Whether it results from military service, an accident, abuse, harrowing event or other means, trauma can come both suddenly or slowly, forcefully or subtly – leaving a lasting, life-altering impact both physically and mentally. Its toll can also often be visibly imperceptible and its triggers highly individualized. This webinar will […]
An estimated 2.4 million Hispanic Americans are of working age (ages 16-64) according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important that we not only highlight the richness of Hispanic culture as a whole but also illuminate the intersectional experiences of Hispanic and Latine […]
Join Disability:IN to celebrate the start of Disability Employment Awareness Month with an exclusive webinar exploring emerging disability inclusive legislation in the European Union. The webinar will feature Disability:IN and White & Case’s newly published legal analysis of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Accessibility Act (EAA), and Corporate […]
Coming Out Day is observed each Oct. 11 across the LGBTQIA+ community to offer support for individuals who are “coming out of the closet” to reveal their gender identity and/or sexual orientation to family, friends and colleagues. The experience of “coming out” for people with non-apparent disabilities is often described […]
People with disabilities face significant barriers to pursuing careers in law. Despite the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over three decades ago, which sought to expand opportunities for disabled Americans throughout the workforce, people with disabilities make up less than 2% of practicing lawyers, despite representing about […]
The crux of disability employment initiatives has long been focused on “getting people jobs”, while the future of disability employment must emphasize “people building careers”. Just 5% of the 485 companies that completed the 2023 Disability Equality Index indicated that they have advancement and retention programming solely focused on their […]
While disability intersects with every racial and ethnic group, certain populations are impacted by disability in ways and at rates that differ from others. The Native American and Indigenous population is reported to be 50% more likely to have a disability than the national average, according to the Centers for […]
Presenters: Toyin Ope, Head of I&D, VISA (Singapore) Louisa Yeo, Diversity & Inclusion Client Partner (APAC), Bloomberg (Singapore) Register Here!
Each November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month in the United States. Caregiving has a clear connection to the disability community with many working professionals facing challenges in balancing a full-time job with caregiving responsibilities for an aging parent, child (from birth through adulthood) or sibling living with disabilities. […]
It’s time to come together and celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The global disability community is a rich and vibrant tapestry of individuals who are navigating their own unique circumstances to live their best life. This webinar will be a capstone to 2024 at Disability:IN by highlighting professionals […]