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 […]
In this exciting multi-round competition, certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran DOBEs, and Veteran DOBEs pitch their way to business opportunities.
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 [...]
June is recognized as Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating the resilience, perseverance and unity of the LGBTQ community. During this webinar, we will share strategies and best practices that help create workplaces which are inclusive of disability and all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Register Here! [...]
Join us for an information session on how best to leverage your Disability Equality Index top score. We will cover external communications, spanning social media, press announcements and general best practices. This presentation is open to the public and intended for companies that have taken the 2022 DEI. Presentation [...]
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 [...]
Read more about all of the Disability:IN committees here, and email Jordan Krug at [email protected] if interested in getting involved!
