Disability, Inclusion, and Accessibility Webinar to Be Held Oct. 25

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an ideal time for SIOP constituents and all employers to consider timely issues related to disability, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

The SIOP Disability, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee (DIAC) will put a spotlight on this topic during its Oct. 25 webinar, International Perspectives on Disability, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Workplace. This free webinar will take place 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET Oct. 25.

The event webpage includes an event link and password.

Attendees will hear thought-provoking conversations with speakers who have championed disability employment initiatives and/or advanced the field of research, gaining valuable perspectives on best practices, policies, and innovations that can drive positive change in organizations.

Panelists include:

• Nancy Doyle, Founder, Genius Within; Visiting Professor, Birkbeck, University of London
• Eric Patton, Professor of Management, Saint Joseph’s University
• Shamika Thomas, Executive Director, Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
• Gil Winch, Social Entrepreneur, Call Yachol; Founder, Tandem Consultants

Valentina Bruk-Lee, SIOP Disability, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee (DIAC) member, Healthy Work Lab–Florida International University, will host the webinar.

Attending this webinar will empower individuals and organizations to take meaningful steps toward greater disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace, benefiting both employees and employers. Register now and mark your calendars for Oct. 25, when you’ll:

• Gain valuable insights from experts who are thought leaders, advocates, and change-makers in workplace disability inclusion. Their knowledge and experience will provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions related to creating lasting employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Learn about disability inclusion strategies from the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Understanding diverse approaches can help attendees adapt and implement effective practices in their own workplaces with insights into what has worked for others abroad and why.
• Discover strategies and best practices for creating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. This knowledge will be valuable for employers, HR professionals, policymakers, and academics, who aim to foster a more inclusive and accessible workforce through practice and science.