Meijer recognized for disability inclusion by state of Ohio

Meijer is celebrating its most recent achievement.

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer announced that it was named a gold level recipient of the 2020 Employer Partners of Inclusion awards.

Recognized for its ongoing commitment to providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Meijer was presented the award by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, or OOD.

“This award embodies one of our core values of treating all people with dignity and respect, which makes it such an honor to receive again this year,” Meijer vice president of diversity and inclusion, Tim Williams said. “We appreciate OOD’s recognition of our efforts toward inclusive employment of people with disabilities as we strive to better serve our communities and continue on our diversity and inclusion journey.”

OOD is a state agency that looks to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations and independence, the company said.

In order to qualify as a Gold Level Employer Partner of Inclusion, Meijer had to meet various criteria, including being an OOD employment partner and hiring at least five OOD job seekers, participating in worksite accountability consultation, attend OOD training, have a formal diversity and inclusion statement that includes those with disabilities, have team member resource group supporting those specifically with disabilities, have an equal opportunity statement and provide information to all regarding diversity and inclusion efforts and resources.