanced communication systems • Onboard medication storage. Jaguar Land Rover continues co-creating with disability organisations to boost accessibility innovation. Given current momentum and executive alignment, they are well-positioned to lead the charge on inclusive mobility. Full case study: https://lnkd.in/e4CVJkga #DisabilityPrideMonth

As part of our Synchronised Collective Action on Representation, this resource is for all companies striving for authentic disability representation within their workforce and across all consumer touchpoints. Developed in collaboration with a diverse working group of disability advocates and experts, the principles provide a starting point and guiding framework for organisations committed to advancing change. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, it's time to move from awareness to action, and these principles provide a roadmap to get started. Explore the principles: https://lnkd.in/eYDvwpq4 [ID in ALT and comments] #RepresentationMatters

"It's time to look inward and ask ourselves – are we truly leading with inclusion? Are we prepared to get uncomfortable, to challenge our assumptions, and to do the hard work of culture change? The path forward is clear; the only question is who will choose to lead the way."   In her latest for Forbes, our Founder Caroline Casey explores the critical role of leadership in driving disability inclusion in business. From Microsoft's disability inclusion journey to Sky's approach to self-identification, the article showcases how committed leadership can create real change. Read the full article to discover how your organisation can harness the power of inclusive leadership to create meaningful impact. #InclusiveLeadership #DisabilityInclusion

Our latest Directory Spotlight comes from O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC). Founded in 2007 by Eoin O’Herlihy, inspired by personal experience with disability, OHAC is a leader in universal design, accessibility, and disability inclusion. OHAC collaborates with clients to create inclusive environments and services, helping organisations meet legislative requirements and achieve high inclusion standards by offering strategy development, audits, and accessibility consultations. Recently, they advised Netflix (Europe, Middle East & Africa) on integrating accessibility and Universal Design, completing the project in 18 months. Check out the full spotlight: https://lnkd.in/dvn6rJ3F #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #Inclusion #OHAC

Are you ready for the European Accessibility Act? One year to go until it comes into play... Join AbilityNet for this free webinar to find out everything you need to know and what you need to prepare. https://lnkd.in/ewgs49Nu

We were honoured to collaborate with KOKUYO in May for a case study-sharing meeting at their diversity office, HOWS PARK. Ten Valuable 500 companies in Japan were in attendance. The event aimed to open dialogue and collaboration among companies to promote inclusion in the lead-up to SYNC25, the Valuable 500 Accountability Summit in December 2025. Emi Aizawa, Japan/APAC Regional Account Manager, was in attendance and supporting the event. Full article: https://lnkd.in/eKvg9AEu