Is there an elephant in your office? A quarter of the US adult population, 64.6 million people, live with a mental health disorder. But, shhhh, we don’t talk about that at work — until now.   Ashley Sides Johnson, co-author, of “There's an Elephant in Your Office, 2nd Edition: Practical Tips […]

Thought Leaders Reflection Series: This is the second of a multi-part series as members of the DC Metro Board sit down for a fireside chat with well-acknowledged Disability Leaders. Join Meghan Cadigan, DC Metro Board Member at KPMG in a conversation with Carol Glazer, President, National Organization on Disability.The conversation […]

The first of the Thought Leader Reflection Series: Ryan Walters, DC Metro's Vice Chair,  will have a fireside chat with Neil Romano, former Assistant Secretary of the Office on Disability Employment Policy and Chair of NCD. Topics shared will include Neil's perspectives on the ADA Anniversary and his thoughts on […]

This is the first in a series of "Fireside Chats" with Disability Thought Leaders: Ryan Walters, DC Metro Vice Chair and Healthcare ERP Manager at Deloitte will sit down with The Hon. Neil Romano for an in-depth discussion about mental health conditions and Neil's  efforts with PBATS, Professional Baseball Athletic […]

Fewer than 5% of Diversity Equity and Inclusion have Accessibility in their job title. Is this a promising practice? Is it a positive step to specifically call out accessibility? Join Craig Leen, of K&L Gates as he discusses this with several key leaders: Jeff Wissel, Disability: IN Chief Accessibility Officer, and […]

Fewer than 5% of Diversity Equity and Inclusion have Accessibility in their job title. Is this a promising practice? Is it a positive step to specifically call out accessibility? Join Craig Leen, of K&L Gates as he discusses this with several key leaders: Jeff Wissel, Disability:IN Chief Accessibility Officer,  Tom […]

Fewer than 5% of Diversity Equity and Inclusion have Accessibility in their job title. Is this a promising practice? Is it a positive step to specifically call out accessibility? Join Craig Leen, of K&L Gates as he discusses this with several key leaders: Jeff Wissel, Disability: IN Chief Accessibility Officer,  […]

How One Global Enterprise Stepped Forward to Maximize Inclusion of Talent who are Blind or have Low Visions Hear the story of how one global company and its leaders made a proactive choice of disability inclusion that is benefitting its culture.  Blind and low-vision leaders share their perspectives in a […]

Leaders from Maxar Technologies, Blind Institute of Technology and the American Foundation for the Blind will share how to attract and retain employees who are blind or who have low vision.

Leaders from Maxar Technologies, Blind Institute of Technology and the American Foundation for the Blind will share how to attract and retain employees who are blind or who have low vision.

Various disability legislation exists to ensure employees with disabilities (EWD) have equal access to perform core job functions, from the hiring process to the use of all internal systems and communication within an enterprise, which include requests for accommodation, training and Helpdesk support. While there have been great advances in […]

IN DC Metro: Autism Acceptance Month: Perspectives on Neurodiversity and DEIA Neurodiversity, broadly defined as a diversity of thinking styles and abilities, is especially important for innovative decision-making and increasing greater levels of diversity and inclusion within organizations. Join our speakers for this in depth look at AUTISM@ WORK programs […]

IN DC Metro: Accessibility for Faculty, Admin & Students Alike Accommodations and disability considerations at every institutional level There’s no shortage of accessibility-related considerations for professionals at higher-ed institutions to focus on. From ensuring smooth transitions for new students entering your institution with disabilities to meeting the accessibility needs of […]

The Disability:IN DC Metro Program Calendar kicks off 2022 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 ODEP Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams and and hear from OFCCP Director Jenny Yang and EEOC Commissioner […]