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Recognizing the importance of financial wellness for all people
Voya Cares and NDSS published a financial wellness guide as a reminder to think about the financial well-being of the special needs community.
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How employer benefits can support caregiving employees in critical moments
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone, but employees who are caregivers may be experiencing a higher level of pressure and stress than their non-caregiver colleagues.
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NDEAM starts conversations about disability inclusive hiring; Voya Cares® provides roadmap to make it a reality (Part one) (opens in new window)
This article is the first of two that will document Voya’s journey to create a culture to support disability inclusive hiring through leadership involvement and infrastructure support.
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Voya Cares featured in Fortune article on how WFH has affected employees with disabilities (opens in new window)
For many employees with illnesses and disabilities, remote work has been an accommodation they’ve sought and been declined. But when the world transitioned to virtual work in the blink of an eye in March, employers and employees alike saw how the arrangement could work and benefit all parties.
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The National Down Syndrome Society and Voya Cares® to provide $55,000 in grants for entrepreneurs with Down syndrome
Three $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grant will be awarded this October, in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. They will be part of a “Go Orange” awareness campaign by NDSS and Voya Cares to boost the national conversation about the need for greater employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
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Caring for caregivers during COVID-19
Effects of pandemic amplified for caregivers.
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 COVID-19 tips for the special needs and disabilities community
Voya Cares discusses a few of the ways in which the lives of those in the special needs community are being disrupted — and tips on how to address them.
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 Voya Cares® recognized by two nonprofits for cultivating a more disability-inclusive society
Voya Cares® was recognized by National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Creative Spirit during their recent annual galas in New York.
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 For employees with disabilities, self-disclosure builds opportunities with employers
For a person with a disability, how and when to disclose that disability can be a sensitive issue. Voya Cares recently produced a video telling the story of one of our employees, Jody Smith.
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 Busting the myths around disability inclusive workplaces
Heather Lavallee, president of Tax-Exempt Markets and leader of the Voya Cares team, connected with Employee Benefit News to discuss Voya’s commitment to disability inclusion and why employers should be more open to hiring from this talent pool.
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 Share kindness
Beginning on World Kindness Day, Voya Financial wants to share the message of kindness reflected in eight-year-old Lily Allison’s book on anti-bullying, BE KIND, Silly: A Child’s Quest for a Kinder World.
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 Thank you caregivers
November is known for football, Thanksgiving and — National Family Caregivers Month, which is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of caregivers and show our appreciation of their tireless efforts.
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 ABLE accounts can help employers with inclusion
How employers can incorporate ABLE accounts into their benefits programs in order to help attract and retain quality employees. In doing so, they can make progress in financial inclusion and help all employees save for their own financial goals.
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 Employee Benefit News
EBN shines a light on Wellthy, a caregiving benefit company founded by Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, who spent decades caring for her chronically ill mother. Wellthy’s caregiving benefit is catching on in the workplace with companies, including Voya Financial, now offering the benefit to its employees and employer clients.
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 Disability is not a barrier
USA Today recently published an article, featuring Voya, on how “disability is not a barrier,” as companies increasingly look to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce to gain a competitive edge in the market.
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 You’re missing out by not hiring workers with autism. Here’s how to ensure they thrive at work
Companies seek a competitive edge by hiring talented people; yet, many capable workers are overlooked because they have autism. Fortunately, recent research has provided us with many strategies to make workplaces more inclusive.
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 Tips for traveling with a loved one with a disability or special needs
If you’re traveling with a family member who has a disability or special needs, you may not be able to simply pick up and go, so here are considerations to help you get started.
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Get in touch with Voya Cares® if you have questions about planning a financial future with special needs in mind.

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