“Six Lessons to Boost Leadership Opportunities for Women with Disability” — what this page in the network covers. Employers need to do more to remove barriers preventing women with disability from advancing into leadership roles, according to a new report from People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national disability rights and advocacy organization. The report identifies six key lessons to drive change, highlighting the intersection of gender and disability discrimination that often leaves women with disability underrepresented in management and executive positions.
The findings are based on research and consultations with women with disability, employers, and disability advocates, and they point to practical steps such as inclusive recruitment, accessible workplaces, and targeted leadership development. Why it matters: women with disability face compounded barriers—including ableism, sexism, and lack of reasonable adjustments—that limit their career progression, despite often having strong skills and leadership potential. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.