People with Disabilities
We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters diversity of thought, encourages understanding and values the inclusion of ALL people from various backgrounds and life experiences.
Need Assistance with Applying for Positions? If you are experiencing difficulty with the application process or are an individual with a disability or veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact HR Shared Services at 888-242-7433 or email us at careers@heart.org. Please note that questions about positions or requests regarding application status will not receive a response as this is for those who need assistance in applying. Thank you for understanding.
Please note there is a known, documented issue with JAWS and Firefox, specifically. Forms presented during the application process do operate as expected in Chrome or Firefox but with a different screen reader, such as NVDA. For more information, there is a logged case with Freedom Scientific (makers of JAWS) here: https://github.com/FreedomScientific/standards-support/issues/728
We are proud to announce the American Heart Association has been named a Leading Disability Employer for the fourth consecutive year, by the National Organization on Disability (NOD). This recognition underscores our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and our dedication to ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities.
The National Organization on Disability is a private, non-profit organization that benchmarks companies of all sizes in six (6) disability and veterans’ inclusion focus areas: strategy, talent sourcing, people practices, climate and culture, talent outcomes, and workplace and accessibility. Recipients of the 2023 Leading Disability Employer Seal are not ranked but we are very proud to be named among sixty-five leading employers honored this year.
In this video, Senior Digital Copy Editor, Danielle Hess, from Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc) spoke with Sally Pabin, our National Senior Vice President, Talent. Watch this video to hear how our partnership with the National Organization on Disability helps us carry out our mission of health equity and more!