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#iCount

myself as a person with a mental disability through AT&T’s “

I t’s not always easy to talk about a disability. In fact, James Lynch, Vice President of Communications for AT&T, NO QUESTION, THERE’S

a recent study by the Center for Talent Innovation chose to speak about the importance of talking openly
STILL A STIGMA ABOUT
reported that while 30% of professionals fit the current about mental health issues. James, who has post-traumatic
federal definition of having a disability, the majority keep stress disorder (PTSD), recently shared his thoughts on that Intro Employees Communities Customers Content Suppliers Awards

that status a secret. experience in a blog on LinkedIn. MENTAL ILLNESS AND

“Take depression,” says Jason Moses, AT&T’s Lead Diversity “No question, there’s still a stigma about mental illness and DISABILITIES IN OUR
Consultant. “Most people know someone struggling with disabilities in our society,” James wrote. “That’s why I identify

depression on some level. While you may not physically see SOCIETY. THAT’S WHY

that someone faces a challenge, #iCount helps to ensure #iCount program. #iCount is a safe way to stand up and I IDENTIFY MYSELF AS
everyone is counted, if they choose to be.” be heard.”

A PERSON WITH A

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The #iCount campaign allows all AT&T employees in

the U.S. to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify THROUGH AT&T’S

online in any or all of four categories: race, veteran
status, disabilities and LGBTQ. Encouraging more people #ICOUNT PROGRAM.” AT&T D&I Annual Report 2019

with disabilities to participate was a key focus in 2019,

because more information enhances AT&T’s ability to James Lynch
Vice President of
be inclusive for all employees. Communications for AT&T