NYC Health + Hospitals Named on 2026 List of World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses
The recognition highlights businesses that show an exemplary commitment towards advancing accessibility and inclusion of disabled individuals in their daily practices
Jul 27, 2026
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. This recognition reflects the system’s progress towards building a workplace where all employees can contribute and drive long-term success. The Disability Index is the world’s leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion and is used by hundreds of leading companies across the globe.
“This accomplishment reflects the progress we’ve made and our commitment to caring for all New Yorkers without exception,” said Dr. Ivelesse Mendez-Justiniano, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. “As the largest municipal health care delivery system in the nation, embedding accessibility and disability inclusion into our daily practices remains a top priority.”
Through educational programming, systemwide trainings, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives, NYC Health + Hospitals continues to strengthen accessibility and foster a culture where employees with disabilities are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. These efforts not only create a more inclusive workplace, but also strengthen the organization’s ability to provide compassionate, accessible care to the diverse communities it serves.
The Disability Index is trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500 and provides companies with data-driven insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement over time. Companies scoring at the highest proficiency levels earn recognition as World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses, signaling leadership and progress to employees, customers, and partners.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlusHealth —all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 46,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the Disability Index
The Disability Index is the leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion in business worldwide. Trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine opportunities for progress through data-driven actions and outcomes. An initiative of Disability:IN, participation is open to companies operating in countries around the globe. Learn more at DisabilityIN.Org.
About Disability:IN
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Together with the world’s leading companies, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Are You IN?