DALLAS, September 30, 2024 — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has once again been recognized as a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), a noted, private non-profit organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for the millions of Americans with disabilities.

In its fifth consecutive year of being recognized with the Leading Disability Employer Seal, the Association joins 57 other companies committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. The full list is available on NOD’s website.

The Leading Disability Employer Seal is awarded through the NOD Employment Tracker™, a detailed evaluation tool that assesses essential business practices in hiring, retaining, and advancing individuals with disabilities. This recognition highlights a company’s commitment to disability inclusion across various areas, such as workforce strategy, talent outcome metrics and sourcing, climate and culture, people practices, and workplace tools and accessibility.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the American Heart Association for their commitment to disability inclusion,” said Beth Sirull, Chief Executive Officer and president, National Organization on Disability. “We believe that diversity fuels innovation and growth, and the American Heart Association embodies this vision in action. We applaud their efforts and investments to provide pathways to fulfilling careers for Americans with disabilities.”

For more than a century, the American Heart Association has been at the forefront of combating heart disease and stroke, fostering healthier families and communities. The Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. The organization’s leaders, volunteers and staff are committed to ensuring that the Association’s workforce, workplace and mission have a shared impact across America's diverse populations. More information about the Association’s commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found at www.heart.org/diversity.

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.orgFacebookX or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.   

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