Advancing disability inclusion through learning and development webinars
June 16, 2020
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Who should attend
- Diversity & Inclusion, HR and Talent Acquisition leaders
- Questions? - brenda@disabilityin-gkc.org
Our Presenter
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Julie Brinkhoff, Co-Director/PI, Great Plains ADA Center
Julie directs the Great Plains ADA Center's core service activities including training, technical assistance, product development, and dissemination. Julie has extensive experience in designing and disseminating training programs and materials on a variety of topics related to the ADA. She has assisted numerous communities in meeting ADA compliance obligations, developing ADA implementation policies/strategies, and meeting Project Civic Access requirements. Her primary areas of expertise are ADA employment provisions, service animals, accessible web design, customer service, and Title II and III ADA implementation. She is especially interested in designing and disseminating information in effective, user-friendly formats through multi-media. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Missouri and has been involved with the Center since 1995. |
June 23, 2020
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COVID-19 has changed how organizations view work from home efforts, making accommodations
for their workforce, and being flexible in a changing time.
As many organizations have experienced layoffs and furloughs, they are looking to create the right,
dynamic, and diverse team as they rebuild their workforce. Learn NOW how to set strategies, implement
best practices, on-board in an inclusive way, and eliminate the misconceptions surrounding accommodations.
Finally, feel comfortable knowing how to provide performance management in an inclusive style.
If you are ready to take the next step, this is the session for you to attend!
This workshop will cover:
for their workforce, and being flexible in a changing time.
As many organizations have experienced layoffs and furloughs, they are looking to create the right,
dynamic, and diverse team as they rebuild their workforce. Learn NOW how to set strategies, implement
best practices, on-board in an inclusive way, and eliminate the misconceptions surrounding accommodations.
Finally, feel comfortable knowing how to provide performance management in an inclusive style.
If you are ready to take the next step, this is the session for you to attend!
This workshop will cover:
- COVID-19 and the positive impact on hiring those with disabilities
- 30th Anniversary of ADA – then and now
- Learn effective strategies and resources to support your outreach and recruitment efforts
- Best practices for interviewing those with various disabilities
- Learn about strategies for on-boarding that facilitates inclusion for all
- What is an accommodation? Learn when and how to accommodate
- Performance management in an inclusive style
PAST WEBINARS
May 19, 2020
"A Closer Look at the Employee Lifecycle"
Employee Lifecycle Management is defined as the tools, processes and management structures that support the total experience of an employee at their company, from beginning to end. There are six crucial phases in the employee lifecycle: Outreach, Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Retention, Separation. Join us with Andy Traub, one of Kansas City’s top HR leaders, who will share his expertise
in implementing and managing a productive employee lifecycle structure that enhances and supports workers with disabilities.
"A Closer Look at the Employee Lifecycle"
Employee Lifecycle Management is defined as the tools, processes and management structures that support the total experience of an employee at their company, from beginning to end. There are six crucial phases in the employee lifecycle: Outreach, Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Retention, Separation. Join us with Andy Traub, one of Kansas City’s top HR leaders, who will share his expertise
in implementing and managing a productive employee lifecycle structure that enhances and supports workers with disabilities.
Andy Traub, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President, Human Resources and Allied Inclusionworks and Allied Global Services
Over the past two decades, Andy has developed and implemented talent acquisition/ management for entities ranging from government to national employers, including AMC Entertainment, Google, Best Buy, Walgreens, Office Depot, Toys"R"Us, Amazon, Starbucks, Sodexo and Kroger to name a few of the major brands. He was also lead consultant on the Workplace Initiative Team of the Poses Family Foundation to develop inclusion strategies for national employers receiving funding from the foundation. He has also served as the Managing Director for the National Organization on Disability where he created several innovative programs and products (including the Disability Employment Tracker) to help national employers develop strategic programs designed to effectively attract, on-board, manage and retain individuals with disabilities.
Over the past two decades, Andy has developed and implemented talent acquisition/ management for entities ranging from government to national employers, including AMC Entertainment, Google, Best Buy, Walgreens, Office Depot, Toys"R"Us, Amazon, Starbucks, Sodexo and Kroger to name a few of the major brands. He was also lead consultant on the Workplace Initiative Team of the Poses Family Foundation to develop inclusion strategies for national employers receiving funding from the foundation. He has also served as the Managing Director for the National Organization on Disability where he created several innovative programs and products (including the Disability Employment Tracker) to help national employers develop strategic programs designed to effectively attract, on-board, manage and retain individuals with disabilities.
May 14, 2020
"The Value of Disability Inclusion in Supplier Diversity"
"The Value of Disability Inclusion in Supplier Diversity"
- Companies recognize that Supplier Diversity is clearly linked to their overall business strategies.
- In addition, robust supplier diversity and inclusion efforts support supply chain excellence, strengthen brand and reputation, support business growth, deliver local employment and contribute to a broad, positive economic impact.
- Join us and learn how disability inclusion can enhance your supplier diversity programs.
Philip DeVielgher - Vice President of Supplier Diversity, Disability:IN
Develops and leads Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier diversity program strategy and execution. As a passionate advocate committed to providing relevant and innovative supplier diversity & inclusion expertise, he has been actively involved with Disability:IN’s
supplier diversity program since its inception in 2010. With more than 20 years of corporate experience in supplier diversity, human resources and talent acquisition, as well as nearly 10 years of entrepreneurship and non-profit leadership in supplier diversity, he brings a unique perspective to his role.
Develops and leads Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier diversity program strategy and execution. As a passionate advocate committed to providing relevant and innovative supplier diversity & inclusion expertise, he has been actively involved with Disability:IN’s
supplier diversity program since its inception in 2010. With more than 20 years of corporate experience in supplier diversity, human resources and talent acquisition, as well as nearly 10 years of entrepreneurship and non-profit leadership in supplier diversity, he brings a unique perspective to his role.
Cami Turcotte, Manager of Certification and Supplier Engagement, Disability:IN
With Disability:IN since 2012 as an administrative coordinator focused on organizing and implementing on-going business operations,
Cami works to certify disability-owned businesses, as well as ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the Supplier Diversity Program.
Born in Florida she spent the first 29 years of her life in the “Sunshine State.” Cami attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida,
and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. She has worked primarily with law firms the majority of her career and also brings her extensive accounting and organizational experience to the team. Her husband is a retired Naval Flight Officer, who spent 25 years in the Navy. They have finally put down roots in the Jacksonville, FL area.
With Disability:IN since 2012 as an administrative coordinator focused on organizing and implementing on-going business operations,
Cami works to certify disability-owned businesses, as well as ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the Supplier Diversity Program.
Born in Florida she spent the first 29 years of her life in the “Sunshine State.” Cami attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida,
and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. She has worked primarily with law firms the majority of her career and also brings her extensive accounting and organizational experience to the team. Her husband is a retired Naval Flight Officer, who spent 25 years in the Navy. They have finally put down roots in the Jacksonville, FL area.
April 30, 2020
"Disability-Focused ERG/BRGs"
"Disability-Focused ERG/BRGs"
- Exploring how to launch a disability ERG/BRG?
- Looking to grow or expand your current ERG/BRG?
- Need best practices from other businesses who are already underway?
John Robinson - CEO of Our Ability
John Robinson and his colleagues at Our Ability have worked with dozens of businesses the past 10 years on creating, enhancing and broadcasting business resource groups. Their work is essential for the internal growth of a strong resource group of individuals with disabilities, individuals with family members, as well as allies in the community. They engage the voices of strong leaders to elevate growth of a strong community that supports inclusion throughout all levels of a corporation.
In March 2018, John was awarded the Capital Region Chamber Champion of the Year, in front of 1100 New York business leaders. John proudly accepted one of 10 national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2014 in Washington D.C. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability has a coalition of forty (40)
New York State businesses interested in hiring individuals with disabilities. John was the subject of “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story,” a public television documentary and “Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination,” a 2009 published autobiography.
John Robinson and his colleagues at Our Ability have worked with dozens of businesses the past 10 years on creating, enhancing and broadcasting business resource groups. Their work is essential for the internal growth of a strong resource group of individuals with disabilities, individuals with family members, as well as allies in the community. They engage the voices of strong leaders to elevate growth of a strong community that supports inclusion throughout all levels of a corporation.
In March 2018, John was awarded the Capital Region Chamber Champion of the Year, in front of 1100 New York business leaders. John proudly accepted one of 10 national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2014 in Washington D.C. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability has a coalition of forty (40)
New York State businesses interested in hiring individuals with disabilities. John was the subject of “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story,” a public television documentary and “Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination,” a 2009 published autobiography.
March 12, 2020
"Culture Transformation: What HR and D&I Leaders Need to Know"
HR drives initiatives and the C-Suite drives cultural change. Both groups are the leaders who ensure disability inclusion strategies are built in to D&I. Beth Butler, Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina shared key steps in the corporate journey to a disability inclusive culture and the role of executive leadership.
"Culture Transformation: What HR and D&I Leaders Need to Know"
HR drives initiatives and the C-Suite drives cultural change. Both groups are the leaders who ensure disability inclusion strategies are built in to D&I. Beth Butler, Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina shared key steps in the corporate journey to a disability inclusive culture and the role of executive leadership.
Attendees gained information about:
- Examples of a company-wide written statement of commitment to D&I
- Importance of a statement of commitment posted internally & externally
- How to set company-wide external hiring goals for people with disabilities and setting metrics of measurement
- Learn how top leadership sets mission related goals to focus on disability inclusion within the overall D&I strategy.
Beth Butler J.D. - Executive Director, Disability:IN North Carolina
Beth Butler, J.D. has over 20 years’ experience providing subject matter expertise to Fortune 50 companies in ADA Accommodations process and disability inclusion strategies. As Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina with extensive experience in the private sector, Beth has specialized skills in balancing risk mitigation while promoting full accessibility to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supply chain.
Ms. Butler is leading North Carolina toward the goal of disability inclusion and equality for all. Ms. Butler achieved her law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1993, joining the AL State Bar in 1994. Ms. Butler has focused her entire career on advancing disability employment.
In her early career Ms. Butler worked in the financial services industry supporting Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance programs with SouthTrust Bank in Birmingham, AL before her corporate relocation to Charlotte, NC in 2007 with Wachovia Bank. Ms. Butler continued her career as a leader in Disability and Accommodations compliance while also serving as Board Chair of the Board of Directors for Disability:IN (formerly USBLN).
After leading the development and implementation of a centralized accommodation process at Lowe’s Companies, in 2016, Ms. Butler joined the Disability:IN Inclusion Works team, (formerly USBLN’s Going For Gold (GFG) team, as a Disability Inclusion Consultant. Working with companies like 3M, Qualcomm and Facebook Ms. Butler focused specifically on guiding companies and building comprehensive disability inclusion strategies that began a transformation of their corporate culture.
Ms. Butler currently leads the NC Employment Collaborative, (a three-year project funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities) that brings together agencies and businesses charged with statewide workforce development. Legally blind since birth, Beth leverages her experiences both personally and professionally to challenge companies to think, act and lead differently.
Beth Butler, J.D. has over 20 years’ experience providing subject matter expertise to Fortune 50 companies in ADA Accommodations process and disability inclusion strategies. As Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina with extensive experience in the private sector, Beth has specialized skills in balancing risk mitigation while promoting full accessibility to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supply chain.
Ms. Butler is leading North Carolina toward the goal of disability inclusion and equality for all. Ms. Butler achieved her law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1993, joining the AL State Bar in 1994. Ms. Butler has focused her entire career on advancing disability employment.
In her early career Ms. Butler worked in the financial services industry supporting Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance programs with SouthTrust Bank in Birmingham, AL before her corporate relocation to Charlotte, NC in 2007 with Wachovia Bank. Ms. Butler continued her career as a leader in Disability and Accommodations compliance while also serving as Board Chair of the Board of Directors for Disability:IN (formerly USBLN).
After leading the development and implementation of a centralized accommodation process at Lowe’s Companies, in 2016, Ms. Butler joined the Disability:IN Inclusion Works team, (formerly USBLN’s Going For Gold (GFG) team, as a Disability Inclusion Consultant. Working with companies like 3M, Qualcomm and Facebook Ms. Butler focused specifically on guiding companies and building comprehensive disability inclusion strategies that began a transformation of their corporate culture.
Ms. Butler currently leads the NC Employment Collaborative, (a three-year project funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities) that brings together agencies and businesses charged with statewide workforce development. Legally blind since birth, Beth leverages her experiences both personally and professionally to challenge companies to think, act and lead differently.
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