MIAMI, July 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TracFone Wireless, Inc. today
proudly announced the company's recognition as a Disability
Equality Index "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,"
with a 100 percent score for the third consecutive year.
"At TracFone Wireless, Inc., accessibility isn't just about
compliance or realizing a business opportunity," said Eduardo Diaz Corona, President, TracFone
Wireless, Inc. "It's a critical part of how we live our
purpose to deliver Coverage & Access For All. This
recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of our
employees."
Since TracFone's inception more than 25 years ago the company
has committed to serving the underserved, including the 61 million
Americans* with visible or invisible disabilities.
"Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate
culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the
2022 Disability Equality Index," said Jill
Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. "These
top-scoring companies not only excel in disability inclusion, many
are also adopting emerging trends and pioneering measures that can
move the disability agenda from accommodation to inclusion and
ultimately, genuine belonging."
TracFone's commitment to connection and belonging extends across
employees, customers, and partners. The organization has
implemented a number of accessibility improvements over the last
several years, including:
- Education: Employees and contractors, including call
center and field agents, participate in accessibility training to
improve interactions and experiences for our customers.
- Design: TracFone's brand websites, including Tracfone,
Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless and Safelink have
exceeded the standards established by the Web Accessibility
Initiative and the company has developed a series of accessibility
keywords to allow all customers to access support via text.
- Innovation: TracFone has coordinated a series of
product, service, and shopping accessibility testing sessions with
the World Institute on Disability – a longtime partner – including
an indoor orientation solution for people who are blind or visually
impaired.
As part of this ongoing commitment, TracFone also hosts an
annual Accessibility Summit to create a forum for employees to hear
directly from a variety of accessibility organizations to drive the
development of innovative products and services in support of this
important community.
"Everyone has a role in making our products, experiences, and
customer engagements more accessible. When we focus on
accessibility, everyone benefits: our employees, our customers, and
our partners," added Diaz-Corona.
About TracFone Wireless, Inc.
TracFone
Wireless, Inc., (TFWI), a subsidiary of Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ),
is a leading no-contract wireless service provider with more than
19 million subscribers. Its family of brands includes,
Straight Talk Wireless, SIMPLE Mobile, Tracfone, Total
Wireless, NET10 Wireless, Walmart Family Mobile,
and SafeLink Wireless. For more information,
visit www.TracFoneWirelessInc.com.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability
Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that
helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions
that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with
those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for
Disability Inclusion."
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of
People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation's largest disability
rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business
disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion
of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary
and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and
credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was
developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of
business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn
more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
About the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for
change, increasing the political and economic power for people with
disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans
with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global
organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.
More than 400 corporations partner with Disability:IN to create
long-term business and social impact through the world's most
comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool,
the Disability Equality Index (DEI); best-in-class conferences and
programs; expert counsel and engagement; and public policy
leadership. Join us at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN
*Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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