Join Disability:IN Utah as we welcome Margo Thurman, Executive Director (retired), and Rod Hamson, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships with the Epilepsy Foundation of Utah Learn about the prevalence and types of seizures that affect individuals in the workplace. 1 in 26 of us will have a seizure [...]
The rapidly changing environment of the last year has created a need for disability inclusion leaders to respond quickly to questions, challenges and opportunities. Join Disability:IN Chicagoland, and its partner inQUEST Consulting, for a facilitated discussion on leading Employee/Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs). Local E/BRG leaders are invited to bring questions [...]
While many companies are committed to creating a disability-inclusive workplace, they are challenged with where to start and how to do it. This presentation will cover the key elements and strategies to develop and sustain a disability-inclusive workplace i.e., leadership, outreach/recruitment, communication, culture, and more. Participants will complete a high-level [...]
Disability:IN Minnesota invites you to join us for our April event--hosted by U.S. Bank--on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. We hope you'll join us to honor Autism Awareness Month as Lori Hogenkamp delivers a keynote speech on the science behind Autism. Keynote Presentation: The Science Behind Autism: [...]
Presenter: Dr. Scott Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Departent of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) This webinar for National Autism Month seeks to support efforts to hire, recruit, retain, and advance workers with disabilities, particularly workers on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent workers. Dr. Robertson will highlight [...]
Disability Etiquette & Inclusion in the Workplace APRIL 22, 2021: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM U.S. EDT A Disability:IN Webinar in Collaboration with Companies Participating on the Disability:IN Global Roundtable’s LATAM Subcommittee This 2-hour webinar is available at no cost to Latin American businesses [...]
(1) Disability:IN New Jersey Informal affiliate introduction video - 5 minutes (2) Keynote - 5 minutes (3) Personal impact story of an associate - 5 minutes (4) Panel discussion - 30 minutes (5) Q & A - 15 minutes Register
Disability:IN DC Metro, General Dynamics IT’s AbilityFirst and HOLA Employee Resource Groups present “Perspectives on Autism”, an event that brings together experts and industry professionals to promote autism awareness and acceptance. "Perspectives on Autism" April 29, 2021 Noon - 2pm ET Register with Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perspectives-on-autism-tickets-148209593885 This program will feature Craig Leen and Professor [...]
Please join us on Thursday, April 29th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for our 2021 INclusive VIRTUAL Career Fair! Who should attend? Employers committed to and seeking a more diverse and disability-inclusive workforce Why attend? Gain access to qualified and talented college students, recent graduates, veterans and other adult job [...]
Disability:IN North Carolina is proud to announce the keynote speaker for our 2021 Wellness@Work event, honoring mental health awareness month. This virtual conference is scheduled for May 5, 2021 from 9am to 11:30am. Dr. Nicole French is a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina, where she lives and practices her [...]
Job accommodations can be vital for the successful employment of individuals with mental health impairments. Knowing how, when, and why it might be necessary to disclose a disability is the first and often most difficult part of the accommodation process. This session will provide information on the disclosure of mental [...]
Co-Presenters from JE Dunn Construction Company and CBIZ Session Objectives: Are you a federal contractor? Learn successful strategies to Improve employee self-identification results for your company's affirmative action reporting. In this session, we'll discuss how to plan/conduct a successful Self-ID campaign. Learning Objectives: Planning the foundation for a successful self-identification [...]
Disability:IN Chicagoland, in partnership with Northern Trust, is hosting a virtual discussion on Understanding Online & Remote Work Accessibility Considerations. The last year necessitated a sudden shift to remote work and an increased use of online marketplaces and networking tools. This quickly highlighted the importance of online accessibility, especially for those with [...]
Through its Supplier Diversity program, Disability:IN certifies disability-owned business enterprises (DOBEs), including service-disabled DOBEs (SDV-DOBEs) and veteran disability-owned businesses (V-DOBEs). We then connect certified businesses to corporations seeking to diversify their supply chains. In support of the growing number of DOBE applications, we are seeking corporate volunteers to conduct site [...]
Mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability worldwide. For many people the effects of COVID-19 are triggering new mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Prior to 2020, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. reported having a mental health condition. Current research shows the figure may be [...]
