One of the great things about the decorated-apparel industry is the way it is very much an industry with a conscience—and nowhere is this more evident than in the soon to be released online publication, “INKclusivity: Company Benefits of Disability Inclusion & How-To Implementation Guide.” Available for download free of charge, the book addresses everything from how companies can tap into the many free services out there that have been created for the express purpose of helping them bring aboard employees with disabilities to how doing so often results in a company that is both more profitable and a better place to work in general. The brainchild of Stakes MFG co-founder Jed Seifert, INKclusivity’s other contributors include fellow Stakes co-founder Vince Bartozzi; Patrick Bardsley and Tim Howe of Spectrum Design, a decorator dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities; and industry veteran Marshall Atkinson. If you’re a commercial decorator reading these words, you owe it to yourself to give INKclusivity a look. You’ll be glad you did. To reserve a copy of the book in advance of when it officially launches, go to inkclusivity.com.
To see the complete list of 2025 Impressions Industry Impact Awards Winners, click here. Photo courtesy of INKclusivity/Stakes MFG
