The Standard Recognized Again for Disability Inclusion

The nation’s largest disability organization recognized The Standard for the third consecutive year. 

The Standard was recently named as a best place to work for disability inclusion by the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global disability inclusion network. 

The Disability Equality Index is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable and tangible actions to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above designated as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Standard scored 100. 

Companies are evaluated across a range of criteria within six categories:

• Culture and leadership
• Enterprise-wide access
• Employment practices
• Community engagement
• Supplier diversity 

“We are proud to be included in the 2024 Disability Equality Index and named a best place to work for disability inclusion for the third consecutive year,” said Susan Bruechner, vice president and chief HR officer at The Standard. “The Standard prioritizes creating a welcoming workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that diversity, equity and inclusion are key for attracting and retaining the best employees, serving our customers and contributing to strong, resilient communities.” 

Globally, there are 1.3 billion people with disabilities. Disability is a natural part of the human experience, crossing age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other demographics. 

“Helping people who have experienced a disabling event is a core tenet of our company values and is inherent in our products,” said Dan McMillan, president and CEO of The Standard. “We offer financial well-being and peace of mind to millions of customers facing a disability caused by an accident or illness. Our depth of expertise in workplace accommodations and our empathy for our customers are key to ensuring that they successfully return to their careers.” 

Learn more about the Disability Equality Index and the top-scoring companies.