According to a recent press release, TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS) has received a top score of 100 for the Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion on the Disability Equality Index (DEI).
In the last year, TDS associates raised awareness about mental wellness and health and encouraged associates to learn more about different interview styles of people on the autism spectrum, and about associates who are living with invisible disabilities.
A team of TDS associates also organized a press conference to educate the public on the new three-digit 988 hotline that routes callers to the new national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The DEI is a joint initiative between Disability: IN and the American Association for Persons with Disabilities. It is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies and an objective assessment of their disability inclusion policies and practices.
By taking the DEI, companies can demonstrate their commitment to disability inclusion and equality, as well as broader social issues. In its ninth year, the DEI continues to see an increase in participation by businesses.
Each year, the DEI takes about 40 hours to complete. It is modeled off the Corporate Equality Index that highlights LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies.
TDS joins U.S. Cellular in the DEI rankings, which earned a score of 100 for the fourth year in a row. The 2023 Corporate Disability Equality Index can be viewed here.
