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.
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.
How One Global Enterprise Stepped Forward to Maximize Inclusion of Talent who are Blind or have Low Visions Hear the story of how one global company and its leaders made a proactive choice of disability inclusion that is benefitting its culture. Blind and low-vision leaders share their perspectives in a [...]
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, [...]
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, […]
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 […]
