Federal workspaces must be fully accessible to employees with disabilities, as underscored by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce. They must be designed and built to be accessible as required by the Architectural Barriers Act which ensures access to federally funded facilities. Digital workspaces, including […]
When we look through the lens of intersectionality through neurodiversity, the neurodistinct workforce can experience huge opportunities – such as innovative thinking, problem solving, and new ideas. However, others can experience compounding difficulties and biases in the workplace. Although public awareness of neurodiversity in society and in the workplace is growing, neurodistinctiveness can be over-associated […]
LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES? Maryland Employers, in this FREE employer information session you will learn about: Increasing Profitability Reducing Employee Turnover Disability Tax Credits Reasonable Accommodations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and more! Brought to you by: Maryland Department of Labor • Maryland Employment Network Maryland DORS • Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN) Harford County Dept. of Community […]
During this 90 minute session, individuals will have the opportunity to ask ADA professionals questions about Barrier Removal Requirements for Privately Owned and Operated Businesses under the ADA. To ensure your question is answered during the session, individuals are highly encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time via the registration website (option to submit […]
Learn what you can disclose and what you should not discuss with a potential employer.
DESCRIPTION: This info session will provide an overview of the LifeMAP coaching program, coaching process, and next steps to apply. The session will also provide individuals with the opportunity to speak with LifeMAP staff and ask any questions. WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2022 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom COST: Free REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required. After […]
Join ASERT for a series of panel discussions throughout Autism Acceptance Month to hear a spectrum of voices and views on what neurodiversity means in 2022. Self-Advocate Panel: April 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Families Panel: April 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Educators Panel: April 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Register for the panels using the link […]
In the 8 years since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was passed into law, the American economy has profoundly changed. Major structural changes among industries, companies, and contractors have accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and new economic policies from the Biden Administration. Throughout these tumultuous years, American Job Centers (AJCs) / America’s […]
Join Lime Connect and Paulette Penzvalto, Engineering Program Manager at Google and Lime Network member, as she moderates a discussion with Lime Network members who are living and working successfully with Autism. Paulette is COO of the Google Disability Alliance and leads AutistX@Google, so she is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation around the challenges our panelists' […]
Webinar Content: What is Digital Accessibility? The Importance of Leadership Support. Steps in the digital accessibility process. Presenter: Jeff Wissel | Chief Accessibility Officer, Disability:IN Jeff will provide 2 - 3 tangible steps and explain how to adapt digital accessibility to diverse cultures around the world. Topics Include: The proximity of disability. What is digital accessibility? […]
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