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Voya research finds 1 in 5 people with disabilities experience discrimination when working with financial services companies
NEW YORK, April 07, 2026--As Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) marks the 10‑year anniversary of Voya Cares® — its signature initiative to advance disability inclusion, support caregivers and expand access to financial planning — new research shows meaningful progress has been made despite persistent gaps that continue to impact employees with disabilities and their caregivers.
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