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Story Type Indicator - viewpoints. A family sits on a bench with their daughter who is in a wheelchair. A quote on the image reads, There has never been a more timely opportunity...to proactively address the financial access and economic opportunity needs of people with disabilities.

Advocating for the 40 million Americans with disabilities

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for the 40 million Americans with disabilities

As it fulfills its mission to build a better economic future for Americans with disabilities, National Disability Institute is fighting to ensure the rights of this underserved population are legally acknowledged and protected.

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Story Type Indicator - video. An “I Was Here” Ancestor Spirit Portrait is paired with a historical marker that says: Slavery in Fayette Co. On the N.E. corner of the Fayette County Courthouse lawn stood the whipping post established in 1847 to punish slaves for such offenses as being on the streets after 7 p.m. Fayette Co. was one of the largest slaveholding counties in Kentucky. By 1860, one in four residents of the city of Lexington were slaves.

Bringing a community, and country, together through art

Diversity & Inclusion

Bringing a community, and country, together through art

An outdoor art exhibit in Lexington, Kentucky, has transformed the site of a former slave auction into an outdoor museum designed to unify a community.

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Story Type Indicator - viewpoints. Hire Heroes USA CEO Christopher Plamp stands at the front of a conference room, speaking to a group of employers sitting at several tables.

Hire Heroes USA: Helping veterans find their next career

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Hire Heroes USA: Helping veterans find their next career

Now in its 11th year, Hire Heroes USA continues to transform the landscape of veteran employment with a steadily evolving suite of services for job seekers and the employers that want to hire them.

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Story Type Indicator - video. Amputee Kristan Seaford rides an adaptive bicycle.

Working mom fights her way back after triple amputation

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Working mom fights her way back after triple amputation

After a bad case of strep throat resulted in having both hands and a foot amputated, Kristan Seaford worked hard to regain her strength — and to live again.

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The backs of four women and one man are seen on a panel. The women on the ends are looking toward the man, who is sitting in the middle. In front of them is a crowd of people who are standing and sitting, looking at the panelists.

Championing a workforce of diverse capabilities

Diversity & Inclusion

Championing a workforce of diverse capabilities

At the 2018 No Barriers Summit, leaders from Wells Fargo and other companies shared how they are making workplaces more diverse and inclusive — and what they hope to see in the future.

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Story Type Indicator - video. Wells Fargo team member Jeremiah Rogers stands with his cane in front of a Wells Fargo office in Charlotte, NC.

An advocate for accessibility

Diversity & Inclusion

An advocate for accessibility

For more than a decade, Jeremiah Rogers has helped Wells Fargo improve the accessibility of its online and mobile banking services — enabling people with visual impairments, like himself, to lead a more independent life.

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Story Type Indicator - viewpoints. Erik Weihenmayer helps push Cole Rogers in his Action Trackchair, which is propelled by treads like those on a tank, as they ascend Copper Mountain in Colorado.

Overcoming our barriers to find peace and purpose

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Overcoming our barriers to find peace and purpose

No Barriers USA uses transformative experiences, tools, and inspiration to help people embark on a quest to contribute their absolute best to the world.

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Story Type Indicator - viewpoints. A woman sits facing a group of people in an interview setting.

Recognizing unconscious bias

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Recognizing unconscious bias

Understanding how unconscious biases can influence our language and decision-making can help transform human potential and align individual performance with organizational results.

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Story Type Indicator - video. Jacklyn Garote, a scholarship recipient, stands in front of a wall and smiles. The painted wall has pink flowers at the top right, a wave right below it, a fish head on the left, and many colors, including green, gray, orange, and yellow.

When untapped potential meets access to college

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When untapped potential meets access to college

College students are working toward their dreams, thanks to the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund and support from Wells Fargo.

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