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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 and the Black Lives Matter movement which have both exposed inequality in
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
IMPORTANT Conference Updates
UPDATE APRIL 21st, 2020
After much consideration, Disability:IN and its Board of Directors have decided the 2020 Disability:IN Annual Conference & Expo will now be a Virtual Event during the same dates, July 13-16th.
This is an unprecedented situation and we appreciate
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.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on Schrems II Ruling and the Importance of EU-U.S. Data Flows
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on Schrems II Ruling and the Importance of EU-U.S. Data Flows
ASowah@doc.gov
Thu, 07/16/2020 – 06:32
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance Virtual Roundtable
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance Virtual Roundtable
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Fri, 07/10/2020 –
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on Schrems II Ruling and the Importance of EU-U.S. Data Flows
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on Schrems II Ruling and the Importance of EU-U.S. Data Flows
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Thu, 07/16/2020 – 06:32
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance Virtual Roundtable
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance Virtual Roundtable
KCPullen@doc.gov
Fri, 07/10/2020 –
Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the America Makes – National Additive and Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Youngstown, Ohio
Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the America Makes – National Additive and Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Youngstown, Ohio
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Thu, 07/02/2020
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Manufacturer & Business Association Roundtable in Erie, Pennsylvania
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Manufacturer & Business Association Roundtable in Erie, Pennsylvania
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Wed, 07/01/2020 – 13:11
Commerce Releases Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
Commerce Releases Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
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Wed, 07/01/2020 – 11:12
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Revocation of Hong Kong Special Status
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Revocation of Hong Kong Special Status
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Mon, 06/29/2020 – 16:52