Understanding the Importance of Self-ID Campaigns

To achieve a more equitable workplace, self-identification (self-ID) campaigns are a powerful tool for organizations. They are used to better understand their current workforce and support employees with disabilities.

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This is not just a checkbox on a form; it’s a starting point to more meaningful inclusion efforts in the workplace. Self-ID campaigns encourage employees to voluntarily disclose demographic information including disability status. Ultimately, this provides employers with insight into the needs of their workers. Additionally, it eliminates barriers to things like accommodations and accessibility, which affect engagement and retention.