On International Women's Day, the Valuable 500 – the largest network of global 
CEOs committed to disability inclusion - has launched the first global 
directory of B2B consultants and service providers specialised in disability 
inclusion and accessibility - over half of which are female founded or led.

The Valuable Directory, hosted within the Valuable 500's Digital Hub, convenes 
business disability intelligence and experts from across 6 continents and 19 
countries to assist the Valuable 500 collective in advancing disability 
inclusion.These consultants have a strong diversity of expertise within 
digital, physical and cognitive accessibility as well as tools for inclusive 
recruitment and branding practices.

Source: The Valuable 500
This first iteration showcases 77 businesses out of 140 that applied after 
vetting by 21 thought leaders across the global disability space. This is the 
first directory of its kind created by disabled people for disabled people. 
Further members will be added on an annual basis. The Directory includes, but 
is not limited to, expertise within the realms of:

- Inclusive marketing
- Organisational culture
- Accessible physical environments
- Digital accessibility
- Inclusive recruitment
- Mental Health & Safety training
- Consumer research

Stephane Leblois, Director of Partnerships, the Valuable 500 commented:

"It's truly exciting to have closely collaborated with our colleagues in the 
disability community to create this unique community of disability inclusion 
experts. By creating this global directory, we'll be able to further support 
the Valuable 500 companies in advancing their disability inclusion and 
accessibility work"

The Valuable Directory is the latest tool provided to assist members to 
successfully address this $13 trillion market and benefit from the significant 
pool of talent, and diversity of thought of people with disabilities as 
employees and customers.

Caroline Casey, Founder, the Valuable 500 commented:

"I'm delighted that over half of the businesses featured in our Directory are 
led by women. This year's International Women's Day theme sends an important 
message about 'breaking the bias'. If we are ever going to achieve true 
equality across every societal, cultural and business area, then we need to 
break all the biases which have become standard practice. For me, this extends 
beyond a singular gender barrier to the multi-faceted reality which is often 
overlooked - such as disability. We cannot have a hierarchy of inclusion or a 
siloed approach. Inclusion must be for all or not at all. Inclusion cannot be 
pick 'n' mix."

For more information please visit: www.thevaluable500.com