Disability doesn't concern me? Being an Authentic Ally in the Workplace
- Event Datetime
- 18.11.2026, 14:00 - 15:30
One in five people of working age in German-speaking countries lives with a disability (Eurostat, 2025). Nevertheless, people without disabilities are often unsure how they can act as allies in the workplace when they lack personal experience with disability. In this webinar, experts with personal experience of disability and allies will explain what allyship entails, from everyday actions to strategic sponsorship. The webinar brings together perspectives from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Speakers
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Senior Advisor (ext.)
myAbility
Member of the Executive Board
Charta der Vielfalt e.V.
Member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
Head of Risk, Actuarial & Security and Member of the Executive Board
AXA Switzerland
What to Expect from This Webinar
- Concrete steps you can take to credibly act as an ally in your day-to-day work, ranging from small gestures to strategic sponsorship
- Perspectives from people with personal experience of disability and from allies in direct dialogue
- Guidance on how to ensure that your commitment, even without a disability, comes across as genuine rather than contrived
- Practical examples from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland that illustrate different workplace contexts
- Starting points that can be directly applied to your own daily work life
Language & Accessibility
The webinar offers live captions and simultaneous English translation.
If you have any further questions about accessibility, please send an email to: forum@myAbility.org
FAQ
The focus is on how you can credibly advocate as an ally within your company, even if you do not have personal experience with disability. You’ll hear real-life examples from people with and without disabilities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
For everyone in the company who wants to be an ally for people with disabilities, regardless of their position or experience with the topic.
Participation is free. A recording is available exclusively to members of the myAbility Business Forum.
About the myAbility Business Forum
As the largest B2B network for an inclusive economy in the DACH region, the myAbility Business Forum shares knowledge and best practices from member companies and supports other organizations in making the workplace and the economy more accessible. Through online webinars on a wide variety of topics, the Business Forum offers companies the opportunity several times a year to learn from expert insights, the personal experiences of people with disabilities, and glimpses into the day-to-day operations of leading companies in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
