Disability:IN Alabama

09/19/2024

****Update***
This event has been cancelled.

Buckle up for an out-of-this-world experience! 🚀 The 2024 Disability:In Conference is coming to the University of Alabama Huntsville Conference Center on October 3, and you won't want to miss it. 🤩 We'll be exploring the theme of "Breaking Through Barriers of Workplace Accommodations" from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 🚀 Secure your spot now by scanning the QR code. 💫

07/20/2024

The annual Disability:IN conference this year was absolutely amazing!

07/20/2024

Disability:IN Affiliate Summit!

07/11/2023

Watching with our friend from the University of Alabama as the VP of Google, the VP of Employee Communications at Northrop Grumman, and the SVP of Voya Financial and TD Bank talk about 💕

07/10/2023

Day 1 of the DisabilityIN conference in Orlando, Fl!

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07/10/2023

Repost:
In 2023, a record 485 companies participated in the Disability Equality Index (DEI). These findings highlight the growing importance of across industries, shedding light on the progress being made and the work still to be done. Here are some of the top findings:

- This year's Report introduces a new lens for evaluating the lifecycle of disability inclusion efforts. The findings revealed that board-level inclusion practices have only been adopted by 7% of participating companies, mirroring the well-documented underrepresentation of people with disabilities in the workforce.

- Measurable growth demonstrates that more companies are prioritizing digital in their disability inclusion strategy. In the next few years, they will push into becoming Foundational Practices adopted by 70%.

- The Global DEI pilot revealed three key components for building an international culture: an in-country executive with a disability (or a strong ally), C-suite support, and a B/ERG that has been active for two years or more.

- The DEI is now trusted by more than 70% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies to benchmark their efforts comprehensively.

Explore the state of the disability inclusion agenda at: https://disabilityin.org/2023-dei-report/

[ID: Dark blue background with a folder icon and a green triangle on the top left corner behind white and green text, 2023 Disability Equality Index Report.]

The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.

10/21/2022

The Disability:IN Alabama Conference was amazing! Our speakers talked about Cross Generational Disability Inclusion, Disability Etiquette, Neuro-Inclusive Recruiting, We met the fastest blind man in the world and got updates from the EEOC about post COVID syndrome!
Our day was full and we enjoyed every minute!
Special shout out to Alabama Cares and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Business Relations Program!

10/06/2022

Join us for Alabama’s largest disability inclusion conversation of the year!
Register here https://form.jotform.com/222485460595160

07/26/2022

11/11/2021

Thank you! Happy Veterans Day!!!🇺🇲

10/12/2021

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Please join our Virtual Fireside Chat as Alabamians with disabilities share their journey to employment!

Register Early! You can register here https://lnkd.in/dq8Dgs9J for the event.

The first 200 Registered attendees will receive a challenge coin to commemorate the 2021 NDEAM Fireside Chat Event!

The event will feature the following guests:

Kareem McNeal October 14, 2021 at 10:00 CST
While preparing to start his senior year as a right tackle with the Crimson Tide football team, Kareem was in a serious car accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down and a double amputee.
Since then, Kareem’s journey to employment has been one of challenges, opportunities, and inspiration.

Gail Smith October 21, 2021 at 10:00 CST
After recovering from a severe infection, at the young age of 14, Gail Smith completely lost her vision and had to re-chart her course in life. With a witty sense of humor and unique way of viewing life, Gail shares her journey to employment and how she ended up as the owner of her own business, BrailleSmith.

Kevin Orr October 28, 10:00 CST
Born with a birth defect that caused limited use of his legs, Kevin Orr’s journey to employment started at an early age. Kevin shares his journey from Pelham, Alabama to the 2021 Paralympics games in Tokyo, Japan - and winning two bronze medals at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in between.