6 Wheels' Matthew Shapiro In the Media
Because of our hard work and effort, 6 Wheels Consulting has been honored to be featured in a variety of local, state, and national publications who highlight our work and issues that affect the disability population as a whole.
Please explore our press page to watch and read about our work.
In April 2023 Aspire hosted a webinar and a live virtual panel discussion about setting a foundation for inclusive hiring success. This session features keynote commentary from entrepreneur and activist, Matthew Shapiro, followed by a panel discussion with business leaders across several industries, who shared their insights.
6 Wheels Consulting was interviewed as part of an NBC News story on the expanding disabled job boom. As employers continue their frenzied hiring and inflation stays high, people with disabilities are increasingly at work across the country. Read the full story HERE.
From WTVR’s January 2020 “Heroes Among Us” segment with Greg McQuade
ARTICLES
DEI & Inclusion
disAbilityScoop - Facing Backlash, Census Scraps Overhaul Of Disability Questions - READ
The Virginia Pilot: Bill requires Virginia school divisions update evacuation plans for students with mobility impairments - READ
The Guardian: ‘An inherent indignity’: the fight to get workers with disability a living wage - READ
NBC News article: The Expanding Disabled Job Boom - READ
4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022 - READ
Inclusively Blog: The Value of Self-Disclosing at Work - READ
Inclusively Blog: Disability Stereotypes That Won’t Go Away - READ
Making Events Accessible to the Deaf - READ
Virginians with disabilities want to work — they just need a job - READ
6 Wheels In The Media
Ablenow Good Morning Virginia Interview - READ
These athletes look beyond their conditions to keep their eyes on the competition - READ
How many Virginians with disabilities lack reliable transportation? Right now, we don’t know. - READ
6 Wheels Consulting Featured on WTVR's Heroes Among Us Promo. - READ
Baskervill to design new Supreme Court of Virginia building. 6 Wheels hired as an accessibility consultant. - READ
Consultant helps accommodate workers with disabilities- Virginia Business Magazine May 31, 2017 - READ
NBC 12 Story on Downtown Sidewalks not being Wheelchair Accessible - READ
2016 Style Weekly’s 40 Under 40 Profile Article - READ
Richmond Times-Dispatch- Making a Difference: Henrico man helps businesses integrate people with disabilities - READ
National Health Care Debate Leaves Disabled Richmonders and their Caretakers on Edge- Style Weekly July 26, 2017 - READ
Videos
Make Your Business More Inclusive - VIEW
How to Recruit, Maintain and Grow Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace 2020 Sentara. - VIEW
VCU Alumni Profile - READ
General Articles
Ablenow AP Articles on New Savings Accounts benefitting people with disabilities
Banking product allows people with disabilities to save money in Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch Article March 20, 2017 READ
People with disabilities finally get a way to save money USA Today February 4, 2017 - READ
State savings plan opens for people with disabilities NBC 12 March 29, 2017 READ-or-WATCH VIDEO
When inclusion is a part of the picture, everyone thrives - READ
ABLE accounts fill the savings gap for the disabled- Kids and Money column June 26, 2017 - READ