Events for May 2021

Disability:IN DC Metro, General Dynamics IT’s AbilityFirst and HOLA Employee Resource Groups present “Perspectives on Autism”, an event that brings together experts and industry professionals to promote autism awareness and acceptance. "Perspectives on Autism" April 29, 2021 Noon - 2pm ET Register with Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perspectives-on-autism-tickets-148209593885 This program will feature Craig Leen and Professor […]

Disability:IN North Carolina is proud to announce the keynote speaker for our 2021 Wellness@Work event, honoring mental health awareness month. This virtual conference is scheduled for May 5, 2021 from 9am to 11:30am. Dr. Nicole French is a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina, where she lives and practices her […]

Job accommodations can be vital for the successful employment of individuals with mental health impairments.  Knowing how, when, and why it might be necessary to disclose a disability is the first and often most difficult part of the accommodation process.  This session will provide information on the disclosure of mental […]

Mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide.  For many people the effects of COVID-19 are triggering new mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones.  Prior to 2020, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. reported having a mental health condition. Current research shows the figure may be […]

HR drives initiatives and the C-Suite drives cultural change.  Both groups are the leaders who ensure disability inclusion strategies are built into D&I.  Beth Butler, Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina shares key steps in the corporate journey to a disability-inclusive culture and the role of executive leadership.