Saul Newton
Executive Director
Disability:IN Wisconsin
From our Executive Director
I am excited to introduce myself as Disability:IN Wisconsin’s new Executive Director. As a service-disabled US Army veteran who has spent more than a decade leading nonprofit business organizations, I am deeply committed to growing Wisconsin’s disability inclusion business community. I am truly honored to join this incredible organization and work alongside such dedicated individuals who are committed to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace.

Throughout my career, I have been passionate about advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities and those who have faced barriers to economic opportunity. I firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is not only a moral imperative but also a key driver of innovation and success for businesses and communities.
As the new Executive Director, I am committed to building upon the strong foundation that Disability:IN Wisconsin has established over the years. Together with our dedicated team and the support of our valued partners, I look forward to advancing our mission to empower businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality. We will continue to provide resources, guidance, and support to employers who are striving to create more inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

One of my primary goals is to foster collaboration within our network and expand our reach to engage even more businesses and organizations across Wisconsin. Through strategic partnerships, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts, we will work together to break down barriers and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

I am excited to meet and connect with all of you, our members, supporters, and allies. Your insights, experiences, and passion are invaluable in driving our mission forward. Please feel free to reach out to me at saulnewton@disabilityinwisconsin.org with any questions, ideas, or suggestions you may have. Your input is essential in shaping our future direction.

In closing, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I have received thus far. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a more inclusive and equitable Wisconsin for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your dedication to Disability:IN Wisconsin, and I look forward to embarking on this journey with all of you.

Thanks for all you do,

Saul J. Newton
Executive Director
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The Disability Equity Index (DEI) Application window is open through January 26, 2024
Here are Disability:IN Wisconsin member businesses who were recognized in 2023.
These company members of Disability:IN Wisconsin were recognized as a DEI Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion based on a score of 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index® Launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities. This index is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business. Congratulations!
This year's awards are announced and celebrated at the 2024 Disability:IN Global Conference held this year from July 15 - 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. 
 
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs and is trusted by more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500.