No outfit is complete without a mask these days. Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sometimes required by businesses, face coverings have become a new social standard Continue reading New normal of masks is an ‘added barrier’ for deaf and hard-of-hearing community
“STRONGER THAN YOU THINK” PROGRAM FOR TEENS TO LIVE STREAM MAY 27-29
The Stronger Than You Think three-day livestream will combine candid conversations with celebrities, musical performances, and advice from mental health professionals to broaden the conversation and erase the stigma of mental health issues for teens and young adults. Continue reading “STRONGER THAN YOU THINK” PROGRAM FOR TEENS TO LIVE STREAM MAY 27-29
Creating VR Workplace Training Programs for People with Disabilities
The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT)’s latest Future of Work podcast episode features Assistive Technology Specialists Chris Baumgart and Meagan Little of Imagine! Continue reading Creating VR Workplace Training Programs for People with Disabilities
Autism Awareness Advocate Areva Martin On Her Work-Life Balance Journey
Driven career professionals often struggle to figure out a work life balance that doesn’t leave them riddled with guilt. Unfortunately, for parents of kids with disabilities the increased demands can make them feel like Continue reading Autism Awareness Advocate Areva Martin On Her Work-Life Balance Journey
Creating a Culture of Belonging
By Jennifer Brown
Each time I sit down with an executive who has decided to lead their company through the process of being more inclusive, I hear that executive articulate the same problem: They don’t know where to begin. Continue reading Creating a Culture of Belonging
CEOs That You Never Knew Had a Disability
By Monica Luhar and Sara Salam
CEOs with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, or dyslexia have an impact on society through their innovative, creative, and out-of-the-box thinking. They have also led the way for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, while not letting their disabilities be the sole trait that defines their ability to lead. Continue reading CEOs That You Never Knew Had a Disability
7 Steps to Make Your Virtual Presentations Accessible
The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) has created the following resource to help you make sure your virtual presentations are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Continue reading 7 Steps to Make Your Virtual Presentations Accessible
Can You Hire a Deaf Employee When the Job Requires Phone Work?
By AnnMarie Killian
Imagine this: You are hiring for a job that requires phone work…but the person sitting in front of you is deaf/hard of hearing.
You may be wonder, can a person who is deaf/hard of hearing use the phone successfully? Continue reading Can You Hire a Deaf Employee When the Job Requires Phone Work?
Hiring Diverse Candidates Is Only the Begining
By Josef Scarantino
Assembling a truly comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy requires us to take a more holistic view of our approach as employers. Instead of only considering diversity in our hiring pipeline, we shouldn’t forget employee retention and career advancement. Continue reading Hiring Diverse Candidates Is Only the Begining
What Does it Take to Succeed? Just 3 Things.
By Brittany Merrill-Yeng
Being a business owner is a constant balance—and not just of your time and resources. It is a balance of being so confident in your idea and your ability bring it to fruition while recognizing how little you know. Continue reading What Does it Take to Succeed? Just 3 Things.
