Join Disability:IN Greater Atlanta and Peg Nicholls (Global Diversity & Inclusion Community Lead for People with Disabilities, Cisco) for a 45-minute session during which we'll discuss employer readiness, defining & identifying unconscious bias, self-disclosure and much more.
Are you a leader or active member of a disability-focused ERG/BRG? Are you interested in meeting with others to share and discuss on these topics? How are disability-centered ERGs/BRGs engaging their membership? What programs and events have groups engaged in? How are groups effectively leveraging their executive sponsors? Join Disability:IN Greater Atlanta and […]
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 […]
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 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: […]
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 […]
Join Disability:IN Chicagoland for a virtual conversation on HIV/AIDS awareness and non-apparent disabilities.
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 […]
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 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 partners are invited to connect with local certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBEs) for a virtual networking session to build relationships and create connections among organizations that are prioritizing disability supplier diversity. Local DOBEs will have an opportunity to meet supplier diversity professionals from Disability:IN Chicagoland corporate partners […]
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 […]
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 […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland, in partnership with Northern Trust, is hosting a discussion about global disability inclusion in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated annually on December 3rd. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Report on Disability found that more than 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population […]
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability:IN Chicagoland is excited to partner with Disability:IN Wisconsin to host a series of events throughout the month of October. The fourth and final session of this year's virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit will feature a discussion on the power of identity: […]
