Free Disability Data Webinar to Be Held Oct. 21

Registration is now open for the upcoming webinar, Working With Disability Data, which will explore the complexities and nuances of handling workers’ disability data in organizational settings.

Data analysts, I-O psychologists, policy makers, organizational leaders, DEI leaders and advocates, and HR professionals in particular will find value in this free webinar that will help them learn how to ethically collect, utilize, and interpret disability data to drive policy and improve organizational decision making.

The event begins at noon ET Oct. 21. Register online before 11 a.m. ET Oct. 21.

Presenters include SIOP Fellow Susanne Bruyere, SIOP Member Anna Hulett, SIOP Student member Rachael Stout, and Ren Lovegood, who will delve into critical topics such as ethical considerations in data disclosure, leveraging disability data for informed decision making, understanding legal requirements like ADA and EEOC guidelines, and examining the effects of data use on employee engagement and well-being. They will also cover essential subtopics, including identifying the specific types of data to collect, such as disability type, severity, accommodation needs, and caregiver status.

This webinar, organized by the SIOP Disability, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to ethically collect, use, and interpret disability data, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks while driving policy and decision making. It has been authorized for 1 credit for APA and HRCI and 1.25 credits for SHRM.

More information about event topics and learning objectives can be found on the event webpage.