This is a safe space for CDLE employees who commit to centering, honoring, and advocating for the lived experiences and accessibility needs of CDLE employees with disabilities. This may include physical, medical, or neurological differences.

Data 

This reflects the OneCDLE survey in which 80% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the statement that OneCDLE groups increased their “sense of Belonging at CDLE.”

Testimonials

“DAT has been really important to me, as a person with a disability. I started really hesitant to ask for an accommodation because I wasn’t sure how it would be received. And when I finally got a hold of somebody, I didn’t want to talk about it. When I joined DAT, it was like ‘Now I can talk about what’s going on, and how people can get accommodations and how it’s okay’. For instance, I needed a standing desk. In the past, I wouldn’t have asked because I wouldn’t have wanted to cause a stir. But now, I’m proud of it. It’s made me more comfortable. It puts the focus on the person.” - DAT Member

“When you come to CDLE as a person with a disability, you come to a work family that will welcome and support you throughout your career journey. The CDLE family supports you and your individual needs through disability preference in the hiring process (who else does THAT???), accommodations custom crafted to your work and personal life, and people who make a true effort to understand and embrace the disability community.”