Language is powerful and ever-changing. It is important to be aware of the impact words can have, including the ways in which they can dismiss or affirm the diverse lived experiences of people with disabilities. In this session, presenters will share a primer on ableism in language, as well as [...]
Join us on March 30th at 12pm EST to learn how The Caregiver Foundation and Walmart are uplifting and providing support for caregivers through cultures of empathy and belonging. This meeting is only open to Disability:IN Partner employees. No registration required. Direct meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86399188607?pwd=bkcxc2lVdmMwZjhMcngzeTc3YllPZz09 Please email [email protected] with any [...]
In honor of Women’s History Month and Intersectionality with Disability, Disability:IN DC Metro will host a virtual conversation with three women to exchange ideas and address questions including their school and career experiences as women with disabilities. The Hon. Katherine McCary, Disability:IN DC Metro's CEO, will open the dialog and [...]
A HYBRID DC Metro Annual event featuring ODEP, OFCCP and EEOC sharing their leadership plans, policies and activities for 2023. If you prefer to attend virtually, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the session. ODEP Assistant Secretary, Taryn Williams ODEP Deputy Secretary Jennifer Sheehy ODEP Director, Employer [...]
Webinar: Being a Leader and Ally: Creating Opportunity for PwD to Achieve Professional Aspirations Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern Organizations wanting to progress in disability inclusion must have commitment from top leadership, starting with their CEO and executive leadership. By working together, leadership can create [...]
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a globally diverse group of business leaders who come together to share their knowledge, strategies, and best practices to help organizations enhance and maintain accessibility policies and practices in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain. The committee’s focus includes but is not limited to [...]
Prior registration for the 2023 is required!
Become a 2023 Supplier Diversity Mentor! The Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring Program is designed as an essential component to the development of certified disability-owned business enterprises, including veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The self-paced program is 12 months in length (running June 2023-2024) with an expectation that mentoring teams meet [...]
Webinar: Disability Business/Employee Resource Groups’ (B/ERG) Role in Accelerating Global Workplace Inclusion Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern Through Disability:IN’s Global Disability Equality Index (GDEI) we learned that one of the three elements essential to advancing global disability inclusion in the workplace is an active Business/Employee [...]
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 [...]
Join Disability:IN Minnesota and U.S. Bank as we partner on our virtual May member event for Mental Health Awareness Month on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST. Petra Velzeboer will present, Revolutionizing Mental Health in the Workplace. She’ll provide practical advice to create a workplace that [...]
A diverse group of talent acquisition and recruiting professionals come together to discuss disability inclusive hiring practices and trends while exploring how to leverage Disability:IN to incorporate individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities into company talent pipelines. If interested in joining, please email Bridgette Anderson at [email protected]. [...]
On the heels of Neurodiversity Celebration Week we would like to invite you to attend a webinar with Joe Riddle, Director of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, focused on learning more about neurodiversity and neuroinclusive hiring and employment practices. Neuroinclusion is an important dimension of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that [...]
Spring is here and it’s time to start growing your INclusive workforce!
Webinar: Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 12pm - 1pm Eastern This webinar will focus some of the many wellness challenges faced by both employers and employees in a particularly challenging environment. The long-term effects of a pandemic, working remotely, economic [...]
