Sorenson Earns Top Score on Disability Equality Index 2023
— Communications leader continues advocacy for linguistic parity for all people in all settings —
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — July 17, 2023 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Sorenson, the leading language services provider of inclusive communication services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and diverse people, today announced it has been recognized as a top-scoring company on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), earning an impressive score of 90. DEI is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Am Law 2001 to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.
“We are honored to be recognized as a top-scoring company on the DEI,” said Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Sorenson. “This recognition is a testament to the culture of inclusion that exists at Sorenson. Our core mission involves creating a more accessible and linguistically equitable world. So, naturally, this must be reflected in our workplace where every person has equal opportunity to thrive.”
The DEI evaluates companies on a variety of factors, including employment, accessibility, community engagement, and support services, and Sorenson was recognized for its strength in these areas. More specifically, Sorenson has a long history of hiring people with diverse abilities and offers a variety of accommodations and support services to ensure that all employees can participate fully in the workplace.
Globally, people with disabilities represent over one billion people, according to the DEI. Disability crosses lines of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion.
“We are proud to be a part of the DEI program,” said Kenya McPheeters, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sorenson. “The DEI is an important tool for companies that are committed to creating inclusive workplaces, and we are committed to continuing our work to create a workplace where all employees of all abilities can succeed.”
About the DEI
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”. The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
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About Sorenson
Sorenson is one of the world’s leading language services providers, combining patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented people through communication solutions for all: call captioning and video relay services, video remote and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services. Our company impact extends beyond the connections we support. Under Sorenson’s Impact and ESG Vision and Action Plan, we’re reviewing our carbon footprint, addressing accessibility and advancement barriers for Deaf employees, and implementing a supplier diversity program. Sorenson is a minority-owned company committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities and championing a culture of belonging. For more information on how we advance human connection, visit sorenson.com or es.sorenson.com.
Disclaimer
If you choose Sorenson as your default provider, you can port your existing 10-digit number to Sorenson from another provider or Sorenson can provide you with one for the geographic area where you live or work. If you later change your default provider, you can port your number to that provider. When selecting Sorenson, you must provide to Sorenson the physical address (i.e., the Registered Location) from which you are placing the call, so that Sorenson can properly route any 911 calls you may make. If you move or change your location, you must notify Sorenson immediately. You can update your Registered Location from your Sorenson videophone by calling (801) 386-8500 or by visiting sorenson.com/support/vrs/manage-account. Sorenson will confirm receipt of your Registered Location information. Emergency calls made via internet-based TRS may not function the same as traditional E911 service. For example, you may not be able to dial 911 if there is an internet-service failure or if you lose electrical power, and your 911 call may not be routed correctly if you have not updated your Registered Location. For more information on the process of obtaining 10-digit numbers and the limitations and risks associated with using Sorenson’s VRS to place a 911 call, please visit Sorenson’s website: sorenson.com/legal.