In times of great change, we must also celebrate progress toward the goal of equal opportunity for people with disabilities. July marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The young people with disabilities who came of age after the passage of this landmark legislation are often called the “ADA…read more
Federal Agency Recruiting and Outreach: The Role of Accessible Online Content
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Establishing a talent pipeline of qualified individuals with disabilities is important for federal employers to ensure that they can meet their human capital needs now and in the future. A key component of creating this pipeline is ensuring that your agency’s online...read more
Increasing Disability Inclusion: Centralized Accommodation Programs as a Best Practice
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Today, companies increasingly understand that a diverse workforce inclusive of people with disabilities helps boost the bottom line through increased innovation, creativity, and productivity. Key to fostering such a disability-inclusive workplace is effective policies and processes for providing reasonable accommodations. A best…read more
The ADA at Work: Considerations for COVID-19
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Employers always need to balance the overarching purpose and productivity of their business with the needs of individual employees. This has never been as pertinent as it is right now, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will feature a…read more
Rise Up and Be Counted: Strategies to Increase Self-identification
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Today, employers across the U.S. are recognizing the value of a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities and using a variety of innovative strategies to bring them on board. The primary method for measuring success and identifying opportunities for improvement is to…read more