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Past Events
Panel Discussion: Disability, Creativity and Employment
In partnership with the Chamber and the LA City Department on Disability, RespectAbility’s California team coordinated a light breakfast and panel discussion entitled Disability, Creativity and Employment. This panel discussion featured the insights and expertise of subject matter experts dedicated to providing real world knowledge on how to recruit, hire and retain employees with disabilities. [continue reading…]
Los Angeles Civic Engagement Training

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Learn how you can become more involved civically! Candace Cable talked about concrete steps all of us can take, like writing op-eds, posting on social media, visiting elected officials, attending town halls and asking questions – and how RespectAbility can support you in this type of work. In addition, Delbert Whetter and Andrea Jennings spoke about their journeys about becoming more civically involved. Jennings recently was sworn in as Accessibility and Disability Commissioner for The City of Pasadena. Likewise, Whetter recently was appointed by the City of Santa Monica to serve a four-year term as Commissioner on its Disabilities Commission. They are both passionate about their interests for disability inclusion – both in the entertainment industry and political realm. [continue reading…]
From Washington to Hollywood and Beyond: The Future of Americans with Disabilities
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Webinar: “Improving Education and Careers for Youth with Disabilities – Lessons from Maryland”
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Webinar: Equity in the Center – Race, Equity and Disability
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Empowerment for Latinas with Disabilities and Their Allies
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Release of Major Study on Intersection of Disability, Nonprofits and Philanthropy
“Disability in Philanthropy & Nonprofits: A Study on the Inclusion and Exclusion of the 1-in-5 People Who Live with a Disability and What You Can Do to Make Things Better”
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Webinar: “Authentic Inclusion – Lessons on Innovation and Diversity from Frances West”
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Empowerment for Female College Students with Disabilities and Their Allies
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