Our current Profiles in Excellence:
- Wheels in Style—Adaptive clothing from Izzy Camilleri, Dec 2011
- JJsList, Oct 2011
- Arthur & Friends Greenhouse: A Garden that Delights, Aug 2011
- Clarks Shoes: Commitment to Quality, May 2011
- New Partnership for New Mobility, Feb 2011
- Beyond Labels: "Think Beyond the Label" Ad Campaign and Website, July 2010
- Ambassador for Human Rights: Luis Benigno Gallegos, Apr 2009
- AT&T: Connecting People, Communicating Ability, Mar 2009
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital: From High Turnover to High Retention with Project Search, Dec 2008
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition—Design with a Purpose, Sept 2008
- CVS Caremark—Making Strides in Diversity, July 2008
- TecAccess: Modeling Solutions, May 2008
- Best Practices from Best Buy, Mar 2008
View 2000-2007 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