TalentAlly and disABLEDperson Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership Empowering Job Seekers with Disabilities

By: Professional Diversity Network, Inc. via GlobeNewswire

April 29, 2025 at 16:45 PM EDT

CHICAGO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TalentAlly, a business unit of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) and a leading provider of inclusive recruitment solutions and job board services in the United States, proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of its partnership with disABLEDperson, Inc., one of the nation’s premier disability-focused job boards. Since forming the collaboration in 2014, TalentAlly and disABLEDperson have worked together to expand access to meaningful, rewarding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities nationwide.

As part of this longstanding commitment, TalentAlly actively promotes inclusive hiring through its dedicated platform, Ability Careers (www.abilitycareers.com), which has attracted nearly 20,000 users from the disability community over the past 12 months alone. TalentAlly has also successfully supported clients like Sorenson Communications, a leader in accessible communications solutions, by promoting roles for candidates proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), further advancing TalentAlly’s mission to match qualified individuals with inclusive employers who value linguistic and cultural diversity within the disability community. In addition, TalentAlly prioritizes disability inclusion across its 35–45 annual job fairs, held both online and in-person, ensuring that disability employment remains a central focus of its nationwide recruitment efforts.

“Celebrating 10 years of partnership with disABLEDperson is a major milestone for TalentAlly,” said Russell Esquivel Jr., President of TalentAlly. “Through our joint efforts, the growth of Ability Careers, and our national job fairs, we are breaking down barriers, connecting candidates with meaningful work, and building a truly inclusive workforce.”

disABLEDperson, Inc., a nonprofit founded over 20 years ago, is a national leader in bridging the gap between employers and job seekers with disabilities. Its partnership with TalentAlly has helped expand its reach, elevate employer education, and create greater access to career opportunities for individuals facing systemic employment challenges.

“Our 10-year partnership with TalentAlly reflects a shared, unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities,” said Michael Corso, Co-Founder of disABLEDperson, Inc. “Together, we have connected thousands of talented individuals to opportunities they deserve, and we are excited to continue this critical work.”

About TalentAlly
TalentAlly is a developer and operator of online and in-person networks that provides access to networking, training, educational and employment opportunities for diverse professionals. Through an online platform and our relationship recruitment affinity groups, we provide our employer clients a means to identify and acquire diverse talent and assist them with their efforts to recruit diverse employees. Our mission is to bridge the gap between diverse individuals and inclusive companies by providing a platform that empowers job seekers in their pursuit of fulfilling careers. We envision a world where individuals from minority groups have equal opportunities to thrive in workplaces that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For more information about TalentAlly, please visit www.talentally.com.

About disABLEDperson, Inc.

disABLEDperson, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the high unemployment rate of individuals with disabilities. Through its accessible job board, scholarship programs, and advocacy work, DisabledPerson empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve their career goals.

For more information about disABLEDperson, Inc., please visit www.disabledperson.com.

Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN)
TalentAlly is a business unit operated by Professional Diversity Network, Inc.

For more information about Professional Diversity Network, Inc, please visit www.ipdn.com.

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