making space for disabled talent
Making Space forDisabled TalentNew SkillsQualified CandidatesAccessible LearningIncreased RetentionHigher Productivity
Making Space connects Neurodivergent, Chronically Ill, and Disabled professionals with meaningful career opportunities, while helping employers retain talent and build pre-qualified global pipelines.
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Bridging the employment gap with skills that matter.

THE CASE FOR CHANGE
Millions of new roles are emerging in AI, clean energy, digital health, and beyond. Education systems aren’t keeping pace and employers are facing urgent talent gaps, rising retention challenges, and a workforce evolving faster than they can hire.

2x
Disabled people are twice as likely to be unemployed
Despite being ready and willing to work, systemic barriers, from inaccessible systems to outdated hiring practices, continue to lock out an entire talent pool at a time when the world needs skilled workers most.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

30%
Higher profit margins
companies that prioritized disability inclusion reported 28% higher revenue, double the net income, and a 30% increase in economic profit margins compared to their peers. Accenture’s analysis also found that increasing workforce participation among Disabled people could boost the U.S. GDP by up to $25 billion.
Source: Accenture, The Disability Inclusion Advantage Study
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For PROFESSIONALS
Accessible Skill Development
Access relevant, accessible courses that create new pathways to employment and set you up for long-term success.
Curated Roles with You in Mind
Explore job opportunities tailored to your unique skills and experiences, ensuring the roles align with your strengths, aspirations, and accessibility requirements.
Leverage Life Lessons
Use our new GenAI tool to turn your lived experiences into transferable, marketable skills.
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For employers
Pre-qualified talent
Access a global pool of skilled, qualified professionals whose unique perspectives can drive innovation, equity, and problem-solving in your organization.
Increased Confidence
Set your managers, recruiters, and leadership teams up for success by equipping them with the tools to create work environments where everyone can thrive, inclusive, accessible, and built for long-term growth.
Accessible Design
Go beyond basic compliance and leverage accessibility as a springboard for innovation.
Press

Valuable 500 is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Making Space, a leading platform dedicated to transforming inclusive hiring practices for disabled talent and employers.

For 20 years, L’Oréal Paris has honored women who uplift their communities through service. These non-profit leaders, our Women of Worth, each receive $25,000 to support their causes, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris network and a national platform to share their stories. Learn more about the 2025 Women of Worth and their journeys of strength, ambition and hope below.

Discover the benefits of inclusive hiring and best practices for recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing accommodations.
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