Disability@Work
Disability@Work is a podcast about disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the workplace. Hosted by disability inclusion strategist and Marketing & Communications Director, Ashley Sims, the show explores the cultural, social, and systemic factors shaping access, opportunity, and employment for people with disabilities—offering practical insights for employers, HR leaders, advocates, and allies building more inclusive organizations.
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March 31, 2026
Too Many Resumes, Not Enough Humans: AI Slop, Hiring, and Disability Inclusion
Recruiters and hiring managers are drowning in applications, but disabled job seekers are still being overlooked.In this episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims breaks down the growing problem of AI “slop” in recruiting: mass‑produced resumes, keyword‑stuffed applications, and automated sc…
March 19, 2026
New Workforce Data: The Erosion of Psychological Safety at Work
Feeling safe at work doesn't always come easy for people with disabilities, and for many disabled workers, that psychological safety is disappearing. In this episode of Disability@Work , host Ashley Sims explores what psychol...
March 5, 2026
Physical Disability at Work with Jessica Cox and Pauline Victoria
What happens when talent is overlooked before it’s even seen?In this episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims explores one of the most damaging barriers disabled professionals face in the workplace: being underestimated. She’s joined by Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot,…
Feb. 26, 2026
Tracking Disability Data: Section 503, Self‑ID, and Retention Strategies
What does it really take to build long‑term disability inclusion at work—and how do organizations know if their efforts are actually working?In this episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims is joined by Erin McCann, PR Compliance Manager at Roche Diagnostics, for a practical conversation on…
Feb. 19, 2026
Ableism in Tech: Building Accessible Products with the Founders of Dateability
Ableism is deeply embedded in the tech industry—but it doesn’t have to be.In our latest episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims sits down with Jacqueline and Alexa Child, founders of Dateability, the first dating app built specifically for people with disabilities.Together, they unpack…
Feb. 10, 2026
The Vanishing Act: Why Inclusion Language Is Quietly Disappearing
In this episode of Disability@Work, Ashley Sims discusses a growing trend: DEI language quietly being removed from federal websites and Fortune 100 companies. With terms like equity, inclusion, and even disability disappearing from public materials, what does this shift mean for accessibility, work…