Head of Disability Inclusion
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Set a disability inclusion strategy with clear goals, timelines, and success measures
- Advise senior leaders on disability inclusion priorities and risks
- Build and improve the workplace accommodations process for employees and candidates
- Partner with recruiting to create accessible hiring practices
- Partner with facilities and workplace teams to improve physical accessibility
- Partner with technology teams to improve digital accessibility for internal tools and customer experiences
- Develop training for managers and teams on disability inclusion and respectful practices
- Create and manage partnerships with disability organizations and service providers
- Track progress using metrics and share updates with executives and stakeholders
- Support disability employee resource group leadership and community building
- Ensure policies and communications are inclusive and accessible
- Respond to issues, escalate risks, and guide resolution when barriers are identified
Top Skills for Success
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Program Management
Change Management
Policy Development
Accommodations Management
Inclusive Hiring Practices
Digital Accessibility
Workplace Accessibility
Vendor Management
Data Literacy
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Director of Disability Inclusion
Head of Accessibility
Head of Diversity and Inclusion
Director of Employee Experience
Director of People Operations
Transition Opportunities
Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion
Vice President of People Experience
Chief Diversity Officer
Head of Social Impact
Head of Human Resources
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Digital AccessibilityAccommodations ManagementMetrics DesignBudget ManagementVendor ManagementPolicy DevelopmentTraining Design
Development SuggestionsBuild experience by owning an accommodations improvement project, partnering with product and technology teams on accessibility, and creating a simple metrics dashboard. Seek mentorship from legal, human resources, and accessibility leaders, and pilot manager training focused on practical actions.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 140,000 to 190,000
Mid LevelUSD 190,000 to 260,000
Senior LevelUSD 260,000 to 400,000
Growth Trend
Growing demand, driven by larger employer focus on accessibility, employee experience, and regulatory expectations. Roles are most common in large enterprises and public facing technology and financial services organizations.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
MicrosoftGoogleAmazonAppleMetaSalesforceIBMAccentureDeloitteJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaUnitedHealth Group
Industry Sectors
TechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareProfessional ServicesHigher EducationGovernmentRetailMedia and Entertainment
Recommended Next Steps
1
Audit the current accommodations process and document the top delays and pain points2
Create a one page disability inclusion strategy with goals, owners, and metrics3
Partner with recruiting to add accessibility checkpoints to job postings and interviews4
Partner with technology teams to assess digital accessibility of core employee tools5
Launch a manager toolkit for accommodations and inclusive team practices6
Build a short list of vendors for captioning, interpretation, and assistive technology7
Set up quarterly reporting for leadership with progress and priority risks8
Join disability inclusion networks to benchmark practices and build partnerships