Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the ADA National Network!
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Senator Harkin Delivers Floor Speech in American Sign Language Upon Passage of the ADA - July 13, 1990
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Disability Business News
You Need to Know
Celebrating ADA 30th Anniversary
July 2020
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We can and must do better as individuals
and as a nation.
While the foundation of our mission is built around disability inclusion, we advocate for inclusion for all. We believe in the strength of our community, now more than ever and together we stand firm in solidarity against the undeniable injustice and inequality in this country and the resulting fear, pain, and frustration that continues to surround us.
Sophie Howard,
GDIT,
Chair DI DC Metro
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Celebrating the ADA 30th Anniversary
To celebrate the 30
th
Anniversary of the ADA, we will be posting Recorded Webinar Mini-Series on our
YouTube Channel
throughout the next few months, starting in July.
Special thanks to all who have contributed!
Currently Posted:
"Innovative Approaches to Increasing Self-ID"
Presented by Kevin Carpenter, Wells Fargo, NILG and Ellice Switzer, EARN
"Inclusive Remote Work Environments" (
Posted on our website)
Coming Soon!
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DC Metro YouTube Channel Launched
LinkedIn Group Moving to LinkedIn Page
Please note that we will be closing our LinkedIN Group on June 30 and moving to a LinkedIn Page to leverage our message of disability inclusion to a wider audience.
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Our Mission
“Building the Business Network for Disability Inclusion.”
Our Vision
“Cultivate workforces and workplaces where talent with disabilities are recruited, included, promoted, retained and valued as both internal talent and innovative vendors.”
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Abilities Reimagined
A Message from Bob Lancaster
Imagine a world where . . . people with disabilities and their potential are better understood, a diversity of thoughtful perspectives is celebrated, inclusive company cultures are built, and most importantly, barriers to employment disappear. Businesses that understand the
potential
will hire individuals with disabilities
for their abilities
. . . because together we have the Ability to make the workplace
work
for everyone.
Sincerely,
Bob Lancaster
Chair, VA ABILITY
Richmond, VA
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Member Renewals
Need to Renew Your Membership?
Annual Membership
All local employees are members.
- Corporate - $2,000: TWO Program Passes per event.
Additional Registrations: $65
- Gold - $3,000: THREE Program Passes per event.
Additional Registrations: $65
- Diamond - $5,000: FIVE Program Passes per event.
Additional Registrations: $65
- Platinum - $10,000: Unlimited Program Registration
- Non-Profit - $750: ONE Program Pass per event.
Additional Registrations: $65
- Small Business - $800: ONE Program Pass per event.
Additional Registrations: $65
- Government - $2,300: Unlimited Program Registration
NEW! Six Month Membership
Introductory Corporate Friends
- $600: 6 month membership for up to three employees
Benefits
- An opportunity to engage with the organization and its members
- Host a virtual event
- $600 coverts at end of six months to an annual level determined by the company with $600 applied to remaining balance
- Only available to new members - corporate for profit private sector firms
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The Hon. Katherine McCary
CEO, Executive Director
President
C5 Consulting, LLC
Director of Inclusion, GRACE Global
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Board Members:
- John Annand, Marriott International
- Jennifer Bassett, Secretary, JBG SMITH Companies
- Michelle Crabtree, Hyatt
- Ellen de Bremond, Treasurer
- Anjali Desai-Margolin, Gallaudet University
- Tom Downs, Gartner
- Dan Ellerman, Boeing
- Andrea Hall, Past Chair, General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Sophie Howard, Chair, General Dynamics IT
- Eduardo Meza-Etienne, eSSENTIAL Accessibility
- Chrisonna Palmer, Vice Chair, EY
- Carrie Schroeder, PwC
- Jamel Walker, Northrop Grumman
- Myra Wilder, BAE Systems
- Emily Yee, Deloitte
Advisory Board Members:
- Orly Barbosa, Sandy Spring Bank
- Meghan Cadigan, KPMG
- Ron Drach, Drach Consulting, LLC
- Rikki Epstein, The Arc of Northern VA
- Sylvia Henri-Wonasue, Lockheed Martin
- Karen Herson, Concepts Communication
- Bryan Moseley, TCS Associates
- Rick Rodgers, The Resource Network
- Kia Silver-Hodge, C5 Consulting, LLC
- Bob Vetere, C5 Consulting, LLC
- Sue Werber, C5 Consulting, LLC
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COVID-19 Resources
As the leading regional business on disability inclusion, it seems critical to provide our readers with important information on COVID 19 in our newsletter.
TransCen
has organized some updated and additional resources that you might find helpful.
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IN THE NEWS - Articles of Interest
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Survey of Employer Policies on the Employment of People with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office and Office of Disability Employment Policy published results from their 2018 "Survey of Employer Policies on the Employment of People with Disabilities." The survey provides an overview of employers' efforts to employ people with disabilities and attitudes toward people with disabilities. The 2018 survey builds on evidence established by a 2008 survey and provides nationwide data. Three issue briefs analyzing the data were also released.
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Can an ADA Lawsuit be Filed against a US Company
Located outside the US?
Article by
Sheri Byrne-Habe
r,
Head of Accessibility at VMware, member of the IAAP Global Leadership Council. Degrees in CS, law, business, CPACC certified. Wheelchair user with a deaf daughter.
The answer is yes — and here is a case to watch that is going to test that theory, at least in one state.
Remember, this is NOT legal advice. If you find yourself in this situation, you need to consult a US lawyer who specializes in accessibility cases, and a foreign attorney who specializes in enforcing US judgments.
There are three basic phases for every US civil lawsuit, no matter how complicated or what the subject of the lawsuit is about:
- Can you file the lawsuit?
- Can you win the lawsuit?
- If you win, can you collect the damages you have been awarded?
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How is the Department of Justice Addressing Website and ICT Accessibility?
In light of the critical role that the Internet and information and communication technology (
ICT
) play in contemporary society, including in the employment context, the federal government recognizes that access to information and electronic technologies is a civil right and a vital employment issue for individuals with disabilities.
that title II (state and local governments) and title III (public accommodations) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers Internet website access, mobile applications, and other forms of ICT.
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Resources for People with Disabilities in Emergencies & Disasters
The rights of people with disabilities do not disappear in times of crisis. While disasters, emergencies, and other crisis scenarios often require sacrifices, the rights and lives of disabled people do not need to be one of them.
Access to resources in disaster is especially important for people with disabilities, who are disproportionately impacted by emergencies and disasters. Here are some resources we recommend for people with disabilities, organizations, and emergency planning and response managers:
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Podcast: The Role of Universal Design in Workplace Inclusion and Accessibility
Brook McCall, Director of the Tech Access Initiative at
United Spinal Association, discusses the workplace technology challenges that people with mobility disabilities face.
This podcast is developed in partnership with
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2nd Annual
"A Life Like Yours" Benefit Breakfast
As a new week begins we are still overjoyed by events that closed out last week. Of course, we're referring to our 2nd annual "A Life Like Yours" Benefit Breakfast. Expressions of support and encouragement for our speakers, as well as compliments and commendations for the program, were received and read all weekend long. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
For those who joined us live, we hope you found the stories moving and inspirational. While the COVID-19 Crisis has impacted all our lives in ways unimaginable, we have to remember that families all across Northern Virginia face hurdles and uncertainty every day.
We want to express our gratitude to Friday's presenters. There's incredible bravery in revealing one's self and sharing one's personal story. We are thankful to know and work in partnership with:
- Lissy John
- Conner Cummings
- Phara Rodrigue
- David Egan
If you would like to re-watch the program or share it with others, you'll find it here:
Most importantly, if you were inspired to make a contribution today, thank you. It means the world to us to have your support as we work day by day to fulfill our mission. Thank you for seeing the value that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities bring to our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our schools and churches, and our communities. Thank you for helping to open doors to opportunities. Thank you for understanding the gift we all receive when we promote full inclusion.
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Commemorating the ADA Anniversary
Join PEAT on Twitter
starting June 26th to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the ADA. Follow us and use the hashtag #ADAnext30.
Over the next 30 days leading up to the anniversary on July 26, we'll explore which emerging workplace technologies could have the biggest impact on PWD as we look to the next 30 years of work.
Please also tweet to @peatworks to let us know what you or your organization are doing to commemorate the ADA Anniversary! Also, check out this
ADA page
from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) for more activities.
Read more about PEAT and the ADA Celebration.
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Conference Board Research
Recent
research
from The Conference Board found that 9% of surveyed U.S. organizations had conducted permanent layoffs before the end of April as a result of COVID-19. However, more than double that number, 16% of organizations, are planning to conduct permanent layoffs by the end of July.
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Events - NOTE: Upcoming Events May Change
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Thursday, July 2 at 12 Noon EST.
Episode #7 of the nTIDE Lunch & Learn webinar series
Join us for our monthly webinar detailing findings of the latest Jobs Report release, announcements from the disability employment field and guest presentation by Charles Catherine, Special Assistant to the President, National Organization on Disability.
Agenda
12:00 PM Introduction & Welcome
Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:05 PM Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report Release and The Numbers
John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation and Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:15 PM Announcements from the field of Disability Employment
Denise Rozell, Director of Policy Innovation, AUCD
12:30 PM Guest Presentation
Charles Catherine, Special Assistant to the President, National Organization on Disability
12:45 PM Open Question & Answer period for attendees
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Launch of the Global Alliance for
Disaster Resource Acceleration
July 9
Details coming soon about the upcoming launch event!
The event happens Thursday, July 9, 2020
9 AM Pacific Time/12 PM Eastern Time/4 PM UTC.
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Algorithmic Decision-Making, AI, and Disability Justice
Lydia X. Z. Brown
Wednesday, July 8th
2-3pm EDT
Searching on Google. Shopping on Amazon. Reading posts on social media. Scrolling through news articles. Whether we realize it or not, our lives are dramatically shaped and impacted by algorithms and A.I. (artificial intelligence) for much of our day-to-day lives. But algorithms also are used in many more hidden aspects of life too: applying for jobs, handling eligibility for government benefits, making pretrial release decisions, and more.
In this webinar, our presenter will talk about the various ways that A.I. and algorithmic decision-making discriminate against people with disabilities and reinforce ableism. They’ll also discuss the difference between “fairness” and “justice,” and why it’s important for us to talk about disability justice and algorithmic justice rather than algorithmic fairness or disability rights.
$40 for non-members
If you are not an NDMC member,
you can join here
and get free access to all our monthly webinars.
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The Viscardi Center Announces the Launch of the
Disability Employment Source (DES)
The Viscardi Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Disability Employment Source a robust platform which connects employers with job seekers with disabilities across a variety of industries and job positions. NBDC will be hosting two live demonstration sessions. You can choose to attend either session. The demonstration dates are below, and you can join the sessions from the Zoom links below
Session 1
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm ET
Session 2
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
The Viscardi Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Disability Employment Source a robust platform which connects employers with job seekers with disabilities across a variety of industries and job positions. Our platform is powered by cutting-edge technology and makes it easy for companies to identify, reach, and hire people with disabilities with the specific skills they're looking for in a candidate.
This powerful resource provides employers with the ability to post an unlimited number of open positions on the DES platform by having their career pages scraped and updated regularly.
The DES also provides the following:
Candidate searching that provides HR professionals with access to
unlimited searching
of users for their open positions;
Daily custom scraping of employer's job pages to have all their openings displayed and updated;
·Automatic matching of positions to multiple job seekers who best fit the job description based on their skills; and
E-Learning courses to teach recruiters about hiring, onboarding, and retaining people with disabilities.
We encourage you to attend one of the demonstration sessions and visit this exciting NEW Resource at
http://des.nbdc.com/
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Abilities Reimagined
Accessibility & Accommodations for a Remote Workforce
Thursday
,
July 9, 2020
11:00 – 12:00 ET
Register
for the Accessibility and Accommodations webinar.
Virginia Ability is pleased to present Krystill Brown with Purple Communications and Corey Burton with ZVRS for a discussion about workplace accessibility and accommodations when employees are in the office, working from home, or somewhere in between. Learn about the latest technologies and best practices enabling Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to remain productive regardless of their location.
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Upcoming Institute Virtual Events
In addition to hearing from national experts and leaders in pay equity matters, The Institute is proud to announce that
Natasha Lamb
from Arjuna Capital will be our keynote speaker. Arjuna Capital, a leading national investor firm that advocates sustainable investing based on increasing pay equity and improving diversity through shareholder activism, recently announced that it will rely on The Institute’s new comprehensive
Pay Equity Index
, to evaluate pay equity in the companies.
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A Forum Diversity Insights Digital Presentation:
Global Citizenship: Whole World Sensibilities and Responsibilities
July 30, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Presenters:
Khadija Ali, Global Language Connections
Shawntera M. Hardy, PolicyGrounds Consulting |
Mark Ritchie, Global Minnesota
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Disability:IN 2020 Annual Conference
July 13-16, 2020
Disability:IN is pleased to announce that the 2020 Annual Conference agenda is now live. From the
Inclusion Awards
&
Disability Equality Index Top Scorers
, to breakout sessions spanning seven immersive tracks, don't miss out.
Deadline
: July 6, 2020
- Virtual Conference Experience $600
- Job Accommodations Network (JAN) Academy $100
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From Case Law to COVID-19: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns Thirty
July 30, 2020, Thursday,
11:00 – 12:00 ET
Virginia Ability is pleased to present its annual ADA legal update program on Thursday, July 30, hosted by the Isler Dare law firm. Employers looking to hire individuals with disabilities will benefit from this insightful review of new virtual work environments and recent ADA litigation trends. As accommodation requests grow in the wake of the pandemic, our speaker will discuss key considerations for HR professionals seeking to build inclusive cultures. Join us to deepen your understanding of the ADA and receive practical answers to complicated legal questions.
Visit
Virginia Ability
for details and registration or contact
Bob Lancaster,
Chair.
Topics
· Update on ADA case law
· Potential COVID-19 accommodations
· Review of FFCRA issues
· Is attendance still an essential job function?
· Exploring future litigation trends
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NILG 2020 FREE Webinar series
Webinar Series Kick OFF
Mon, July 6, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
OFCCP Director Craig Leen, EEOC Commissioner Charlotte Burrows and ODEP Deputy Assistant Secretary, ODEP Jennifer Sheehy kicking off the event!
Behind the Curtain: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Cheri Burgess (Princeton University) and Sam Starks (University of Pennsylvania)
Discussion that includes best practices and lessons learned for defining your role; managing internal/external relationships; developing an internal communication plan; utilizing in-house and external counsel; preparing and presenting data and information strategically; preparing for and managing the agency’s phone interviews and on-site review; and more! The session will be interactive to invite knowledge sharing with the aim of every audience member leaving the conversation with more confidence to handle the next agency on-site review.
ODEP Kickoff
Wednesday July 8, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Listen to Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy present on the accomplishments of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and future plans.
To FAAP or not to FAAP, That is the Question
Thu, July 9, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Nicole Wetmore (Dell) and Quenton Wright (Charles River Associates)
Using examples of diversity metrics, this session highlights considerations in computing appropriate internal and external benchmarks to monitor progress towards diversity goals and identify areas in need of further outreach effort. Come learn how contractors can measure potential risk under establishment-based AAPs as compared to functional AAPs. Hear about Dell’s transition from establishment-based AAPs to functional AAPs as the speakers weigh the pros and cons of each approach while engaging the audience in their questions.
"How can Employers Move the Diversity Needle
Without Running into Legal Trouble"
Tuesday, July 14th
2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Employers are under increasing pressure to diversify their workforce and maintain a culture of inclusivity. The pressure to move the needle is significant, particularly for Federal contractors. Striking a balance between innovative diversity and inclusion programs and applicable legal parameters is tricky. Participants will leave with: (1) an understanding of legal requirements; (2) practical recommendations for creating a culture of inclusivity; (3) innovative approaches for achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce at all levels.
OFCCP Policy Update
Wed, July 15, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Tina Williams and Marcus Stergio (OFCCP)
This session will review OFCCP policy updates. Participants will 1. learn about all past, present, and proposed policy updates, 2. Understand the process for making updates to OFCCP policies, and 3. recognize the impact of policies on OFCCP audits and actions.
OFCCP’s Early Resolution Conciliation Process:
Negotiating the Agreement, OFCCP’s Perspective, the Contractor’s Perspective, and the Practical Realities of Multiple-Establishment Simultaneous Progress Reports
Thu, July 16,, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Alissa Horvitz and Joshua Roffman (Roffman Horvitz, PLC)
The presenters will discuss the OFCCP’s Early Resolution Process Directive, how the negotiation process worked in a real example, the pros and cons of resolving multiple compliance reviews simultaneously, the scope of what OFCCP expects from the employer’s self-audit, and the strategies involved in submitting progress reports for multiple establishments to the same reviewing office.
OFCCP Audits – Changed Rules and Changed Strategies for Success
Tues. July 21,, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Mickey Silberman (Silberman Law PC)
In OFCCP audits, things have changed fast and in ways big and small. What does this mean for you and your company? A changed OFCCP means new rules to learn, understand and respond to ensure effective compliance and audit success. In this session, Mickey will practically and strategically “connect the dots” regarding OFCCP’s important audit changes. So join us as we break down what employers need to know now, and do, differently to protect their organizations. During this presentation participants will learn: (1) what OFCCP has changed in audits; (2) what remains the same in audits; (3) how to respond in audits to the OFCCP’s changed approach.
OFCCP Branch of Expert Services (BES)
Wed, Jul 22, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Bob LaJeunesse and other BES members
This session will review the activities of the Branch of Expert Services. Participants will 1. Learn what the Branch of Expert Services does, 2. Understand how it coordinates with the regions in audits, and 3. Learn how it identifies and directs audits when compensation issues are found.
Compliance on Campus: Guidelines for College and University Recruitment and Selection
Thu, July 23, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Danny Petrella (CWC)
College recruitment programs can take many forms, with each one triggering unique compliance requirements that need to be understood in order to be effectively managed. This session will: (1) examine the key employment laws and regulations that specifically impact campus recruiting programs; (2) identify how common campus recruiting practices can inadvertently run afoul of fundamental EEO compliance and recordkeeping requirements; (3) offer practical guidelines employers can follow to minimize campus recruitment compliance risks.
What Would You Do?
Exploring Best Practices for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
Tues. July 28, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Lynn Clements (Berkshire)
Berkshire’s Lynn Clements explores common mistakes that employers make when managing employment of individuals with disabilities using an interactive “what would you do” format. Attendees will respond to actual case scenarios from government enforcement actions and will, together, decide the best way to handle each situation. Attendees will learn how to (1) evaluate job qualifications; (2) manage performance of individuals with disabilities; (3) process accommodation and leave requests; (4) request appropriate medical documentation.
Expanding the Talent Pool: Leading Practices in Disability Disclosure and Inclusion
Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
Carol Glazer (NOD), Craig Leen and Tina Williams (OFCCP)
Our panel will describe how pacesetting companies are building cultures of trust where applicants and employees feel safe in disclosing their disabilities, both visible and nonvisible. Attendees will learn practical steps that have effectively increased self-disclosure rates in leading companies and enabled organizations to successfully hire and retain talent with disabilities. Attendees will also become better able to gauge their own progress in disability disclosure against the latest benchmarks in findings from the 2018 Disability Employment Tracker survey.
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27th Annual Conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
September 9 - 11, 2020
Alexandria, Virginia
Pre-Conference Session "ADA Overview"
Wednesday, September 9 - 2:00 - 5:00 PM
No Additional Charge!
Register by July 31, 2020 to save $50.
Mark Center Hilton
TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center are moving forward with our plans to host the 2020 Mid-Atlantic ADA Conference (
ADAcon
) September 9 -11, 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia. We continue to monitor the
Commonwealth of Virginia’s guidelines
for safe gatherings. For those who are planning to attend this year’s conference, we want to let you know that your safety is our top priority.
- Our conference staff will follow the recommended guidance for wearing masks, limiting contact and social distancing.
- We are working closely with the Mark Center Hilton to ensure safety for our participants. Hilton’s corporate office has issued a statement detailing their health and hygiene protocols.
- Conference meeting room set ups have been revised to take into account social distancing and reduced capacities. We, in turn, must limit the number of participants we can accommodate this year.
- We have been assured by the audio-visual vendor that they have procedures in place for their staff to maintain hygiene and provide clean equipment for all of our conference sessions.
Safety always comes first, but we also want to provide our participants a quality program with the latest and most reliable information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Most of our speakers will be presenting in person. We have several speakers, however, who are unable to travel to the conference and will be presenting remotely.
ADAcon sessions will be available in-person only. We are unable to provide remote access to the conference. However, we will be offering some webinar sessions this fall featuring some of the conference presenters.
Please click on the link below for complete information and registration for
ADAcon 2020
. We look forward to welcoming you to the 27th Annual Mid-Atlantic ADA Conference this September.
Questions about the Mid-Atlantic ADA Conference, contact:
Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
1-800-949-4232 V/TTY in DC
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The M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase is dedicated to promoting accessible and assistive technology for senior citizens and users of all abilities.
It is an annual meeting place for all who implement digital accessibility strategies or develop enabling ICT products, services for workplaces, learning environments or consumer markets. With its theme of “Digital Inclusion Strategies: A Catalyst for Action”, the 2020 M-Enabling Summit will highlight how organizations can successfully leverage innovative enabling technologies to make their digital workplaces, learning environments and product and services accessible to users of all abilities.
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Harkin International Disability Employment Summit
2020 Harkin Summit
December 10-11, 2020
in Washington, D.C.
Check back soon for additional information!
“The unemployment rate among adult Americans with disabilities who want to work and can work is over 60 percent. That is a blot on our national character.” – Senator Tom Harkin in his farewell speech to the U.S. Senate.
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Our focus is on Culture Change!
Our organization,
formerly the DC Metro Business Leadership Network,
is the largest regional member network of a variety of industry employers advocating for inclusion of individuals with disabilities in today's workforce, marketplace and supply chain. A non-profit business-led network established in 2006, our purpose is to bring the business community together in a dialog through education, training and resources with a focus on removing attitudinal and organizational barriers by exchanging best practices to ensure that the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as smart business.
Our Members and Guests have access to resources, programs and partners to strengthen the disability inclusion efforts and outcomes.
- Thought leadership
- Business to business networking
- Introductions to community partners
- Access to talent
- Hot topic programming led by Subject Matter Experts
- Webinars
Join our
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Our Staff
The Hon. Katherine McCary, President, C5 Consulting, LLC serves as CEO and Executive Director. Katherine served as founding chair of the USBLN (now Disability:IN) for nine years, the founding chair of the VA BLN (Now Virginia Ability) for 13 years and has launched more than 11 chapters. She received the USBLN Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. She recently joined
GRACE Global Fund
as Director of Inclusion.
C5 is a global disability inclusion strategy consultancy comprised exclusively of private sector disability leaders,
experienced disability from a variety of areas; as individuals, as caregivers, and as parents of individuals with disabilities. W
ith more than 50 years combined expertise and a deep knowledge of culture change developed through customized business strategies. C5 is the pioneer of disability inclusion
"for business by business"
with just in time training Disability Inclusion IQ designed for enterprise wide learning.
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