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 seekers […]
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 […]
Join us for this webinar to Celebrate #GAAD
Mental Health Accommodations in the Age of COVID-19 https://mentalhealthawareness2021.eventbrite.com Over a year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused employers to modify daily operations and reassess where, when, and how their business is done. Workers across the globe have juggled work, family life, caregiving responsibilities, financial uncertainty, social isolation, and […]
1) Introduction to New Jersey affiliate and panel – 5 mins 2) Workplace Accommodations for Mental Health Conditions – 30 minutes 3) Q & A – 20 minutes 4) Closing remarks – 5 minutes
DEADLINE: Sign up for Conference NextGen Matchmaking Event Come Meet our NextGen Leaders for Full Time & Internship Opportunities! Exclusively for our corporate partners, Disability:IN offers one-on-one speed networking opportunities where company representatives are matched with NextGen Leaders, college students and recent graduates with disabilities, studying STEM, Business, Finance/Accounting, and […]
HR drives initiatives and the C-Suite drives cultural change. Both groups are the leaders who ensure disability inclusion strategies are built into D&I. Beth Butler, Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina shares key steps in the corporate journey to a disability-inclusive culture and the role of executive leadership.
4th Annual Disability Inclusion Summit “Innovation Drives Inclusion”
Sign Up for our Conference DOBE Matchmaking Event! On Monday, July 12, Disability:IN will be hosting our annual Summer Business-to-Business Matchmaking (virtual) event with corporate partners and certified DOBEs/SDV-DOBEs. This is to facilitate more opportunities for business connections and networking alongside our annual conference. A few key points to note: […]
