The private sector has a pivotal role to play in accelerating disability-inclusive sustainable development. Mainstreaming disability inclusion into every aspect of business presents opportunities for companies to improve workplace accessibility, strengthen performance, encourage innovation and expand to new consumer markets and untapped talent pools. Study findings have shown a positive correlation between the financial performance of companies and their status of disability inclusion, with higher sales, profit margins and shareholder returns for companies championing disability inclusion. Disability at a Glance 2023: Catalysts of Change: Disability Inclusion in Business in Asia and the Pacific provides an in-depth examination of the current business case for embracing disability inclusion. The publication has compiled data, policy developments and good practices adopted by governments, the private sector and civil society in the region. Based on the analysis of the current status and advancements, it recommends actions that Governments, businesses, and other stakeholders can undertake to advance the promotion of disability-inclusive business.
