Our current Profiles in Excellence:
- TecAccess: Modeling Solutions, May 2008
- Best Practices from Best Buy, Mar 2008
- Walgreens: A Prescription for Opportunity, Dec 2007
- CAREFORCE: Caring Through the Miles, Oct 2007
- HP Means High Performance for People with Disabilities, July 2007
- CESSI Creates Opportunities, May 2007
- Big Opportunities - Little People, Big World TV Show, Mar 2007
- All Play—After a Lot of Work—Clemyjontri Park, Fairfax County VA, Feb 2007
- Accessible Chicago, Nov 2006
- Microtel Inns and Suites: Going the Extra Mile For Accessibility, Sept 2006
- Bender Consulting Services—Slaying Employment Dragons, July 2006
- Inclusion Solutions, May 2006
- Medical Technology Leader Medtronic—More than Technology, Mar 2006
- Toys R Us, Jan 2006
View 2000-2005 issues of Profiles in Excellence (scroll down)
Several companies and organizations have recognized the benefit of reaching consumers with disabilities. By including disabled models in mainstream advertising, providing exceptional customer service, or being pro-active in recruiting and hiring, these organizations have made significant strides to welcome people with disabilities as consumers.
Profiles in Excellence is a monthly online feature from the Solutions Marketing Group that spotlights the efforts companies and organizations have made to attract and retain the loyalty and buying power of consumers with disabilities.
Companies and organizations selected for this section have distinguished themselves in serving people with disabilities in one or all of the following:
- Marketing and Outreach
- Customer Service
- Employment
- Training
- Sponsorships and Partnerships
- Advocacy and
- Accessibility
If there's a company or organization you would like to recommend for the Profiles, please contact Joan Leotta or Mary-Louise Piner at