Aramark Recognized for 10 Years as a Top Scorer on the Disability Index^®

Aramark has been recognized as a Top Scorer on the 2026 Disability Index® for the 10th time, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace where people of all abilities can thrive. The annual benchmark, administered by Disability:IN, evaluates participating organizations on policies, practices, and programs that support disability inclusion across the employee experience. 

The milestone marks Aramark's 10th year earning Top Scorer recognition and highlights the company's continued efforts to build a culture of belonging through employee engagement, education, accessibility, and inclusive workplace practices.

"Our hospitality culture is rooted in serving everyone. People with disabilities provide a host of valuable contributions. Creating an inclusive workplace requires continuous learning, collaboration, and action," said Fenimore Fisher, Aramark Vice President of Global Inclusion. "This recognition reflects the dedication of teams across Aramark who are working every day to ensure our employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed."

Disability:IN is one of Aramark's longest-standing inclusion partners, providing resources, research, professional development opportunities, benchmarking, and networking that help advance disability inclusion throughout the organization. Through the partnership, Aramark has access to educational workshops, global roundtables, a vast network of disability-owned business enterprises (DOBEs), and industry best practices that support an increasingly inclusive workplace.

This past year, Thrive, Aramark's Employee Resource Group (ERG) for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and allies, advanced disability inclusion across the company through education, awareness, and collaboration. In partnership with Disability:IN, Thrive hosted Disability Etiquette Training for employees, exploring the attitudes, language, and behaviors that help create a strong foundation for disability inclusion in the workplace. 

Thrive also strengthened connections across Aramark's ERG community through programs such as a PTSD Awareness event held in partnership with Pride and Salute ERGs. Additionally, Thrive collaborated with Aramark's Global Inclusion team to develop and launch the company's first disability inclusion learning module, "A Quick Guide to Talking about Disabilities", which helps employees build awareness, understanding, and confidence in discussing disability inclusion and fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.

Thrive fosters community, allyship, education, and professional development opportunities for employees across the company. Through partnerships with Global Inclusion and organizations such as Disability:IN, the ERG continues to advance inclusion and belonging across Aramark.  

“This recognition is a meaningful reflection of Aramark's commitment to creating opportunities and fostering belonging for individuals with disabilities,” said Brent Wustman, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality General Manager and Aramark Thrive ERG member. “I am proud to represent Thrive at this year’s conference and be part of a culture that values inclusion, support, and the unique contributions of every individual.” 

Representatives from Aramark and Thrive participated in the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo from July 27-30, where organizations from across industries come together to share best practices and advance disability inclusion in the workplace. 

“Attending the Disability:IN Conference for the first time has been both inspiring and humbling. It has reinforced that disability inclusion is not simply a business initiative—it is about creating opportunities, removing barriers, and recognizing the value that every individual brings,” said Mercedes Rodriguez, Aramark Director of Inclusive Sourcing. “Our partnership with Disability:IN continues to be a meaningful and rewarding one, and we remain committed to supporting certified disability-owned business enterprises (DOBEs) and advancing inclusive sourcing opportunities.”