Shepherd Center Recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business
Shepherd Center today announced that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business.
This recognition reflects Shepherd Center’s success in building a workplace where all employees can contribute and drive long-term success. The Disability Index is the world’s leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion and is used by hundreds of leading companies across the globe.
“Since our founding more than 50 years ago, our mission has been to help people with disabilities rebuild their lives with hope and dignity, and for many, that includes the need and desire for an inclusive workplace,” said Jamie Shepherd, president and CEO of Shepherd Center. “This recognition reflects that our mission extends to our most valuable asset – our team.”
The Disability Index is trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500. It provides companies with data-driven insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement over time. Companies scoring at the highest proficiency levels earn recognition as World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses, signaling leadership and progress to employees, customers, and partners.
“This year’s Disability Index shows that leading organizations are embedding disability inclusion into the core of how they operate. It's shaping how businesses design products, build trust, and drive innovation,” said Jill Houghton, president and CEO, Disability:IN. “The companies leading today are the ones building more adaptable, resilient, and future-ready organizations.”
About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN® partners with leading companies to build disability-inclusive and accessible workplaces, products, and practices. Through data, research, advisory services, and global networks, we help organizations move from intention to measurable impact.