IN DC Metro: Accessibility for Faculty, Admin & Students Alike Accommodations and disability considerations at every institutional level There’s no shortage of accessibility-related considerations for professionals at higher-ed institutions to focus on. From ensuring smooth transitions for new students entering your institution with disabilities to meeting the accessibility needs of […]
We are experiencing a generational work shortage due to the retirement of the Baby Boom generation. There are not enough workers in succeeding generations to replace the workers in that generation who are retiring. The pandemic and the changes in the workplace which have resulted from the pandemic have exacerbated […]
IN DC Metro: The Importance of the Assistive Technology Assessment in Supporting Employees with Disabilities This webinar will focus exclusively on the AT assessment and its importance in the accommodation process. A properly performed AT assessment is one of the cornerstones of the accommodation process and sets the stage for […]
IN DC Metro: Remote Training Strategies for Employees with Disabilities Everyday work has shifted to a remote setting and employees with disabilities face unique challenges in receiving training, participating in meetings, communicating with colleagues and collaborating on team projects. This session will provide best practices and real-world examples of how […]
IN DC Metro: Autism Acceptance Month: Perspectives on Neurodiversity & DEIA The webinar will focus on how different companies should be developing autism and Neurodiversity At Work programs as a part of their DEIA programming.and how to set it up in a legal and effective way under the ADA and […]
IN DC Metro: Autism Acceptance Month: Perspectives on Neurodiversity and DEIA Neurodiversity, broadly defined as a diversity of thinking styles and abilities, is especially important for innovative decision-making and increasing greater levels of diversity and inclusion within organizations. Join our speakers for this in depth look at AUTISM@ WORK programs […]
IN DC Metro: Cornell Research: Online Recruitment to and Outreach for People with Disabilities The webinar will focus on the results of Cornell University research into employer practices related to online recruitment and outreach efforts. The implications of those results for employer practices will be discussed, and participants will learn […]
How do you encourage people with disabilities to join your staff? Broadening your talent-seeking practices, promoting disability awareness, removing access barriers, and providing meaningful opportunities for advancement will aid your business in recruiting a talented workforce that includes people with disabilities. Combining these disability-inclusive practices while recognizing how different and […]
This webinar will discuss accommodating employees with mental health conditions in the workplace. Changes in routine, the need to adapt quickly, social isolation from telework, and fear of returning to in-person work are only a few of the issues created by the pandemic. These changes have exacerbated symptoms for some […]
This webinar will discuss accommodating employees with mental health conditions in the workplace. Changes in routine, the need to adapt quickly, social isolation from telework, and fear of returning to in-person work are only a few of the issues created by the pandemic. These changes have exacerbated symptoms for some […]
Our Presenters will discuss the power of representation and stories. EY Presenters Pending Article by Natalie Benjamin, Senior Manager, EY Lane4, EY Professional Services Limited, July 2021 Storytelling is one of the most powerful and valuable skills a leader can have. In brief People are wired to respond emotionally to […]
This year’s 2022 DI-NC Wellness@Work event will address the mind-body connection that underpins health and well-being. Our two keynote speakers will make a compelling case for viewing mindfulness and movement in new ways. Our first speaker, Dr. David Vago ( Research Associate Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, […]
In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) celebrated annually on May 19th, Disability:IN Chicagoland hosts a virtual discussion designed to build awareness on the importance of digital accessibility in the workplace and marketplace. GAAD, first recognized in 2012, was designed to shed light on the need for digital access […]
Various disability legislation exists to ensure employees with disabilities (EWD) have equal access to perform core job functions, from the hiring process to the use of all internal systems and communication within an enterprise, which include requests for accommodation, training and Helpdesk support. While there have been great advances in […]
Leaders from Maxar Technologies, Blind Institute of Technology and the American Foundation for the Blind will share how to attract and retain employees who are blind or who have low vision.