Disability is a part of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but often a very minimal—or non-existent—part of an organization’s DEI strategy. Studies show that businesses which practice disability-inclusion reap higher productivity and profits and experience less turnover, an increase in morale, and many other associated benefits. The fact that disability intersects with all other underrepresented groups should be reason enough to make disability-inclusion a top priority, but stigma still plays a large role. In this session attendees will receive information on disability awareness to reduce stigma, as well as resources on disability-inclusion best practices, including tips on how to enhance disability-inclusion efforts in the workforce, workplace, and marketplace.
During this session, attendees will learn:
General disability statistics How to dispel myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities How to reduce stigma in the workplace Tips to create a more disability-inclusive workforce, workplace, and marketplace Resources related to outreach, recruitment, hiring, and retention of persons with disabilities
Speaker Bio: Darla Wilkerson - Chief Executive Officer has over 36 years of experience working with businesses in the employment of persons with disabilities. Darla also has lived experience as a person with a disability. Darla provides training and strategic consultation as part of her role as CEO of the Center for Disability Inclusion, a national organization, that assists companies in advancing disability inclusion in the workplace and marketplace.
(If you would like to register for the entire conference go to https://www.jtie.org/state-of-inclusivity-conference-2023)
Human Resources Association of Central Missouri HRACMO - Chapter #201 - P.O. Box 7357, Columbia, MO 65205
