By Hannah Rudstam, Ph.D. Northeast ADA Center, Cornell University The idea of mental illness conjures a wide range of meanings and images both within and outside of the veteran community. Some of these images are grounded in fact, but too often they are not. Because of the many fears and misperceptions surrounding mental illness,…read more
Profile: Deb Dagit, Chief Diversity Officer and Consultant
In an ongoing effort to highlight successful women with disabilities throughout the month of March, EARN staff spoke with Deb Dagit, renowned corporate diversity expert. Prior to starting her own consultancy, Deb Dagit, LLC, Ms. Dagit was the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Merck. During her career in diversity, Ms. Dagit has also…read more
Profile: Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez
In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th, EARN is highlighting the professional achievements of Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Prior to her appointment to the Department of Labor in 2009, Ms. Martinez was the Executive Director of the World Institute…read more