In this timely and empowering conversation, Erica Carson-Sami joins Emma Brown, founder of Whimble, to debunk myths about workplace accommodations and share concrete ways employers can build environments where disabled employees thrive.

Drawing on over 15 years of professional and volunteer experience in the disability community, Erica shines a light on misconceptions, like the false belief that accommodations are expensive or burdensome and instead reframes them as cost-effective, creative solutions that benefit entire teams.

✨ Topics covered:

• Accommodation myths: Why most workplace accommodations cost under $500—or nothing at all—and how thinking outside the box changes the game.

• Performance & attendance: Research that challenges stereotypes about absenteeism and productivity among employees with disabilities.

• Benefits of inclusive hiring: Beyond “doing the right thing”—how accessibility drives innovation, retention, and organizational strength. Manager mindsets: Shifting away from fear and resistance toward curiosity and equity in supporting employees.

• Practical strategies: How employers can foster belonging through communication, flexibility, and respect for lived experience.

👤 Guest: Erica Carson-Sami Erica is a fierce advocate for the disability community with 15 years of experience as a professional and volunteer. As founder of CARCO Disability Strategies, she empowers individuals with disabilities to confidently advocate for their workplace needs, while helping employers build inclusive practices through training, panels, and thought leadership.

🧡 Host: Emma Brown Emma is the founder of Whimble and a systems thinker building more accessible communities through tech and care innovation.

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