Mental health is the number one cause of disability in the workplace. The world is changing, and the mental health needs of employees are shifting with it. This interactive forum provides an opportunity for national and global business leaders to learn from each other about best practices related to [...]
Disability:IN will be hosting a fall virtual Business-to-Business Supplier Matchmaking event with Corporate Partners and Certified DOBEs and SDV-DOBEs on Wednesday October 17th, 2023. Pre-registration is required, and will open August 30th and close October 13th. Links and further event details will be posted here once available! Feel free to email [email protected] […]
Webinar: Leadership Development Programs for Employees with Disabilities and Their Allies Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern During this webinar you will hear from several companies that have successfully developed leadership programs for their employees and, in some cases, their allies. The companies will describe the genesis […]
The Procurement Council is made of business professionals providing direction in elevating Disability:IN’s Supplier Diversity Program. The Procurement Council provides program oversight and direction, feedback and buy-in for established and new initiatives. If interested in joining, please email Philip DeVleigher at [email protected].
Interactive forum of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) provides an opportunity to engage with peers on challenges and leading practices related to disability inclusion and intersectionality. *Since this forum is title specific, only one member will be allowed from each partner company. If interested in joining, please have your Chief Diversity Officer […]
The nomination period is now open for Disability:IN’s newest program, the Early Career Talent Accelerator, which was designed by professionals with disabilities for professionals with disabilities. This 12-week hybrid program combines virtual and in-person instruction carefully crafted and curated to be culturally contextualized to consider the experiences and development needs […]
Buyers should be transparent with their suppliers about accessible procurement requirements. Update your Supplier Codes of Conduct, Master Services Agreements, requests for proposals, contracts, and related documents and terms to clearly state your organization’s commitment to accessibility, required standards, testing protocols, evaluation process, use of specific assistive technologies, and maintenance […]
Every year, Salesforce hosts hundreds of large in-person, virtual and hybrid events for employees, partners and customers. The numbers of attendees can range from several hundred to over 40k. In this webinar, a panel of Salesforce team members will share their policies and best practices for incorporating accessibility in their events so that all […]
Disability:IN will host a virtual NextGen Leader Matchmaking event Wednesday October 25th, 2023. Pre-registration will be required for matchmaking and will open on September 13th and close October 4th, 2023. Matchmaking registration and further events details will be added to the partner calendar when available. Please email [email protected] with any […]
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability:IN Chicagoland, will partner with McDermott Will & Emery, for a discussion on Supporting Self-Identification to Build a Culture of Inclusion. Recent demand for inclusive corporate cultures has created a new call to action for companies to improve the collection, promotion and utilization [...]
Webinar: The Evolution of Global Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern For over fifty years, multi-national corporations have been driving supplier diversity and inclusion efforts in the United States and have played a key role in translating those initiatives in other parts of […]
Do you have any questions about the 2024 Disability Equality Index? The DEI team will be available virtually for 60-minute drop-in office hours sessions to answer general questions on the DEI and provide brief insight on specific inquiries. Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your company […]
ERG/BRG Leadership Committee Meeting: A peer networking forum for developing or enhancing a disability-focused affinity group that provides business value and professional growth for its members. This group is aimed for disability ERG/BRG co-chairs. If interested in joining, please email Michelle Maybaum at [email protected].
Hosted and sponsored by Google (other sponsors to be identified), invitation-only event begins with networking on November 7; full day of programming on November 8; & a half-day Tokyo based college student connection event November 9. Promotion to Disability:IN Partners and company invitees. The November 9 College Student Connection event […]
Join Disability:IN Chicagoland for a conversation on Monday, November 6th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central, on Successfully Managing the Accommodations Process. This discussion will share perspectives on how accommodations are managed inside large organizations, including the decision to manage accommodations internally or to contract with an outside vendor. […]
