EY Entrepreneurs Access Network’s second cohort of Black and Latino entrepreneurs includes Applied Development
The Entrepreneurs Access Network supports Black and Latino entrepreneurs to help further grow their companies and close long-standing disparity gaps Baltimore, MD 4/1/22 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced the 2022 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). A nationwide business accelerator, EAN is a comprehensive, executive program designed to support […]
Ways to Volunteer for the Diversability Community in Baltimore
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? There are so many incredible ways to give back to the Baltimore community. The team at Applied Development has rounded up a few ways to volunteer for the disability community in Baltimore. Read more below! The League for People with Disabilities The League for People with […]
Top Reasons for EEOC Complaint Resolution Services
Discrimination complaints are more commonplace than you may imagine. In fact, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,448 complaints in fiscal year (FY) 2020 alone. These complaints range from retaliation to equal pay and everything in between. When someone files a complaint with the EEOC, one of the first steps that any organization […]
How Social Media Connects People with Disabilities Communities
Social media has been connecting people since its inception. Through platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, people with similar interests were able to link up virtually and begin creating online communities. Over the years, these platforms have evolved to become more inclusive and expand communities to wider audiences. One community that has been positively impacted by […]
5 Tips for Preventing Discrimination in Hiring
Unintentional discrimination is an all-too-common problem in hiring. When you are beginning the hiring process, you want to make sure that you are hiring someone based on the fact that they have the top qualifications for the position – not on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, whether they have children, etc. Having a plan […]
Getting Involved in Advocacy and Outreach for People with Diversabilities
Advocacy and outreach are important for people with all types of disabilities. Not only is being included and feeling like a part of a community a positive experience, it is also a critical part of mental health. Additionally, it can be important for safety and advancement. There are dozens of ways to get involved in […]
Reflecting on 2020: What Lessons Can We Take Into Next Year?
If you spend any time reading the news or online publications, you have probably seen the term “unprecedented” about a thousand times since March. While there are a few other words to describe the year, unprecedented probably is the most accurate. Many of us are starting to feel like we have lived through an entire […]
Six Ways to Make Your Website More Usable
A 2019 report from Hootsuite and We Are Social found that people are currently spending an average of over six hours online every day. Some are spending even more time online than that between work and other extracurricular activities that are now virtual due to COVID. This makes website usability more important than ever. Many […]
Section 504 & Section 508 Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
Introduction There is no question that COVID-19 has changed the way that we work and interact. Many employees are spending more time working at home or in offices with fewer colleagues than before, including federal agency workers. For those with disabilities this can present challenges that these agencies have not had to prepare for in […]
Applied Development Secures Spots on BBJ Women-Owned List, BBJ Minority-Owned List, and Inc. 5000
2020 has been a tough year all around. Between the pandemic and widespread social injustices, we are all feeling the strain. However, at Applied Development, we know the importance of celebrating when we can and continuing to look for the bright points in an otherwise stressful year. We are excited to announce that we have […]