Battling snow, ice, and floods, disability management consultants and assessors are travelling the length and breath of the country conducting onsite visits to the 42 shortlisted companies in the O2 Ability Awards 2010.

A total of 105 eligible organisations registered to participate in the O2 Ability Awards 2010. 77 Private Companies and 28 Public Organisations from across 23 Industry Sectors aggregately employing 79,720 people are positively promoting the ability, value, and potential of people with disabilities as both employees and customers.

The provincial spread of registered companies reflects the ever-widening geographical reach of the Ability Awards. From Donegal to Cork, and Galway to Wicklow, despite the current economic climate, all of these organisations are challenging mindsets and encouraging a greater awareness of ability, making a difference to millions of people throughout Ireland.

On behalf of all our stakeholders, Kanchi would like to say well done and thank you for thinking differently by participating in the O2 Ability Awards 2010.

Good luck to all the organisations participating in the next stage of the programme.