2023 Disability:IN Conference
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Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace: The Role of Accommodations
VirtualHRCI - SHRM Credits Available This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) and the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The primary goals of the Rehab Act and ADA include full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. These laws form the
AI in HR = Its Potential and How to Avoid Adverse Impact Claims
Virtual(Virtual Only) Are you overwhelmed by what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is? AI tools promise to streamline HR processes, from candidate review and hiring through promotion and termination decisions. Our session provides an accessible introduction to AI and discusses its applications in HR decisions for contractors. Attendees will learn: 1) the basics of AI, 2) how
National Organization on Disability – Are You Leaving Impact on the Table?
Virtual(Virtual Only) Join us on February 15th for our first webinar of 2024, Employer Data, Employee Impact, to learn about the NOD Employment Tracker™ and free NEW Employee Engagement Survey! An essential component of including people with disabilities in the workforce is embracing accessibility. A key for companies is understanding what they are doing well in this area
Job Accommodation Network – Ask JAN! Q&A Webcast Series: Sensory Team Edition
Virtual(Virtual Only) JAN consultants offer one-on-one consultation to help brainstorm accommodation ideas, provide practical guidance for addressing workplace accommodation issues, and work as a partner in the accommodation process. Join the JAN Sensory Team consulting staff for an interactive discussion about trending job accommodation and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) topics. The team will field
Building Local Partnerships: One Strategy for Hiring and Keeping Workers
Virtual(Virtual Only) People with disabilities represent a major source of talent in the United States. Hiring skilled workers with disabilities expands talent pools, drives retention, and boosts productivity. Savvy business owners should be looking for ways to recruit and hire candidates from this large segment of prospective workers. Having the right recruitment strategies can help
Small Business Series: Tapping into Talent Through Community Partners
Virtual(Virtual Only) Have you worried about finding or keeping workers at your small business? Workers with disabilities may be a solution. Study after study shows that being a disability-inclusive employer leads to many advantages, including diverse thinking, reduced turnover, and insight into a large and growing customer base. But where can small businesses find job
Job Accommodation Network Webcast Series: – Accommodating Employees with Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs
Virtual(Virtual Only) Accommodating cognitive and neurological disabilities, such as mental health conditions, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, brain injury and seizure disorders, in the workplace may pose unique considerations that do not exist with other disabilities, as the need for accommodations may not always be apparent. Potential complexities may arise in understanding employee limitations, identifying
Small Business Series: Local and State Disability Inclusion Incentives and Resources for Small Businesses
VirtualDid you know that many local and state governments provide incentives and resources to small businesses to meet their workforce needs with talent with disabilities? These incentives and resources help the business hire and retain workers with disabilities. Local and state governments offer various supports, such as tax incentives or reimbursement for the cost of