A New Dawn for Disability Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase -- Part II

"Disability inclusion is no longer about automatic doors, curb cuts, ramps, and legislation. These historic efforts were essential at the time and represented the thinking and necessary change required for people with disabilities in the 20th Century.

"Today, the new era of disability inclusion is about “assimilation” – – hiring professionals with disabilities into the robust culture of the firm.

"Full assimilation requires a leadership team with the will, commitment and attitude to identify, train and groom professionals with disabilities for leadership positions at the firm as we do with mainstream employees."

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