Disability:IN Chicagoland members are invited to come together online for a virtual happy hour to network and socialize at the completion of the first day of the Disability:IN Annual Conference. Hosted by partner CAI, participants will enjoy conversation and some team building fun over their beverages of choice. Email Laura […]
The Covid 19 pandemic has almost literally turned our world upside down. Responding to the challenges inherent in containing the spread of the virus in the absence of a vaccine or effective treatment has resulted in the taking of bold steps, including closing down our economy to prevent overwhelming our […]
Come join Disability:IN North Carolina as we host a screening of "Lives Worth Living" a historical documentary film about the Disability Rights Movement in America, in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Knight Auditorium in Charlotte, NC!!
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its virtual program series on Wednesday, July 22nd in partnership with Comcast, for a webinar on Digital Accessibility & Remote Work Platforms. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a sudden shift to remote work for many organizations. This shift quickly highlighted the importance of accessibility within […]
Disability:IN North Carolina is hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary film, "Lives Worth Living" (directed by Eric Neudel and produced by Alison Gilkey) "Drive-In Movie Style" on July 23, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 10:15 pm at the Legrand Center in Shelby, NC. We are grateful to Wells Fargo […]
Bobby Silverstein, the former chief congressional aide to Senator Tom Harkin (the chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) and current principal in the Washington DC-based Powers Law firm, will reflect on the efforts by the business and disability communities to enact the ADA and analyze emerging ADA implementation challenges.
Join Disability:IN Greater Atlanta for a virtual, informal, and informative conversation with subject matter experts from the Shepherd Center and Voya Financial as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a discussion about solutions and innovations for accommodations and an overview of digital accessibility, best practices and lessons […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland is pleased to partner with the Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to present an online discussion on Accommodations & Return to Work Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us to learn strategies to support the mental and physical […]
Join us for an interactive panel discussion--Intersectionality: Disability Across Cultures About this Event Featured Presentation: Intersectionality: Disability Across Cultures Agenda: 8:00-8:15 am: Welcome and DIMN Updates 8:15-8:55 am: Featured Presentation 8:55-9:15 am: Breakout Conversations: Disability Across Cultures 9:15-9:25 am: Large Group Discussion 9:25-9:30 am: Conclusion Description: Culture can have a profound impact on the […]
Join our President & CEO, Jill Houghton, at this event: More than two thirds of Americans find companies with strong diversity, equity, and inclusion values more relevant than other brands, and 80% of Americans believe companies need to recognize their role in systemic racial inequality by acknowledging past mistakes or biases. The time for […]
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap for disability inclusion policies and practices. Join Disability:IN Greater Atlanta for a virtual, informal, and informative conversation about this tool and the benefits of participation. Becky Kekula, DEI Director at Disability:IN, will provide a […]
This program will address: "Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process" and "Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions of Hiring People with Disabilities"