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Neurodiversity refers to the idea that all humans have diverse cognitive profiles, neurological abilities and strengths and weaknesses, which should be recognised and respected. Businesses are increasingly recognising that neurodivergent persons can bring much needed talent and skills to workplaces if appropriate policies and procedures enable their full professional potential. International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

Watch Unlocking neurodivergent talent: Neuro-inclusive companies!

Reasonable adjustments aim to provide equal opportunities for employees at the workplace, so their skills and talents can be used to full capacity. By recognising and accommodating individual needs, companies create work environments that truly welcome the diversity of their staff, including people with disabilities, and thereby contribute to greater business success. International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

Watch Adjusting for success: reasonable accommodations at work!

Disability- and accessibility-related requirements set by multinational enterprises in their supply chains can be strong incentives for other companies, including medium-sized companies, to improve their own disability inclusion policies and practices. This session will also see the launch of the ILO GBDN's "Disability-inclusive Supply Chains: Guide for Business". International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

Watch Promoting disability in companies' supply chains: current practices and recommendations!

The conference opening will see welcoming remarks by the ILO Director-General and Atos, the current chair of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN). This session will also see the launch of the "Business Leaders' Pledge on Disability-Inclusive Sustainability Practices", signed by some company members of the ILO GBDN. Further, new members that have joined the ILO GBDN since its last year's annual conference will be officially welcomed to the network.

Watch the Opening remarks, business leaders pledge, welcoming of new members!