START DATE: 2023-07-27 TIME: 1:00PM EDT SPEAKERS: NAOMI TYRE (NORTHROP GRUMMAN), JAMES DEIGNAN (TEXTHELP) We live in a diverse society. In fact, 1 in 4 adults in the US have a disability. 1 in 5 people worldwide are neurodivergent. Successful organizations are increasingly recognizing the benefits of organization-wide accessibility – for their employees, customers and their business. In […]
Presented by: Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS What is neurodiversity? What disabilities and characteristics best describe someone who fits under this umbrella term? Is being neurodiverse a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Join Melanie Whetzel, principal consultant from the Job Accommodation Network, for a session that focuses on autism and neurodiversity in the workplace. […]
Presented by: AJ Locashio, M.Ed. In this webinar, AJ Locashio will identify the missing components of most programs taking a strengths-based approach when hiring autistic workers and explain how employers and employees can make this practice more effective. AJ will also explore a variety of relevant topics including intersectionality, disability, minority stress, mental health, resources, and accommodations in the workplace.
60% of US adults have a chronic health condition, 40% have two or more, and significant disparities occur by race. Workers with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and […]
The National Autistic Society's Leo Capella will present an engaging workshop to help you learn more about autism, the strengths of autistic employees and the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce […]
This group will work best when everyone participates! Be ready to communicate, ask questions, and learn from others. Please feel free to attend with a job coach, support person, etc.! Examples of a disability include, but are not limited to, vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc. To request accommodations, […]
Description: When an employer requests medical documentation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is more to consider than just checking boxes off a list. Offering flexibility in the process by accepting alternative forms of medical information and documentation and focusing on functional limitations to support accommodation requests can help bridge the gap […]
This group will work best when everyone participates! Be ready to communicate, ask questions, and learn from others. Please feel free to attend with a job coach, support person, etc.! Examples of a disability include, but are not limited to, vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc. To request accommodations, […]
The Managing ADA Accommodations training is a focused program aimed at enhancing the understanding and practical application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the workplace. This training equips HR professionals, managers, and supervisors with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of accommodating employees with disabilities. Participants will learn about ADA requirements, interactive […]
For too many years, neurodivergence has gone hand in hand with ideas of deficit and disadvantage, particularly when it comes to mental health. It is true that many neurodivergent people do have co-occurring mental health problems. However, these may be caused by the factors that often exist alongside neurodivergence – such as stigma, lack of […]
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