Disability Inclusion Program Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a disability inclusion strategy aligned to business goals
- Lead accessibility and inclusion initiatives across hiring and employee experience
- Create and improve workplace accommodation processes
- Partner with recruiting teams to support accessible hiring practices
- Collaborate with facilities teams on physical accessibility improvements
- Collaborate with information technology teams on digital accessibility improvements
- Develop training for managers and employee groups on disability inclusion
- Measure program outcomes and report progress to leadership
- Manage vendors and partners that support accommodations and accessibility
- Support employee resource group programming and community partnerships
- Ensure policy alignment with relevant disability and employment requirements
- Handle sensitive situations with confidentiality and care
Top Skills for Success
Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Policy Development
Workplace Accommodations Management
Accessibility Fundamentals
Change Management
Training Design
Facilitation
Data Literacy
Vendor Management
Confidential Case Handling
Communication
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Disability Inclusion Program Manager
Accessibility Program Coordinator
Human Resources Program Manager
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Employee Experience Specialist
Talent Acquisition Program Manager
Transition Opportunities
Head of Disability Inclusion
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program Director
People Operations Manager
Employee Relations Manager
Accessibility Program Manager
Human Resources Business Partner
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Digital AccessibilityAccommodation Process DesignProgram MeasurementVendor Contract ManagementBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentExecutive Communication
Development SuggestionsBuild experience by owning an accommodation workflow improvement, partnering with information technology on an accessibility project, and setting clear metrics for time to accommodation and employee satisfaction. Practice executive updates with concise dashboards and decision focused summaries.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 75,000 to 100,000
Mid LevelUSD 100,000 to 135,000
Senior LevelUSD 135,000 to 180,000
Growth Trend
Steady growth, driven by increased focus on employee experience, accessibility expectations, and inclusive hiring. Demand is strongest at mid level and senior level in large employers.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
MicrosoftGoogleAmazonAppleMetaSalesforceIBMAccentureDeloitteJPMorgan ChaseUnitedHealth GroupCVS Health
Industry Sectors
TechnologyProfessional ServicesFinancial ServicesHealthcareRetailManufacturingHigher EducationGovernment
Recommended Next Steps
1
Audit the current accommodation process and identify top bottlenecks2
Create a 12 month disability inclusion roadmap with measurable goals3
Partner with recruiting to improve accessible interviewing practices4
Partner with information technology to prioritize high impact accessibility fixes5
Develop manager training on accommodations and inclusive leadership6
Set a basic scorecard for program outcomes and review it monthly7
Join a disability inclusion professional community for benchmarking8
Build a portfolio of two to three program wins to use in interviews