Disability Business News
You Need to Know
September 2019
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Disability:IN DC Metro
Member Renewals
Thank you to our Members and Friends for your patience and support as we continue on our rebrand journey. Our new website will launch October 1!
Need to Renew Your Membership?
If you need to know your renewal date, need an invoice or planning for next year's budget, contact
Katherine McCary.
2019 Annual Membership
Corporate
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$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
Until the new website launches, C5 Consulting, LLC which has staffed the local affiliate for eight years will continue to create and distribute the “Disability Business News You Need to Know” newsletter and it will also be posted on the
C5 Website.
To stay up on disability inclusion information, visit C5 on
LinkedIn.
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Andrea Hall,
Chair
Diversity & Inclusion Sr. Manager
- General Dynamics Mission Systems
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The Hon. Katherine McCary
President
C5 Consulting, LLC
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Board Members:
- Jennifer Bassett, JBG SMITH Companies
- Michelle Crabtree, Hyatt
- Ellen DeBremond
- Anjali Desai-Margolin, Gallaudet University
- Tom Downs, Gartner
- Dan Ellerman, Accenture
- Charlesiah Mclean, Leidos
- Eduardo Meza-Etienne, eSSENTIAL Accessibility
- Chrisonna Palmer, EY
- Carrie Schroeder, PwC
- Jamel Walker, Northrop Grumman
- Myra Wilder, Marriott
- Emily Yee, Deloitte
Advisory Board Members:
- 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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IN THE NEWS - Articles of Interest
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The award – a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Office of Disability Employment Policy – recognizes federal contractors who are leaders in expanding opportunity to Americans with disabilities in the workplace.
The deadline extension means your organization now has more time to complete and submit your EDI Award application!
This year's Award recipients will be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor for their work and will receive a three-year moratorium for OFCCP compliance evaluations. Additionally, a post-award "Year of Engagement" will provide opportunities for contractors to share their best practices on disability inclusion with other employers.
During this extension, employers who have already submitted an EDI Award application can update their application if desired.
Applications now close November 1, 2019. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to have your business recognized for its commitment to supporting Americans with disabilities.
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JAN Launches Refreshed Workplace Accommodations Toolkit
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) recently refreshed its
Workplace Accommodation Toolkit
—a free, comprehensive resource for employers seeking to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to create more disability-inclusive workplaces.
The Toolkit includes actionable accommodation policies and processes from leading businesses; forms, training presentations, and role-play videos; and best and emerging practices for creating a disability-inclusive workplace across all phases of the employment life cycle. As a result, it is an invaluable resource for recruiters and hiring managers; supervisors and managers; reasonable accommodation subject matter experts; technology professionals; and employees with disabilities and their allies.
Additions for this refresh include a drawer of tools for IT Professionals responsible for digital accessibility; the Solution Showcase - short videos of various technology solutions that can be implemented as effective job accommodations; and a new role-play video depicting the performance management of an employee with an opioid addiction.
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Did your brand promote advertisements or campaigns with People with Disabilities this year?
The Association of National Advertisers’ 19th Annual Multicultural Excellence Awards celebrate the year’s best multicultural advertising campaigns featured in the U.S. As the official sponsor of the "People with Disabilities" category, we invite you to apply today if your brand promoted ad campaign(s) featuring the PwD consumer segment this year! Please note the submission deadline is Sept 9.
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The Right Talent, Right Now – Get Ready for NDEAM 2019
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s your business ready for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? Every October, this nationwide campaign is a time to celebrate the skills and talents that people with disabilities bring to America's workplaces. It is a great time for your organization to demonstrate your commitment to disability inclusion.
This year's NDEAM theme is The Right Talent, Right Now, which underscores the essential role that workers with disabilities play in America's economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for skilled talent.
Need ideas for how to participate in NDEAM? The campaign's national sponsor, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), offers a helpful
list of ways to capitalize on NDEAM
. Suggestions include promoting NDEAM on social media, hosting educational staff events, publishing articles about the campaign, issuing an NDEAM press release, and more. ODEP's toolkit provides suggested language that you can customize for your particular needs.
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UXPA Webinar: Universal Design with Accessibility in Mind
If you were not able to attend the UXPA Webinar: Universal Design with Accessibility in Mind on August 23rd, you can watch the recording on
UXPA International YouTube channe
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You can also
download the slides
shared during the webinar.Please note, in order to access all of the accessibility features in this version, you must download the web version and view in Adobe Reader. For questions regarding access to the web version of the PDF or it's contents, feel free to reach out to: eSSENTIAL Accessibility at
learn@essentialaccessiblity.com
Be sure to check
uxpa.org
for upcoming webinars and short courses. Thanks so much!
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Disability not a barrier: At a time of low unemployment, employers tap a new talent pool
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USA Today article by Charisse Jones
After not working for eight years because of a visual disability, Samantha Reeves speaks with palpable pride of the day in April when she officially became an Oklahoma state employee.
“It’s changed my life,'' says Reeves, 30, who secured a position with the Department of Rehabilitation's Career Planning Center through Galt, a foundation that helps people with disabilities find jobs.
"The only time I ever got out of my house was to go to the doctor, and you can’t imagine what that does to someone’s mood,'' she says. Working "provided the opportunity to let my strengths actually shine so people get to know the real me, and not just see my disability.’’
Institutional investors, including 15 state treasurers, have called on businesses whose shares they own to make hiring workers with disabilities a priority. Together, they represent over $2.1 trillion in assets.
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Identifying Trends & Gaps through the Disability Equality Index
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180 corporations participated in the 2019 DEI, a historic milestone signifying a 24% increase from 2018. Top participating industries include:
- Technology (11.7%)
- Financial Services (8.9%)
- Insurance (8.9%)
- Healthcare (7.8%)
There are an estimated 1 Billion number of People with Disabilities worldwide. The unemployment rate for People with Disabilities is 2X that of People without Disabilities.
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Henry Viscardi Achievement Award Nominations
The Viscardi Center is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards. Named for the Center’s founder and a premier disability advocate, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., these awards honor leaders who carry on his legacy by improving quality of life for people with disabilities, including through employment. The deadline for nomination submissions is September 16, 2019.
Learn more about the awards
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Employer Policy Development Center
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced the awarding of $2 million to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, for the first year of a 4-year cooperative agreement to operate an employer-focused disability policy development and technical assistance center. This center will build upon the prior work of ODEP’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). The primary goals of this new center are to:
- Conduct research;
- Engage with the business community;
- Identify effective policies and practices that support business needs; and
- Provide resources, technical assistance, and training to help public- and private-sector employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities.
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Podcast: Making Artificial Intelligence Inclusive for Hiring and HR
The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT)
featured a podcast interview on "Making Artificial Intelligence Inclusive for Hiring and Human Resources". The guest on the podcast was Dan Nichols of Candidit, who is using artificial intelligence to build a more inclusive hiring platform. The platform incorporates inclusive talent competencies built to reduce bias and better match employers to candidates with the specific skills they need.
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Announcing Section 503 Focused Review Webinars
Date: September 11, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in the workplace. With the launch of Section 503 Focused Reviews this fall, OFCCP has released compliance assistance resources to help employers and workers to better understand the law and how the reviews will be conducted.
To help contractors prepare for Section 503 Focused Reviews, OFCCP will be hosting a webinar discussing the scheduling process, the focused review process, common problem areas, and best practices. During the webinar, contractors will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be provided helpful information and resources available to assist them in increasing the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Details for the Section 503 Focused Reviews webinar follow:
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Gallaudet 2nd Annual Information Technology Summit
Friday, September 13, 2019
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Limited to eight employers with two representatives at $50 each
Sponsored by Gallaudet University Career Center
The “Gallaudet 2nd Annual Information Technology Summit”, an all day event held at Gallaudet University, will connect talented students, both Information Technology (IT) majors and Business majors, with employers who are serious about hiring students with disabilities, specifically deaf and hard of hearing students at Gallaudet University. Students will learn about emerging trends in Information Technology including Cybersecurity, Web and Program Development. Students will also meet professionals in the field, both hearing and deaf, who will inspire students to consider the many shapes and forms of careers in Information Technology.
Panel presentations will feature IT professionals, who will discuss their roles and responsibilities in their jobs and about the many opportunities that exist in government, private industry and the corporate world. The need for individuals trained in IT is even found in smaller companies, creating unlimited opportunities. Students will listen to stories from professional deaf employees as they discuss strategies for breaking into the field of cybersecurity and becoming successful.
The workshop will include a combination of panel presentations along with built in networking opportunities for students to meet and talk with IT specialists. Managers and recruiters representing businesses and government agencies will share with students what qualities and skills they look for in a candidate. Students will bring resumes for networking and on site interviewing.
In addition to companies spearheading this event, other interested employers will be participating and encouraging students to consider the advantages of working in different environments.
As many of today’s employers are focused on diversifying their workforce and hiring more individuals with disabilities, there is an advantage to developing relationships with Gallaudet students, faculty, and Career Services staff. Events such as this will be beneficial in terms of creating a pipeline of qualified applicants for the increasing number of opportunities in the field of technology.
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The Virginia Ability Forum: Ability First!
September 25, 2019, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Community College Workforce Alliance
On the Parham Road Campus of Reynolds Community College
Workforce Development & Conference Center
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Thursday September 26, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20852
Join TransCen for an exciting night of networking, casino games, silent auction and a chance to win specially selected raffle items to celebrate TransCen’s mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful work and community inclusion at TransCen Royale!
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Shifting the Talent Paradigm: Inclusive Culture for a Modern Workforce
Thursday
, September 26 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
Leading Disability Employers Dinner - 5:30 to 9:00 PM ET
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, VA
As a Diversity & Inclusion leader, you are called to influence change within your company. At the Annual Forum + Dinner, you’ll discover emerging leadership tactics and innovative tools that can transform your company’s culture and return bottom-line results.
By attending, you will:
- Learn from peers who have launched internal change efforts and how they navigated challenges
- Strengthen your strategy with insights from allied fields, including change management and adaptive leadership
- Develop your personal leadership model to guide transformative change
- Understand how to measure + communicate impact to gain buy-in for disability inclusion efforts
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Join The Arc Northern Virginia for Breakfast or Lunch on Thursday, September 26th
Enjoy a Short-stack or a Tall-stack! Benefiting The Arc of Northern Virginia
The Original Pancake House in Falls Church hosts our second Dine Out for People with Disabilities event of 2019. We love THIS pancake house for the good food and commitment to community service you’ve come to know and appreciate.
15% of proceeds for the entire day will be donated to The Arc of Northern Virginia! So take your family out for breakfast, invite your friends and coworkers to lunch, or order online and takeout a great meal. Any way you choose, you'll get good food and support our mission all at the same time!
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The 4th Annual ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium:
Perfecting Traditional Methods,Tackling Emerging Interfaces
Tuesday & Wednesday October 1 & 2, 2019
(Main Symposium)
Partnership for Public Service Conference Center
1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20005
Monday September 30 for Preconference Workshops on:
- Trusted Tester
- Image Descriptions
- Mobile Testing
- PDFs
- Team Instruction
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THE RIGHT TALENT, RIGHT NOW!
Join John D. Kemp, President & CEO of The Viscardi Center, for
the National Business & Disability Council's Annual
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center will join organizations throughout the country to commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Together, we will recognize the impact people with disabilities have made on organizations - as employees and customers.
Our program will include a keynote by
Rohini Anand, Chief Diversity Officer of Sodexo
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The Arc Employment Symposium
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 09:00 AM - 11:30 PM ET
Admission:
$25.00
Location
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Room Number: Independence A
This event will educate businesses about the win-win, added value of considering and hiring people with disabilities and how that can positively impact the bottom line and brand value for their businesses.
The program will include networking, presentations, and a panel discussion. If you have questions regarding registration, contact Diane Monnig at
dmonnig@thearcofnova.org
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Disability Inclusion Forum
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Georgetown University
McDonough School of Business (Hariri Building)
9.00 AM – 5.30 PM followed by a reception.
Keynote: Caroline Casey
Offered annually during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Forum has highlighted leading businesses and service providers including Walgreens, Bank of America, EY, Starbucks and Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities. In 2019, the program includes expanded content for business leaders who are new to employing PWDs and who want to learn best practices and develop relationships with key leaders in the PWD employment community.
Your Hosts
: Georgetown Business for Impact, National Business & Disability Council at the Viscardi Center (NBDC), and Disability:IN DC Metro. The work of Business for Impact at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is grounded in the belief that business can be a powerful force for good. It educates students and executives, and partners with companies, nonprofits, and government to solve complex societal challenges.
NBDC is a comprehensive resource for Fortune 1000 companies and government employers promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities into the workplace, marketplace and accessible technologies. NBDC’s services assist businesses in developing strategies to create, implement, grow and measure solid disability programs.
Disability:IN DC Metro promotes best practices in hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. We empower businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
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Recruiting and Hiring Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees - ADA Compliance and Facilitating Communication Success for Your Team
When: Tuesday, October 15 OR Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Where: Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
Fairfax, VA 22030
703 352-9055
Join NVRC for a free workshop that will include employers’ responsibilities under the ADA, a demonstration of current hearing assistive technologies, how to be accessible and inclusive, and best communication strategies in the workplace for deaf and hard of hearing employees. How to request an interpreter will also be discussed as well as myths and truths about deafness and hearing loss. An optional tour of NVRC’s device demonstration room will follow the program.
Agenda
8:45 – 9:00 am: Meet and greet. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Program
10 am- 11 am: Optional tour of our hearing assistive technology room
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Save the Date:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
As you make your employee recruitment plans for 2019, the NTID Center on Employment (NCE) invites you to join us for the 19
th
annual Career Fair, Wednesday, October 16.
If you’re looking to:
- Diversify your workforce.
- Learn how to become an advocate for accessibility
- Meet like-minded professionals in a new and exciting environment
The RIT/NTID career fair will help you meet your goals.
A record 54 companies, including Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar, Merck, NAVSEA, Texas Instruments, the CIA and Prudential Financial participated in the 2018 fair.
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2019 ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC ADA UPDATE CONFERENCE
November 13 - 15, 2019
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic ADA Update will provide a wide range of up-to-date information on ADA regulations and guidelines, as well as strategies and best practices for successful implementation of the law. Conference speakers will include subject-matter experts from federal, state, and local government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and universities. The ADA Update will offer opportunities to network with other professionals with similar interests and concerns. Professional development hours from several accreditation organizations will also be available.
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C5 Consulting, LLC is a global disability inclusion strategy consultancy comprised exclusively of private sector disability leaders, with more than 50 years combined expertise and a deep knowledge of culture change developed through customized strategies and education.
Each of us has experienced disability from a variety of areas; as individuals, as caregivers, and as parents of individuals with disabilities.
Our perspective, as members of the disability community, coupled with our corporate disability leadership experience allows us to design unique solutions based on proven track records. Our team includes former leaders from
Lockheed Martin, Manpower,
Marriott International,
Motorola, Northrop Grumman,
SunTrust Bank and more than 25 collaborative partners across the US.
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