{"id":5972,"date":"2023-10-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=5972"},"modified":"2023-10-19T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T15:00:00","slug":"abilityforce-equality-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/news\/stories\/abilityforce-equality-group\/","title":{"rendered":"When People Belong, Opportunities Are Limitless, Says Salesforce Disability Group Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editor\u2019s Note: This article is part of a series that highlights the employees who are leading Salesforce\u2019s Equality Groups. Read the first installment here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Globally, an estimated 1.3 billion people<\/a> experience a significant disability. This month marks Disability Employment Awareness Month<\/a> in the United States, which recognizes the contributions of people with disabilities to our workplaces and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more, we spoke with Mike Raabe<\/a>, product and pricing operations manager at Salesforce. Raabe is also the Global President of Abilityforce, one of Salesforce\u2019s 13 Equality Groups<\/a>, or employee-led business resource groups (BRGs). He opened up about the importance of creating trust and belonging, the invisible nature of many disabilities, and the innovation that can take place when everyone is invited to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Why did you get involved with Salesforce\u2019s Equality Groups?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I was first drawn to Salesforce because of its investment in people. Yes, we\u2019re a business, and our customers and revenue are important, but you can invest in your people and <\/em>your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got involved with our Equality Groups because I believe that when you treat people how they want to be treated, you get the best out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I got involved with our Equality Groups because I believe that when you treat people how they want to be treated, you get the best out of them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q. Tell us about Abilityforce and the community it serves.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Abilityforce\u2019s members are comprised of employees who identify as a person with a disability, allies to people with disabilities, and loved ones who care for people with disabilities. We emphasize creating an inclusive community by leading with our values of trust, belonging, and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want all people with disabilities and allies to feel and be empowered to be their best and authentic selves in the workplace. It\u2019s all about making sure they have the tools, accessible means, and an invitation to be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n