The Covid 19 pandemic has almost literally turned our world upside down. Responding to the challenges inherent in containing the spread of the virus in the absence of a vaccine or effective treatment has resulted in the taking of bold steps, including closing down our economy to prevent overwhelming our health care systems and to save lives.
This “disaster” like those of the past have had an inordinately negative impact on vulnerable sectors of our society including disadvantaged minorities and people with disabilities in ways that those of us who are more fortunate are unable to imagine. The impact is also experienced in the workplace.
Employers are discovering that government reopening policies can make the workplace less accessible to their employees with disabilities creating the need for new ADA accommodations.
We are also noticing that more employees with disabilities are disclosing that disability due to the need for ADA accommodations related to the pandemic.
As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, we are discovering that ADA accommodations can be play an important role in a thoughtful and successful business reopening.
Don’t miss this series of four informative webinars which will address these concerns and offer guidance for navigating accessibility during this challenging time.
Learn how you can change your response to such situations from “Oh, I never thought about that” to “I’m glad I thought about that.”
The webinars will take place every other Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning July 21st. Please mark your calendars!
Admission: Donation of $15.00 per attendee. Free admission for Federal, State, Local Government and school employees.
We rely on donations to support our mission to “bring diversity full circle to include people with disabilities in the workplace and supply chain.
Please note: We understand that we are in the midst of challenging time. If you are unable to afford to afford your donation, please contact Executive Director Sharon Denson at [email protected].
Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“Oh, I Never Thought About That…”: Responding to the Impact of Reopening Rules on Your Employees with Disabilities
Join us as we address the challenges faced by businesses as they reopen in an environment which can impact ADA accommodations. We will review some of these challenges and share true stories of creative solutions for situations where safety guidelines triggered the need for new ADA accommodations. Time will be reserved for participants to share experiences and positive solutions.