Disability Business News
You Need to Know
September 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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Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the coronavirus.
Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.
Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.
Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
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What Can the World Do to Avoid Future Pandemics like COVID-19? |
GRACE Global Response supports risk reduction and health protection strategies that are particularly important for the disability community. It has joined as a founding partner in WID's Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration as they work with other nations around the world. The leaders are currently engaged with Estonia and Singapore and are eager to share GRACE with the USA and the world.
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DC Metro YouTube Channel Launched
LinkedIn Group Moving to LinkedIn Page
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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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Upcoming DC Metro Webinar Sessions |
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September
"Focus on Disability: What All Employers Can Learn From OFCCP’s Section 503 Reviews"
Thursday, September 17, 12:30- 1:45 PM EDT
OFCCP is not in quarantine and continues to schedule compliance reviews, including Section 503 Focused Review on sites (virtually). What does it look like to go through a compliance review with the OFCCP during this challenging operational time for many businesses? What can all employers learn from OFCCP’s focus on eliminating employment barriers for individuals with disabilities? During this session, you will hear up to date, practical lessons learned from OFCCP’s Focused Review program as well as best practices to help you implement better compliance strategies and equal opportunity programs for individuals with disabilities.
We are excited to have Lynn Clements as our presenter. As Director of Regulatory Affairs for Berkshire Associates Inc., Lynn oversees Berkshire’s audit defense practice and has helped clients defend hundreds of OFCCP compliance reviews, including nearly 50 Section 503 Focused Reviews since 2019. Previously, Lynn served in several senior-level positions at the OFCCP and EEOC, and as a shareholder at a management-side law firm where she advised clients on the full range of employment issues, including large-scale class discrimination investigations. Lynn has testified before Congress on EEO and pay equity issues and regularly assists industry organizations, including SHRM and CUPA-HR, in understanding and responding to regulatory proposals. She is currently Secretary for the BILG, a member of the Advisory Board to the National Industry Liaison Group, and a faculty member at the Institute for Corporate Equality. Lynn graduated summa cum laude from Wilkes University and earned her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University.
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Celebrating NDEAM
October 2020
"Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Your Employees"
Tuesday, October 20 from 2:30-4:00 pm EDT
2020 has introduced unprecedented change into our daily lives. As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for employers to discuss the mental health needs of their workforce and support their employees in navigating this change.
Join us to hear from leaders at Deloitte on Deloitte's perspective on mental health and a panel of experts from Deloitte, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) who will answer common questions employers may have regarding mental health programs and policies.
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Amy Smith
GPS Talent & Inclusion Leader, National Consulting Disability Inclusion Leader, Managing Director (Ops Transformation)
Amy Smith is the Government & Public Services (GPS) Talent & Inclusion Leader, National Consulting Disability Inclusion Leader and a Managing Director in Ops Transformation, part of our Core Business Operations offering portfolio. In her capacities as GPS Talent & Inclusion Leader and National Consulting Disability Inclusion Leader, Amy works closely with GPS and National leadership to enable our business priorities, drive towards Deloitte’s diversity and inclusion goals, and manage the talent experience for 16,000+ GPS practitioners and 50,000+ Consulting practitioners across the country. Whether empowering our GPS and Consulting leaders to be inclusion advocates through formal training programs on unconscious bias or driving strategic workforce planning and Future of Work sessions, Amy leads the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at making GPS and Deloitte Consulting the #1 talent experience in professional services.
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Dan Pelton, Ph.D,
Clinical Psychologist, Deloitte GPS Mental Health Advisor
Dan is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Mental Health Advisor for Deloitte’s Government and Public Service (GPS) Practice where he provides consultation services to Deloitte for mental health programs, initiatives, and risk related issues. Dan routinely partners with executive leadership to
understand the mental health needs of teams and accounts, and then designs and delivers workshops on topics ranging from general stress management for small teams, to how to curate resilience and high performance across an organization for large accounts. In addition to direct mental
health work, Dan also regularly conducts executive coaching sessions, including a variety of 360 assessment and 1-1 feedback sessions with diverse sets of leaders internal and external to the firm.
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Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS
Lead Consultant, Cognitive / Neurological Team
Melanie is a consultant on JAN's Cognitive / Neurological Team.
Melanie holds a Master of Arts degree in Special Education, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and has earned sixty hours above masters’ level. Her post-graduate work has been primarily focused on special education. She most recently completed a graduate certification in Career Planning and Placement for Youth in Transition. As a member of the Cognitive / Neurological Team, Melanie specializes in learning disabilities, mental impairments, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and brain injuries. She presents nationally on topics ranging from mental health impairments to conduct and performance issues, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, brain injuries, and more. Melanie became a certified brain injury specialist in December 2014.
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Louis Orslene, MPIA, MSW
Director for the Employer and Workplace Policy Team
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Lou leads the Employer Team which examines the policy issues and barriers facing employers as they seek to recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Prior to joining ODEP, Lou served as a Disability Policy Advisor supporting the Department of Defense Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Lou has also served as the Co-Director of the Department of Labor’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN). He has extensive knowledge of workplace accommodations, Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended in 2008 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Lou has more than 20 years of experience developing and implementing disability-related public sector initiatives and 15 years of experience providing customized training to private industry, public agencies and nonprofit organizations.
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Support Our Mission by Donating Today
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In these ongoing unprecedented times, non-profits face the situation of limited funding. The DC Metro Chapter is no different. As we continue to provide education and resources with the newsletters and free virtual programming, your support is needed now more than ever. Please consider a donation to support our mission in support of our monthly efforts!
Annual Membership
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Platinum - $10,000
Non-Profit - $750
Small Business - $800
Government - $2,300
Individual - $200
Introductory Corporate Friends - $600
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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
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Jennifer Bassett, Secretary, JBG SMITH Companies
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Michelle Crabtree, Hyatt
- Ellen de Bremond, Treasurer
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Anjali Desai-Margolin, Gallaudet University
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Tom Downs, Gartner
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Dan Ellerman, Boeing
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Andrea Hall, Past Chair, General Dynamics Mission Systems
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Sophie Howard, Chair, General Dynamics IT
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Eduardo Meza-Etienne, eSSENTIAL Accessibility
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Chrisonna Palmer, Vice Chair, EY
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Carrie Schroeder, PwC
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Jamel Walker, Northrop Grumman
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Ryan Walters, Deloitte
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Myra Wilder, BAE Systems
Advisory Board Members:
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Orly Barbosa, Sandy Spring Bank
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Meghan Cadigan, KPMG
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Crosby Cromwell, Flexability
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Ron Drach, Drach Consulting, LLC
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Rikki Epstein, The Arc of Northern VA
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Sylvia Henri-Wonasue, Lockheed Martin
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Karen Herson, Concepts Communication
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Bryan Moseley, TCS Associates
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Cynthia Richardson-Crooks, DC BLN Founding Chair
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Rick Rodgers, The Resource Network
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Kia Silver-Hodge, C5 Consulting, LLC
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Bob Vetere, C5 Consulting, LLC
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Sue Werber, C5 Consulting, LLC
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Get Involved in the Greater Richmond Area
Virginia Ability is a business-to-business association focused on building inclusive communities and cultures through disability diversity in the workplace
We provide straightforward solutions to help businesses build distinctively inclusive cultures that are accessible for all employees.
Together we have the Ability to make the workplace work for everyone.
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VACANCIES at ODEP
If you know of anyone looking for a new position, please share the following.
ODEP has two vacant GS-13 Policy Advisor positions on the Employer Policy Team. The vacancies opened 8/31/2020 and they close on 9/18/2020.
If anyone is interested in one of these positions and meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, please apply.
Louis E. Orslene
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Director, Employer & Workplace Policy Team
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SHOPPING FROM HOME?
Click the logo to support the Disability:IN DC Metro
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As the leading regional business on disability inclusion, it seems critical to provide our readers with important information on COVID 19 in our newsletter.
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TransCen has organized some updated and additional resources that you might find helpful.
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WID 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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The coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis impact the disability community in ways that are both universal and unique. This is also true across industries. On this page, you’ll find industry-specific resources from peer-to-peer calls and knowledge sharing amongst our Corporate Partners.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) related workplace issues vary widely. JAN does not provide public health, safety, or legal advice, but does offer Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance assistance and practical job accommodation strategies for returning individuals with disabilities to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. These strategies can enable workers with disabilities to return to the work environment, work at home, or access leave when other accommodations are not reasonable.
JAN Resources
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IN THE NEWS - Articles of Interest |
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2020 October NDEAM
Increasing Access and Opportunity
The official 2020 NDEAM poster features that theme and is available for download in English and Spanish or mail order at no cost.
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This Year’s ADA Anniversary Marks A Time to Make Certain We Are Not Losing Ground |
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Blog by Merrill Friedman, Sr. Director, Disability Policy Engagement, Anthem
"I had planned to pause in 2020 to honor the ADA," writes Merrill Friedman, Sr. Director of Disability Policy Engagement at Anthem, Inc. "Then, we saw the onset of a pandemic."
"Let’s not lose what we have learned as we navigate the pandemic, so we can continue to level the playing field toward true inclusive employment, realizing the promise of the ADA."
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Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Business
A new resource from Hiring Our Heroes and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides data and case studies related to mental health in the workplace. The resource, Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Business, also shares key actions employers can implement to support the mental health of employees, including veterans, and their families. EARN is pleased to be included among the guide’s list of resources available to assist employers in creating a mental health-friendly workplace. Access the guide
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4 A's of Mental Health Friendly Workplace
Check out this video from @PBATS
in which athletic trainers from several @MLB teams encourage employers to “bring their A game” to workplace mental health – using our “4 A’s of mental health-friendly workplace” as a guide.
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We all have a role to play in building an inclusive global economy.
Two additional signatories have signed on
urging Fortune 1000 companies to advance disability inclusion
We're IN. Are You IN?
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Beth Ford
President and CEO
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Kelly J. Grier
US Chair and Americas Managing Partner
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DOJ Blog:
Furthering the Promise—The ADA Mediation Program
This year marks the 30th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark civil rights legislation establishing a national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Throughout the year, the Division is publishing blog posts to highlight the impact that our recent ADA enforcement efforts have made in people’s everyday lives and to honor the individuals that brought those matters to our attention. We celebrate the many ways in which the ADA has transformed American society and enabled a generation of Americans with disabilities to thrive. At the same time, we recognize that too many barriers to equal opportunity remain. We recommit to our work of making the promise of the ADA a reality, enabling all Americans with disabilities to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.
For more information on the ADA, please call the toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (TDD 800-514-0383) or visit ADA.gov.
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The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Promoting Interventions for Community Living (RRTC/PICL) has published these updated guidelines, which discuss person-first and identity language and give examples that people can use when speaking or writing about disability.
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Flexability partnered with the National Disability Leadership Alliance to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ADA in a big way. We had over 30 conversations with leaders spanning many industries focusing on what the next 30 years at work will look like for People with Disabilities.
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ADA30: A PERSONAL REFLECTION
The Viscardi Center
From being fitted for his first prosthetic arms and legs to his thoughts on voting in the upcoming election, hear from President and CEO of The Viscardi Center, John D. Kemp, as he shares his personal reflections about the anniversary of the ADA as a national disability rights leader.
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Tips for Deaf People and Those Who are Hard of Hearing EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Persons with disabilities have special considerations during an emergency. Preparation is vital before an emergency so that emergency doesn’t turn into a disaster. Below are three important tips for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to add to their emergency kit.
- A weather radio (with text display and a flashing alert)
- Extra hearing-aid batteries
- Pen and paper (in case you have to communicate with someone who does not know sign language)
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Events - NOTE: Upcoming Events Subject to Change |
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Friday, September 4 at 12 Noon EDT
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 Denise Rozell, Kate Caldwell.
Agenda
• 12:00 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report Release – Andrew Houtenville, UNH-IOD & John O'Neill, Kessler Foundation
• 12:15 pm: News from the field of Disability Employment – Denise Rozell, AUCD
• 12:30 pm: Guest Panelist - Kate Caldwell, University of Illinois, Chicago
• 12:45 pm: Open Question & Answer period for attendees
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CHEERS to the ADA@30
& BEYOND
Conversations about What Works@Work
(pick one time slot per person - space is limited)
CONVERSATIONS occur on Thursdays at 1:00PM EST,
September 3rd through October 1st.
SPACE IS LIMITED
CHAT WITH CEOS
Janet D. Fiore, The Sierra Group
Michael Mangos, Tamman
At The Sierra Group we’ve learned so much from accommodating more than 10,000 employees at your worksites. We want to thank you, our corporate customers and friends as we celebrate the ADA@30 through conversations about what “Works@Work.”
Sierra is thrilled to announce our recent partnership which expands our reach deeper into programing for Digital Accessibility. Talk with us about all your ADA accommodation questions, and meet our new partners, Tamman, Inc.,– together, we offer 360 degree solutions for businesses seeking to include everyone relying on reasonable accommodations.
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The Arc of Northern Virginia Corporate & Community Team Challenge Goes VIRTUAL
September 5th
The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Corporate and Community Team Challenge that brings together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, the premier corporate challenge foot race and the area’s only team-based race with teams of 5-7 runners goes virtual, and includes more opportunities for individual runners and for walkers to participate and compete as a team.
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27th Annual Conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
Mid-Atlantic ADA Virtual Conference (ADAcon-Virtual) will begin on September 9 with the 2.5 hour ADA Overview session. The conference will be broadcast on a virtual platform spread out over 2 weeks. Sessions will be available both live and on demand. Registrants can participate in as many conference sessions as they like and can earn continuing education hours for either the live or recorded sessions. In addition, registrants will be able to access the conference sessions through February, 2021.
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 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Employees During COVID-19 Webinar
Thursday, September 10th, 1-2 p.m. ET
The NTID Center on Employment (NCE) invites you to the second in a series of webinars regarding safety for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to learn more about what deaf and hard-of-hearing front line employees are doing to remain safe and to be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients.
This free webinar will feature four panelists who will share their experiences in positions heavily impacted by the pandemic. They will discuss their tools for success and share their stories and resources for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees to address communication challenges in the workplace.
This webinar is hosted by the National Association for the Deaf, in collaboration with the NTID Center on Employment, Communication Service for the Deaf, and Gallaudet University.
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Advancing Compliance Solutions for Today’s Workplace,
Two Years and Counting
Monday, September 14, 2020
Remarks and panels: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT
Virtual breakout sessions: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EDT
You’re invited to join the U.S. Department of Labor for “Advancing Compliance Solutions for Today’s Workplace, Two Years and Counting,” a summit showcasing the Department’s ongoing efforts to help employers comply with federal labor laws and inform workers about their rights through its modernized tools and employer recognition award programs.
Hosted by the Department’s Office of Compliance Initiatives, the event will feature conversations on the Department’s voluntary compliance assistance and award programs, including the:
- Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) Payroll Audit Independent Determination program;
- Veterans’ Employment and Training Service’s HIRE Vets Medallion Award program; and
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Excellence in Disability Inclusion Award.
It will also highlight the Department’s innovative and modernized compliance assistance tools through a conversation with panelists from the Office of Disability Employment Policy, OFCCP, and WHD. Remarks and panel discussions will be live-streamed at dol.gov/summit.
Following a one-hour break, participants will be able to participate in virtual breakout sessions with the agency of their choice.
Find a full schedule of the program at dol.gov/summit and register to participate in a breakout session. If you can’t join the live event, register now and we’ll let you know when the recorded webcast is available to watch at your convenience. If you have questions, please contact compliance@dol.gov.
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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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Baltimore/MAAAO BILG Virtual Meeting
September 16, 2020 9:30-11:30am EDT
We are now accepting registrations for the joint BILG/MAAAO 3rd quarter virtual meeting. Our guest speaker will be Alissa Horvitz, Member Attorney at Roffman Horvitz, PLC. We are looking forward to Alissa sharing the "Key Takeaways from 2020 NILG Virtual Webinar Series" with us. We also greatly appreciate Tom Wells, District Director, for agreeing to join and provide key OFCCP updates.
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September 17th - Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)
Mark your calendars to attend Inclusive Design 24 on September 17th, a free 24-hour virtual event celebrating and sharing knowledge about inclusive design.
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Authentic Fundraising During COVID Times
September 18th, 1:00-2:00pm EST
Featuring Guest Speaker, Bob Bryan
Non-Profit Advisor of Benevolence Non-Profit Advisors
CART will be provided.
To join this meeting by phone, dial:
1-863-208-0022
Then enter 175 598 031 as the conference pin number.
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Join Us For DII's 3rd Quarter Webinar: Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in the Defense Industry as Impacted by 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Seyfarth Shaw serves as the Coordinator for the non-profit Defense Industry Initiative (DII). This organization, formed in the 1980s, is focused on ethics and compliance by government contractors. DII holds quarterly webinars for free on topics associated with ethics and compliance.
The year 2020 has seen numerous developments that have significantly impacted our society as a whole. One of the impacts has been the increased focus on diversity and inclusion in our society. This webinar is focused on how companies, large and small, are addressing these issues in their daily operations from hiring, promotions and supply chains. We are fortunate to have four speakers who are deeply involved with addressing these issues within their organizations. For more information, go to DII.org.
Speakers
Orysia Buchan - Supplier Diversity Program Manager - Lockheed Martin
Amy Hunter - Senior Global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leader - Boeing
Laura Maechtlen - Partner, Labor & Employment Department Chair, National Diversity & Inclusion Action Team Co-Chair - Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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6th Annual Disability Inclusion Summit (Virtual)
“Elevating Impact”
September 25, 2020 | 8:00-4:00 CST
$99 For Partners
$149 Non Partners
This full-day Conference is one of the region's largest, featuring national and regional experts on strategies and best practices to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.
AGENDA
Welcome - Darla Wilkerson and George Calvert, Disability:IN GKC
Opening Keynote
Go Beyond - Understanding Employment in Today's Environment
John Robinson, CEO, Our Ability
Panel Discussion: Diverse Journeys to Elevated Inclusion
Moderator - Cecily Bee, PCG;
Panelists - Aaron Greer, Cosentino's; Stephany Newport, T-Mobile; Lena Barkley, CVS Health; Vanessa Vaughn West, Lathrop GPM
Employee/Business Resource Groups -
Business Case for People with Disabilities
John Robinson, CEO, Our Ability
Unconscious Bias - We All Have It
Shannon Gomez & Derrick Nelson, Commerce Bank
Community Agency Partners Showcase
Knowing our Roots and Changing Our Culture
Teresa Turner and Christopher Worth, Synchronized Resources
Increasing Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
Corey Peterson, Communication & Connection Therapy Group
Closing Keynote
Say What You Mean; Mean What You Say -
Elevating Your Organization's Job Descriptions
Shelly Freeman, Freeman, Martin, McKee
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NOD Annual Forum Webcast -
"ADA at 30: What's Next?”
Sept. 30, 2020, 3:00-5:00 PM ET
Commemorate the ADA's 30th anniversary at our flagship webcast where we'll honor disability inclusion champions and announce the companies being named NOD's 2020 Leading Disability Employers.
Hear from corporate executives, grassroots activists, and elected officials, who will recount stories from the disability rights movement, explore the challenges and opportunities people with disabilities face today, and envision what the future holds for our community.
REGISTER:
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Exclusive to Corporate Leadership Council members! This event is open to to all employees of our member companies, so please invite your colleagues from relevant teams/ERGs to attend. Council members can register by logging into the Members’ Only Portal or contacting events@nod.org.
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Not a member of the Council? Learn more about all the benefits and become a member!
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Successful Business Practices - State of the Science Conference
October 14 and 15th
Registration information will be shared soon
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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Light Virtual Anniversary Event
October 28th, 6 pm
Registration is open to come be a part of our 2020 Virtual 120th Year Anniversary Celebration with a special performance by piano protégé José André Montaño.
Attendance for the event is free; donations and sponsorships are encouraged.
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The ARC of US 2020 National Convention
October 26th - 28th
LEARN FROM THE BEST IN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY!
We look forward to you joining us for a dynamic online program. Please check back regularly for updates and program schedule.
The Arc’s National Convention is an unmatched opportunity to connect and learn with advocates, professionals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. If you are interested in employment, education, advocacy, housing, criminal justice, and more - our sessions are sure to challenge, inspire, and motivate!
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2020 TransCen Royale
By TransCen, Inc. / CEO / WorkLink
Thursday, Oct 29th 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT
Join TransCen on October 29, 2020 for its virtual TransCen Royale Game Night! This will be an exciting night filled with games, presentations, and networking. We will celebrate TransCen’s 34th year of improving the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful work and community inclusion.
Or text to donate: "TCIROYALE2020" to 44-321
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International Day of People with Disabilities
December 3, 2020
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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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Disability:IN Annual Conference & Engagement Expo 2021
JULY 12 - JULY 15, 2021
Las Vegas
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NILG 2021 National Conference!
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
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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
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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. With 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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