While 2020 is over – thank goodness! – 2021 continues to be a struggle for many people in the US and across the globe: The vaccine is out, but COVID-19 outbreaks continue to peak in many areas, and with some of those recovering seeing the short- and long-term impacts of […]
Join our NextGen Manager and the National Disabled Law Students Association on February 10 for a panel discussion addressing the realities of the Americans with Disabilities Act protections in the workplace. “How does the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") apply to employment? How can legal professionals use the ADA as […]
Be sure to register by February 8
(1) Play Affiliate introductory Video – 5 minutes (2) Panel discussion: Corporate Best Practices of Self ID Campaigns – 40 minutes (3) Live chat with questions – 10 minutes (4) General Membership of Disability:IN NJ Affiliate – 5 minutes Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/education-best-practices-of-self-id-campaigns-tickets-136038899009
Join us for an incredible session as we explore best practices and emerging strategies around disability inclusion in the food and agriculture sector. We’ll investigate industry initiatives with Antonio Paixao from ADM and Philomena Satre from Land O’Lakes. Sarafaith Pekor will talk about engaging the next generation of talent through innovative programming and […]
Disability:IN Minnesota is pleased to partner with Cargill to host its March Meeting. Featured Presentation: Cargill’s Psychological Well-Being Journey Agenda: 8:00-8:15 am: Welcome and Member Updates 8:15-9:00 am: Featured Presentation: Cargill’s Psychological Well-Being Journey 8:45-9:00 am: Q&A and Employee Mental Health Idea Sharing 9:00-9:25 am: Virtual Networking 9:25-9:30: Wrap up Description: In […]
The Virtual Recruiting Toolkit: Best Practices for Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding in our Virtual New Normal When: March 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting Admission: $15.00 for Disability:IN Connecticut Members and HERC members $20.00 for non-members Free Admission for State, Federal and local government employees & students […]
Want to deepen your company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives? Join Disability:IN Greater Kansas City, in partnership with Disability:IN Chicagoland and Disability:IN Wisconsin, to get familiar with intersectionality, or the complex ways multiple identities intersect, helping companies better understand their diverse and multifaceted employees and how companies are recognizing that ERG’s/BRG’s can play a role […]
Attendees will gain valuable information on best practices for completing the DEI, the benefits to the company even if the organization does not score well and a roadmap towards creating a disability-friendly workplace. Becky Kekula serves as the Disability Equality Index (DEI) Director at Disability:IN.
Panel Presentation with: UMB Bank, Black & Veatch and Grant Thornton Tower Session Objective: Become familiar with intersectionality, the complex ways multiple identities intersect, helping companies better understand their diverse and multifaceted employees, and how companies are recognizing the role Employee and Business Resource Groups play in the workplace including […]
The Disability:IN DC Metro Program Calendar kicks off 2021 with our Annual Program highlighting our federal leaders sharing their organizations’ priorities for business and individuals with disabilities. We are excited to welcome the new OFCCP Director Jenny Yang and hear from ODEP Deputy Secretary Jennifer Sheehy and key ODEP staff […]
Join Disability:IN Utah partner Dylan McDonnell, Columbus Community Center, Chief Operations Officer as he shares his insight and knowledge on Developmental Disabilities and Employment Virtual Lunch and Learn event. Business partners, community partners, counselors and individuals with disabilities welcome. Email [email protected] with questions or accommodation requests. TO REGISTER: https://developmentaldisabilitieswork.eventbrite.com
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 […]
