NILG 2021 National Conference
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December 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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December 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
REGISTER NOW – Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring
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“The National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) is a unique consortium of professionals consisting of federal contractors and subcontractors in partnership with regulatory agencies, working toward achieving equal employment opportunities for all.” – Anthony Kaylin, NILG Chair
Our Partnerships
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of over 185 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. OFCCP is responsible for ensuring that employers doing business with the Federal government comply with the laws and regulations requiring nondiscrimination.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
VETS is committed to helping America’s veterans, separating service members and military families by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
The NILG Team
The NILG Board supports 61 ILGs, which are comprised of small, mid-size and large federal contractors and employers across the country. No other employer association has a broader base of constituents focused on EO/AA matters.
Current and Past Events and Webinars
NILG 2021 National Conference
August 1, 2021
Compliance in the New Administration
November 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Invitation to Join a Disability:IN and NILG Webinar
November 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Latest News
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2021 Nominations for Inclusion Awards Now Open!
2021 Inclusion Awards Recognizes Leaders in Disability Inclusion
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 20th
The 2021 Disability:IN® Inclusion Award winners are recognized as visionary brands and individuals that are advancing disability inclusion. Disability:IN is pleased to recognize these award winners during the 2021
Boston Trust Walden, Avera Health, and the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary sign Joint Investor Statement on Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, are calling on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing
From T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert: Diversity Equals Innovation
By Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month draws to a close, I want to talk about how important it is to acknowledge and celebrate — all year long — the countless contributions of America’s workers with
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
Understanding that we are all operating in an unprecedented environment with multiple, competing interests for the time and attention of the CEO, we are writing to you – from a CEO to CEO perspective – to
SDV-DOBE Spotlight: Black Box Safety, Inc.
BLACK BOX SAFETY, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. They specialize in the prevention of serious injuries in the workplace. They are also authorized by manufacturers to distribute safety equipment, such as eye, face, and head protection, as well as
Mandy Harvey Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month
Mandy Harvey Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month brings together artists with disabilities, Fortune 1000 companies and more to highlight the limitless talent and untapped potential of the 1B+ people with disabilities worldwide.
Watch on YouTube
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Veteran Programs at 3M, McKesson, Qualcomm & the Walt Disney Company
Many of our partners have programs and initiatives that support veterans in the workplace. Explore a few companies that have implemented successful programs to help veterans and enhanced their inclusion efforts:
Military & Veterans at 3M
“Our Military Support Network provides active
Spotlight On Mentoring: Honoring Veterans Day With Wayne Shanks, Supplier Diversity Director, USAA
Kathleen Castore: Welcome and thank you Wayne for joining me. First, can you tell us a bit about USAA?
Wayne Shanks: At USAA, we conduct business in a way that reflects our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity. We
You Can Do Virtually Anything: Digital accessibility is essential to the employment of people with disabilities
Virtually every aspect of employment in the 21st century relies on technology. We search for jobs and apply for them online. We use websites and mobile applications to determine our medical benefits, plan for retirement, train for jobs, apply for
The Pension Boards-UCC, Inc., JLens, and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes sign Joint Investor Statement on Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, are calling on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing
2021 NextGen Leader Applications Now Open!
Disability:IN NextGen Leaders have the opportunity to connect with leading brands across all industries. Students are matched one-on-one with mentors from Disability:IN Corporate Partners and network and interview with corporate partners.
Applications are now open for the 2021 cohort. LGBTQ+, Black,
Spotlight on Mentoring: Wandke Consulting & Takeda
Kathleen Castore, Disability:INs Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant congratulates Takeda and Wandke Consulting! They have completed the year-long 2019-2020 Disability:IN Supplier Diversity Mentoring Program. Today we spoke with Daman Wandke, Founder & CEO of our mentee Wandke Consulting, a certified
2021 Disability:IN Annual Conference & Engagement Expo
The 2021 Disability:IN Annual Conference & Engagement Expo will be held from July 12-15 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.Dates: July 12-15, 2021Location: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
2020 DEI Report now available
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2020 Disability:IN Conference Wrap-Up
The Disability:IN Annual Conference and Expo gets larger each year, and 2020 was no exception! We held our first ever virtual conference with over 3,000 attendees from nearly 20 countries!
Here are some key highlights about the conference:
175 speakers, including 3
Disability Equality Index reveals 2020 “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Washington, D.C., July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Disability Equality Index (DEI), the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool, facilitated by leading non-profits Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have revealed this year’s 205 top-scoring
2020 Inclusion Award Winners
Disability:IN is pleased to recognize the eleven recipients of the 2020 Inclusion Awards. Announced last night, during the virtual Disability:IN Conference, the eleven award recipients were invited to take the virtual stage and provide remarks. The Inclusion Award winners are
Important Conference Information – 2020 Registrants
Disability:IN is excited to welcome you to our first-ever Virtual Conference & Expo! We are expecting our largest turn-out yet, with over 3,000 registered attendees, from over 17 different countries.
Please review this information carefully as it will answer many frequently
Modernizing the Disability Equality Index – 2021 Updates
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This historic milestone is taking place during a global COVID-19 pandemic which has further exposed inequality in our society.
The promise of the ADA
DOBE Spotlight: Cristaux International
Cristaux International designs and manufactures custom crystal and metal awards for outstanding organizations around the world. Ranging from recognition awards to event awards, they do it all! The best part? They are a certified DOBE, and they are designing our
Public Webinar: Congressional Insider’s Reflections on the ADA- Past, Present, and Future
Public Webinar: Congressional Insider’s Reflections on the ADA- Past, Present, and Future
July 27, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern
Presenter: Robert “Bobby” Silverstein, Principal, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Webinar Description:
Bobby Silverstein, the former chief congressional aide to Senator Tom Harkin (the
NJIT Senior Alejandra Lopez-Diaz Lands Merck R&D Internship to Work on Vaccines
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Partner Spotlight: AT&T
At AT&T, our mission is to “inspire human progress through the power of communication and entertainment.” In their daily actions, AT&T employees demonstrate a real and consistent commitment to our values of living true and doing the right thing. The
Disability:IN & COVID-19
Disability:IN has compiled the following resources to support your disability inclusion work during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Response: Industry-Specific Resources
The coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis impact the disability community in ways that are both universal and unique; this is also true across industries. Here
Disability:IN remains in solidarity with the Black community.
Disability:IN remains in solidarity with the Black community.
Racism, discrimination, and senseless acts of violence have no place in our society.
Black lives matter.
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DOBE Spotlight: Client Confidant
Client Confidant enables companies to uncover hard to get business intelligence in order to keep and grow their strategic relationships. Through methods such as qualitative, in-depth interviews, Client Confidant collects and distills findings into actionable feedback for its clients. As
Global Investor Group Representing $2.8 Trillion Call on Companies to be Inclusive to People with Disabilities
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), an investor group representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets and 22 signatories, is calling on companies they invest in to be inclusive to people with disabilities through a Joint Investor Statement on
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
At Disability:IN, we believe accessible technology is an essential aspect of diversity and inclusion and a lever for innovation. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are pleased to share accessibility-related resources and opportunities to learn.
We welcome business
‘I was told I could never work remotely’: Before coronavirus, workers with disabilities say they implored employers to allow them to work from home
As many businesses across the U.S. have cobbled together work-from-home programs to comply with COVID-19 social-distancing measures, some workers with disabilities wonder why they were told for so long that they couldn’t work remotely to accommodate their disability — and
Press Release: SBR & House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Small Business Roundtable Hosted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a National Discussion on Impacts of COVID-19 and American Small Business
Washington, D.C., May 5, 2020 – The Small Business Roundtable (SBR), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, hosted a
COVID-19 Resources & Others Just Published
COVID-19
Disability:IN has compiled the following resources to support your disability inclusion work during COVID-19.
As we work together and learn during this unprecedented time, we are guided by two broad principles:
1. Designing and implementing responses to COVID-19 that are based on
Quester & Robert “Lewy” Lewis on Insight on Business Podcast
One of our DOBEs was recently featured on the podcast Insight On Business the News Hour. During this episode, “The Very Personal Story of Robert ‘Lewy’ Lewis,” you will learn more about the Disability Owned Business Enterprise and what that
2020 Career Connections: West & East Coast Events Postponed
The Disability:IN Team has been closely monitoring COVID-19 Coronavirus. Our team is staying informed of the latest updates from public health officials. As always, the health and safety of our community is the highest priority.
At this time, the 2020 Career Connections
Meet the 2020 NextGen Leaders
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2020 Career Connections Events (East Coast)
Focus: Disability:IN Inclusion Works Companies are seeking early career and experienced candidates with disabilities in STEM, Finance, Business, Customer Service and Sales. Early career and experienced candidates are encouraged to participate.
What’s considered a Disability? How do I know if
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
3-5-20
Auto Parts Manufacturer Refused to Hire Employee Who Needed a Reasonable Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged
ATLANTA — Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., a global supplier of automotive parts located in Monroe, Ga., will pay $85,000 and provide other significant relief
Porous Materials to Pay $93,000 to Settle EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Suit
Former Plant Manager Bullied Employees, Then Fired Employee Who Complained, Federal Agency Charged
NEW YORK – Porous Materials, Inc., an Ithaca, N.Y., manufacturer, will pay $93,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race, sex, and national origin harassment and retaliation
Sierra Creative Systems Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
3-3-20
Agreement Resolves Claims of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
LOS ANGELES – Sierra Creative Systems, Inc., doing business as Addressers, a Paramount, Calif.-based printing, mailing and fulfillment company, has agreed to pay $690,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit
Steel Painters Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-28-20
Industrial Painting Company Unlawfully Fired Worker Because of His Medically Prescribed Methadone, Federal Agency Charged
HOUSTON – Steel Painters, LLC, an industrial sandblasting and painting services company based in Beaumont, Texas, has agreed to pay monetary damages and furnish other
Snobear USA to Pay $20,000 to Settle EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
2-27-20
Female Welder Paid Less than Male Colleagues, Federal Agency Charged
CHICAGO – Isanti, Minn., winter recreation vehicle manufacturer SnoBear USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle an equal pay sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Sues Harley Dealership for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
PRESS RELEASE
2-27-20
Glenview Dealership Created Sexually Hostile Work Environment for Business Manager And Then Fired Her for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges
CHICAGO – The owners/operators of Chicago Harley Davidson, in Glenview, Ill., violated federal law by fostering a sexually hostile work environment
Additional Hotel Options for the Disability:IN Annual Conference
For convenience, below is a list of nearby hotels as additional options for stays during the Disability:IN Annual Conference. The following properties are located within a few miles of the Grande Lakes property. There are many other hotel options in the
Coffel Vending to Pay $22,000 to Settle EEOC Race Hiring Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-25-20
Relief Obtained for Black Applicant Denied Vending Servicer Job Because of Race
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A northern Indiana vending and coffee service provider will pay $22,000 and other significant relief to resolve a race discrimination lawsuit filed last year
Meet our Team: Philip DeVliegher
Involved with our Supplier Diversity program since its inception in 2010, Philip DeVliegher has had a hand in developing the program strategy and execution. In January 2020, Philip became the Vice President of Supplier Diversity. Learn more about Philip and
M&M Limousine to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Des Plaines Limousine Service Refused to Hire Applicant Because He Is Deaf, Federal Agency Charged
CHICAGO – Des Plaines, Ill.-based M&M Limousine Service will pay a deaf job applicant $30,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.
The Comforts of Home: Marriott drives innovation with inclusion and accessibility
“But there is more to life than apps. Much of what the disabled need isn’t technology but compassion and common sense, according to a number of architects and consultants. And not every effort to accommodate the disabled has to be
Prestige Care and Prestige Senior Living Pagará $2 Millones Para Resolver Demanda De Discriminación Por Discapacidad Por La EEOC
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Las Políticas Inflexibles de las Empresas que Requerían a sus Empleados Estar 100% Sanados Violó el ADA, Acusó Agencia Federal
FRESNO, Calif. – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC, y sus afiliados pagarán $2 millones y proporcionarán otros alivios
Prestige Care and Prestige Senior Living to Pay $2 Million to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Companies’ Inflexible 100% Healed Policies Violated the ADA, Federal Agency Charged
FRESNO, Calif. – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC, and their affiliates will pay $2 million and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by
2020 Career Connections Events (West Coast)
Focus: Disability:IN Inclusion Works Companies are seeking early career and experienced candidates with disabilities in STEM, Finance, Business, Customer Service and Sales. Early career and experienced candidates are encouraged to participate.
Submit Interest Form by: April 1st, 2020
What’s considered a
Intel’s Corporate Director of Accessibility, Amy Warner, joins as a new member of our Board of Directors
Disability:IN is thrilled to welcome Intel’s Corporate Director of Accessibility, Amy Warner, as a new member of our Board of Directors.
Disability:IN, a global non-profit that empowers businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality, has named Amy Warner – Vice President
Local mentoring opportunities available with Disability:IN Minnesota
Disability:IN Minnesota is an affiliate of Disability:IN and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes best employment practices and enhances competitive employment opportunities for skilled candidates with disabilities. As a Disability:IN affiliate, the organization offers business members resources for recruiting candidates with
OFCCP Will Not Use EEO-1 Component 2 Data In Audits
On November 22, 2019, OFCCP announced it will not “request, accept, or use” EEO-1 Component 2 pay and hours worked data from government contractors in connection with audits (or otherwise).
OFCCP explained that it will not request or use the data
CEOs from Accenture, CVS Health, Intel, Microsoft, Voya Financial, and Walmart issue letter urging Fortune 1000 to participate in the DEI
Official news release can be found on GlobeNewsWire.
We are writing to you – from a CEO to CEO perspective – to:
Request your consideration to participate in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading corporate benchmarking tool for disability equality,
which is
The Journey Towards Investing in Inclusion – 2019 DEI Milestones Timeline
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2019 Year in Review
To our corporate partners, board members, Affiliates, disability-owned businesses, NextGen Leaders, friends, and allies:
2019 has been an incredible year and we have all of you to thank!
We are gaining momentum to help improve the unacceptable low labor force participation rate.
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Stakeholder Conference Call
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Stakeholder Conference Call
ASowah@doc.gov
Thu, 08/20/2020
Commerce Applauds NAPA Study Reaffirming the Department as the Lead Agency for Space Traffic Management
Commerce Applauds NAPA Study Reaffirming the Department as the Lead Agency for Space Traffic Management
ASowah@doc.gov
Thu, 08/20/2020 – 09:55
Commerce Department Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology and Adds Another 38 Affiliates to the Entity List
Commerce Department Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology and Adds Another 38 Affiliates to the Entity List
ASowah@doc.gov
Mon, 08/17/2020 – 08:00
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: The Census Bureau is Not Shortchanging the Count
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: The Census Bureau is Not Shortchanging the Count
ASowah@doc.gov
Fri, 08/14/2020 – 08:06
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S. Trade Representative Virtual Field Hearing on Seasonal and Perishable Produce
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S. Trade Representative Virtual Field Hearing on Seasonal and Perishable Produce
KCPullen@doc.gov
Thu, 08/13/2020 –
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: Three Tennessee Communities will Receive Opportunity Zone Grants
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: Three Tennessee Communities will Receive Opportunity Zone Grants
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