Disability:IN Chicagoland starts its second annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 5th with a discussion on Mental Health, Substance Use & the Impact of COVID-19. Now more than ever, the effects of COVID-19 are having a dramatic impact on the mental health of employees and their […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its second annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 12th with a discussion on The Future of Work Amid the COVID 19 Pandemic. Over the last 18 months, businesses have done their best to create and update their return to work plans, and understanding […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its second annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 19th with a discussion on Partnering with Universities to Recruit Students with Disabilities. On campus recruiting of students with disabilities can be challenging for companies looking to diversify their talent pool. Complexities include: identifying students […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland concludes its second annual virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit on Tuesday, October 26th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central, with an online discussion on the importance of ensuring that products and services are inclusive and accessible. The U.S. Office of Disability Employment Policy categorizes people with disabilities […]
Join Disability:IN Chicagoland for a virtual conversation on HIV/AIDS awareness and non-apparent disabilities.
In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) celebrated annually on May 19th, Disability:IN Chicagoland hosts a virtual discussion designed to build awareness on the importance of digital accessibility in the workplace and marketplace. GAAD, first recognized in 2012, was designed to shed light on the need for digital access […]
Please join us virtually and learn how you can increase your supplier diversity. Connect with certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s) in Chicagoland, DC Metro, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for a networking session to build relationships and create connections to prioritize disability supplier diversity.
Disability:IN Chicagoland starts its third annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 4th with a discussion on Leaning into the Disability Equality Index Advantage: key findings, initiatives & opportunities. Becky Kekula, Director of the Disability Equality Index (DEI), will have a conversation with top scoring companies including: […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its third annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 11th with a discussion on Working Caregivers: Why You Should Care & How Can You Support Them. Employees today are more likely to care not just for children, but also for family members who have […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland continues its third annual virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit on Tuesday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central, with an online discussion on acquired disabilities. This panel will feature a conversation on acquired disabilities and their impact on employers and employees. Join us as we hear […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland concludes its third annual Virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit program series on Tuesday, October 25th with a virtual networking session to connect students with disabilities to recruiters. During this virtual networking session, corporate recruiters will have an opportunity to meet with students with disabilities seeking job and internship opportunities […]
A panel discussion hosted by Center for Disability Inclusion, Disability:IN Chicagoland, DC Metro, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Learn about benefits and best practices for hiring, onboarding, and retaining veterans with disabilities.
Disability:IN Chicagoland, in partnership with Access Living, invites current Chicagoland corporate partners to a discussion on Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them, on Thursday, September 14th, at 4:30 pm Central. Access Living’s Bridget Hayman, Communications Director and Karen Tamley, CEO, will lead a conversation about […]
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 […]
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. […]