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: […]
Learn about how corporations are supporting the physical or remote return to work of their employees with disabilities during the pandemic.
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability:IN Chicagoland is excited to partner with Disability:IN Wisconsin for an online event series throughout October. The second session of this year's virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit will feature a discussion designed to help corporate leadership better understand how to maximize the […]
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability:IN Chicagoland is excited to Partner with Disability:IN Wisconsin to host a series of online events throughout October. The first session of this year's virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit will feature local business leaders, Disability:IN Chicagoland partners, and national experts about how […]
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability:IN Chicagoland is excited to partner with Disability:IN Wisconsin for an online event series throughout October. The third session of this year's virtual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit will feature a conversation among local business leaders, Disability:IN Chicagoland partners, and national experts about […]
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap for disability inclusion policies and practices. Join Disability:IN Greater Atlanta for a virtual, informal, and informative conversation about this tool and the benefits of participation. Becky Kekula, DEI Director at Disability:IN, will provide a […]
Join our President & CEO, Jill Houghton, at this event: More than two thirds of Americans find companies with strong diversity, equity, and inclusion values more relevant than other brands, and 80% of Americans believe companies need to recognize their role in systemic racial inequality by acknowledging past mistakes or biases. The time for […]
Disability:IN Chicagoland is pleased to partner with the Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to present an online discussion on Accommodations & Return to Work Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us to learn strategies to support the mental and physical […]