Events - Respect Ability

NDEAM 2022 Employer Spotlight Series: Alaska Airlines

Date: Tuesday, October 11
Time: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 minutes

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As we celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), RespectAbility is excited to share our Employer Spotlight Series, to take a closer look at how various employers are prioritizing disability inclusion. Every week, we will showcase an employer who is either a longtime champion or is at the beginning of their journey towards disability inclusion.

On October 11, we are proud to celebrate Alaska Airlines! Steve Nelson, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, will share how Alaska Airlines is advancing equitable employment for people with disabilities in their organization. Please join us for this LIVE event, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation. [continue reading…]

NDEAM 2022 Employer Spotlight Series: JPMorgan Chase

Date: Thursday, October 13
Time: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Duration: 60 minutes

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As we celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), RespectAbility is excited to share our Employer Spotlight Series, to take a closer look at how various employers are prioritizing disability inclusion. Every week, we will showcase an employer who is either a longtime champion or is at the beginning of their journey towards disability inclusion.

On October 13, we are proud to celebrate JPMorgan Chase with three leaders of their disability inclusion work: Dina Grilo, Danielle Meadows, and Kevin Sylvester. Please join us for this LIVE event, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the conversation.

Candid Webinar: Inclusive Communication – An Introduction to the Vocabulary of the Disability Community

Date: Wednesday, October 19
Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 minutes

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Regardless of intent, words or phrases can express bias. Using the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s (NCDJ) disability language style guide and other practical information, receive tools on how to communicate in an effective and inclusive way. This session covers general terms and words on physical disabilities, hearing and visual disabilities, mental and cognitive disabilities, and seizure disorders. Beyond specific language, learn from communications and nonprofit experts on how to ensure overall storytelling is inclusive of people with disabilities. [continue reading…]