Untapped Potential: Leveraging Accessibility in the Workplace

Description

Event Overview:
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the CSHRM DEI SIG brings together a panel of experts, employees, and folks with disABILITIES  to not only raise awareness about the importance of accessible workplaces, but also to share the incredible and rewarding efforts to leverage this untapped talent potential.

The session begins with the panel, followed by a small workshop where participants can learn about the resources available to them in how to hire from this untapped talent pool along with navigating real life situations in working with folks with disABILITIES.

 
Agenda:
8:30am-9:00am: Registration + Networking + Breakfast
9:00am-9:15am: Opening Remarks
9:15am-10:00am: Panel
10:00am - 10:30am: Best Practice Sharing + Networking
10:30am-11:30am: Workshop
11:30am -11:45am: Next Steps/Conclusion
 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the benefits of hiring and retaining  individuals with disABILITIES
• Discuss and analyze real-life situations focused on workplace accessibility for employees with a variety of disABILITIES and barriers to employment
• Take home practical guidance and steps on how to hire qualified talent with disABILITIES and barriers to employment