Cedars-Sinai Earns Top Score on 2025 Disability Index

Cedars-Sinai earned the highest score on the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” list by the 2025 Disability Index. This is the second time the medical center has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to accessibility and belonging for employees of all abilities.

The Disability Index, a collaboration between the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN, rates organizations on their disability inclusion policies and practices.

“Disability inclusion is a vital part of our strategy to drive innovation and create a workplace where everyone can thrive,” said Nicole Mitchell, chief diversity, inclusion and wellbeing officer at Cedars-Sinai. “Earning this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring people with both apparent and non-apparent disabilities feel supported and valued and empowered to contribute their best.”

The benchmarking tool is used by hundreds of companies worldwide to measure progress across six categories: culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier inclusion, and responsible procurement.

Cedars-Sinai continues to strengthen its disability inclusion through employee-driven initiatives such as the Supporting Purposeful Accessibility, Community, and Equity (SPACE) employee resource group. SPACE is a supportive community for employees with disabilities and their allies, fostering dialogue, advocacy and awareness.

In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the SPACE group hosted an interactive workshop on setting healthy boundaries to support wellbeing, productivity and respect in the workplace. Cedars-Sinai is also celebrating the contributions of employees with disabilities and promoting opportunities to learn more about fostering inclusive workplaces through in-person and virtual events.

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