In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome Hale Pulsifer, Vice President of Customer Insights, Inclusion, and Advocacy at Fidelity Investments, to explore the intersection of business, accessibility, and economic opportunity. Hale shares his transformative journey from corporate finance strategist to a leader in disability inclusion, revealing how companies that embrace accessibility aren’t just doing the right thing—they’re making a smart business decision.

Backed by compelling data, Pulsifer highlights the untapped potential of disability-inclusive businesses. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders, investors, and advocates looking to understand why accessibility isn’t just a social responsibility—it’s a game-changing economic strategy.

Links to Research and Resources Hale Referenced:

Hale's LinkedIn

American Institutes of Research: A Hidden Market

Progressive Policy Institute: Disability-and-Changes-in-the-Workplace.pdf (progressivepolicy.org)

Accenture: The Disability Inclusion Imperative (accenture.com)

Disability:IN: https://disabilityin.org/

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