The October 2026 issue unveils the 2026 Top Disability Employers, recognizing organizations committed to creating more accessible and inclusive workplaces. The edition also features global superstar and entrepreneur Pitbull, along with timely insights on leadership, career development, accessibility and the future of work.
Pitbull cover story, accessibility, leadership and workplace features round out the new issue
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ConnectComm Magazine announces the release of its October 2026 issue, with a strong focus on disability inclusion, accessibility and the people and organizations helping shape more equitable workplaces.
At the center of the issue is ConnectComm Magazine's 2026 Top Disability Employers, recognizing organizations demonstrating a commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace.
The recognition extends beyond workplace programs and policies to highlight the importance of meaningful employment, professional development and pathways to leadership for people with disabilities. Employers that prioritize accessibility and disability inclusion can expand their talent pools while creating workplaces where employees are equipped to contribute and succeed.
Access & Leadership
The October issue presents several perspectives on disability inclusion. Fifth Third Bank: Where Inclusion Drives Innovation explores how workplace inclusion can influence an organization, while Success Through Access: Claudia Gordon's Path to Corporate Leadership profiles Gordon's rise to senior leadership and her work advancing accessibility.
The Everyday Practices Behind Disability Inclusion highlights practical ways organizations can embed accessibility into workplace culture, while Accessibility by Design: Rethinking Student Success examines how colleges and universities can make accessibility part of the student experience from the start.
The issue also addresses an emerging challenge in Teaching AI What Disability Really Looks Like, exploring disability representation in artificial intelligence and the consequences when the technology is trained on incomplete or inaccurate portrayals.
Careers & Business
Beyond its disability-focused coverage, the October issue delivers ConnectComm's broader mix of career, leadership, business and education reporting.
Recruiting for Leadership Potential and The Leadership Traits Employers Can't Teach examine how organizations identify and develop talent. 5 Women Shaping the Future of STEM and Career Lessons From AFROTECH spotlight professionals and ideas influencing the future of work.
Additional coverage spans strategic business partnerships, supplier engagement, autonomous mobility, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the STEM workforce, workplace anxiety and evolving partnerships between colleges and employers.
Beyond the Brand
The October cover story, Building Beyond the Brand, features global superstar and entrepreneur Pitbull, with a look at the business ventures, partnerships and investments behind one of entertainment's most recognizable personal brands.
The issue also features Kwanza Jones and her investment in the San Diego Padres, commercial real estate executive Brad Serot and Aicha Evans, CEO of autonomous vehicle company Zoox, along with coverage from ConnectComm partners and industry events.
About ConnectComm Inc.
ConnectComm Inc. is a premier digital media platform committed to professional development, business advancement, supplier engagement and educational success. Through ConnectComm Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine, we connect talent with opportunity—empowering our readership through innovative content, resources and partnerships.
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