Fewer than 5% of Diversity Equity and Inclusion have Accessibility in their job title. Is this a promising practice? Is it a positive step to specifically call out accessibility? Join Craig Leen, of K&L Gates as he discusses this with several key leaders: Jeff Wissel, Disability: IN Chief Accessibility Officer, and […]
We are pleased to have highly acclaimed Mental Health Expert Steve Crimando who is back by popular demand and will address the importance of the mental health of our workforce and best practices for opening up the discussion about mental health and creating a positive workplace. To register for this […]
The first of the Thought Leader Reflection Series: Ryan Walters, DC Metro's Vice Chair, will have a fireside chat with Neil Romano, former Assistant Secretary of the Office on Disability Employment Policy and Chair of NCD. Topics shared will include Neil's perspectives on the ADA Anniversary and his thoughts on […]
This is the first in a series of "Fireside Chats" with Disability Thought Leaders: Ryan Walters, DC Metro Vice Chair and Healthcare ERP Manager at Deloitte will sit down with The Hon. Neil Romano for an in-depth discussion about mental health conditions and Neil's efforts with PBATS, Professional Baseball Athletic […]
Thought Leaders Reflection Series: This is the second of a multi-part series as members of the DC Metro Board sit down for a fireside chat with well-acknowledged Disability Leaders. Join Meghan Cadigan, DC Metro Board Member at KPMG in a conversation with Carol Glazer, President, National Organization on Disability.The conversation […]
July 26th marks the 32nd Anniversary of the passage of the American's with Disabilities Act. Signed by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, the ADA is perhaps the most sweeping civil rights legislation since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To celebrate Disability:IN North Carolina is hosting Everybody Works in North Carolina […]
Disability:IN Minnesota invites you to join us for a Virtual Happy Hour on August 11, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST. Our theme is Back to the 80's. So... Like, wear your most rad 80’s attire. For sure! Prepare for some totally tubular 80's Trivia. Like, gnarly dude! Don’t miss the opportunity to hang […]
This event provides a platform for individuals with disabilities to meet various organizations & universities, learn about the organization, and career advancement programs, and identify & apply for any potential opportunities. Objectives (1) Awareness of potential opportunities with participating organizations (2) Internship opportunities (3) Educational opportunities (4) Q & A
Please join us virtually and learn how you can increase your supplier diversity. Connect with certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s) in Chicagoland, DC Metro, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for a networking session to build relationships and create connections to prioritize disability supplier diversity.
Disability:IN Chicagoland starts its third annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 4th with a discussion on Leaning into the Disability Equality Index Advantage: key findings, initiatives & opportunities. Becky Kekula, Director of the Disability Equality Index (DEI), will have a conversation with top scoring companies including: […]
Join us online for an opportunity to hear from accessibility leaders as they discuss the importance of a CAO for both Private and Public Sectors. This dialogue features Canada's CAO, Stephanie Cadieux with CAOs Jeff Wissel, Disability:IN, Neil Milliken, ATOS, Jonathan Avila, Level Access and Craig Leen, K&L Gates and […]
The 2022 Fall conference on October 6th will celebrate our 10 years of driving disability inclusion and innovation in the workforce with a host of experts in disability inclusion and employment and thought leaders on cultural transformation from across the state. Returning to an in-person event, the conference will be […]
Is there an elephant in your office? A quarter of the US adult population, 64.6 million people, live with a mental health disorder. But, shhhh, we don’t talk about that at work — until now. Ashley Sides Johnson, co-author, of “There's an Elephant in Your Office, 2nd Edition: Practical Tips to […]
Is there an elephant in your office? A quarter of the US adult population, 64.6 million people, live with a mental health disorder. But, shhhh, we don’t talk about that at work — until now. Ashley Sides Johnson, co-author, of “There's an Elephant in Your Office, 2nd Edition: Practical Tips […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its third annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 11th with a discussion on Working Caregivers: Why You Should Care & How Can You Support Them. Employees today are more likely to care not just for children, but also for family members who have […]
