The United Nations estimates that 1 in 5 women globally liv with a disability as compared to just 1 in 8 men. International Women’s Day affords us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women; educate and raise awareness for women’s equality; and call for positive change to advance women. […]
This 1-hour APAC webinar will feature topics and speakers related to Neurodiversity & Recruiting in the APAC Workplace in observance of Autism Awareness Month and will feature the following speakers: Panelists: Kiran Venkataramanappa, Head of Engineering, Central Business Configuration/ Autism at Work Program Champion, SAP (India) Caitlin Francis, Financial Services […]
Supported Employment is a systematic process of achieving competitive, integrated employment outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities through long-term supports – often including the engagement of a job coach. While more than half (51%) of the 485 companies that completed the 2023 Disability Equality Index indicated that they have employees […]
The time has come to move beyond awareness campaigns alone to adopt sustainable strategies focused on workplace acceptance for autistic and neurodiverse individuals. This means rethinking recruitment, advancement and development strategies as well as examining workplace accessibility and accommodations policies and practices to ensure that the end-to-end employee experience is […]
This 1-hour APAC webinar will feature topics and speakers related to Neurodiversity & Recruiting in the APAC Workplace in observance of Autism Awareness Month and will feature the following speakers: Panelists: Kiran Venkataramanappa, Head of Engineering, Central Business Configuration/ Autism at Work Program Champion, SAP (India) Caitlin Francis, Financial Services […]
What constitutes proper disability etiquette is ever-evolving, globally situational, and open to individual interpretation. There are universal attitudes, behaviors, and language that can help you set a firm foundation. Whether you’re a newcomer to the disability community or a seasoned veteran, everyone can benefit from established etiquette best practices. This […]
People with disabilities are twice as likely to be self-employed, and disabled entrepreneurs are estimated to employ people with disabilities at a rate 10x that of non-disabled entrepreneurs. And that’s just the beginning of the significant economic impact that entrepreneurs with disabilities control. This webinar will delve deeper into the […]
Agenda: 9:30 pm – 10 pm ET: Microsoft Fireside Chat 10 pm – 11 pm ET: APAC Accessibility Webinar Accessibility is a key enabler of disability-inclusive development and a human right for persons with disabilities. However, many people in the Asia-Pacific region face barriers to accessing information, communication, services, and […]
Agenda: 7:30 am – 8 am ET: Microsoft Fireside Chat 8 am – 9 am ET: EMEA Accessibility Webinar The European Union and its Member States are committed to ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities to access information and communication technologies, as well as the physical environment, on an equal basis with […]
Agenda: 10:30 am – 11 am ET: Microsoft Fireside Chat 11 am – 12 pm ET: LATAM Accessibility Webinar The European Union and its Member States are committed to ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities to access information and communication technologies, as well as the physical environment, on an equal basis […]
Agenda: 1:30 pm – 2 pm ET: Microsoft Fireside Chat 2 pm – 3 pm ET: US, Canada, Mexico Accessibility Webinar Accessibility is a vital component of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). However, many people in the United States, and Canada still encounter obstacles to accessing […]
The Middle East and Africa Disability Inclusion Webinar will feature topics and speakers recommended by the Disability:IN EMEA Council. The agenda will continue to be updated on this site as the content is finalized. The webinar will feature three, one-hour panels: Panel 1 - 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM U.S. […]
May is both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as well as Mental Health Awareness Month. While data indicates the incidence rate of mental health disabilities among Asian Americans is 16.4% compared with 23.9% of White Americans, Asian Americans are reported to be 60% less likely to receive mental health treatment […]
Disability is a universal human experience around the world with an estimated 1.3 billion people globally living with disability. Despite the ubiquity of disability, cultural, economic, legislative and social factors can make the disability experience differ dramatically from one country to another. This webinar will explore diverse global perspectives on […]
There’s more than meets the eye with most disabilities as an estimated 75% of all disabilities are non-apparent. Many of those are people living with arthritis, diabetes, endometriosis, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic disabilities who face everyday challenges both inside and outside the workplace that aren’t always evident to their […]