Site Search & Select is honored to present exclusive insights from Leslie Wilson, DisabilityIN’s Chief Global Strategist, ahead of the upcoming Asia Pacific Global Journey to Disability Inclusion for Business Conference in Bengaluru, India (November 18-20, 2025).
This global event is redefining what it means to create workplaces where everyone belongs, with a forward-thinking agenda spanning cutting-edge AI for accessibility, bold moves in neuro inclusion, supply chain inclusion, and caregiver empowerment. Hosted by Accenture and open to DisabilityIN corporate partners, the conference promises high energy, game-changing conversations, and powerful connections—all aimed at sparking lasting change for disability inclusion in business.
Leading the Way on Disability Inclusion
Leslie Wilson opened the conversation with a powerful point: “We’re not calling it supplier diversity any more—we’re calling it supplier inclusion”. This shift signals that the focus goes beyond numbers and compliance; it’s about building business ecosystems that truly embrace people with disabilities at every level.
Leslie emphasized that DisabilityIN now certifies nearly 1,000 disability-owned business enterprises and connects them to over 550 corporate partners—making supply chain inclusion a practical reality and driving real opportunities for hiring and advancement.
Final Reflections and Contact Information
Why Inclusion Matters: A Perspective from Site Search & Select
"Conducting this interview with Leslie Wilson for our S3 community was truly inspiring. The conversation highlighted how global leaders like DisabilityIN are redefining what inclusion means—from supplier diversity to leveraging technology and championing neurodiversity and caregiver support. Our role at S3 is to amplify these conversations, ensuring every conference and business gathering is accessible, inclusive, and focused on making a difference. Conversations like this remind us why it’s so important to create spaces where every attendee, partner, and employee feels empowered to contribute and succeed.”
Why Inclusion Matters: A Perspective from Site Search & Select
"Conducting this interview with Leslie Wilson for S3 community was truly inspiring. The conversation highlighted how global leaders like DisabilityIN are redefining what inclusion means—from supplier diversity to leveraging technology and championing neurodiversity and caregiver support. Our role at S3 is to amplify these conversations, ensuring every conference and business gathering is accessible, inclusive, and focused on making a difference. Conversations like this remind us why it’s so important to create spaces where every attendee, partner, and employee feels empowered to contribute and succeed.”
