Inclusive Employment Works Webinar Series - Impact of Employment
Date and Time
Friday Oct 20, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Friday, October 20 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. [Impact of Employment]
Friday, October 27 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. [Employer Impact]
Location
Zoom - Virtual Session - Links will be sent to participants during the week of the respective event.
Fees/Admission
FREE
Contact Information
Janae Myers, Chief Advancement Officer 845-565-1162 x256
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Description
Independent Living, Inc. Launches Forward-thinking “Inclusive Employment Works” Initiative
This month, we introduce our transformative “Inclusive Employment Works” initiative. With an unwavering dedication to fostering a more inclusive society, we are taking proactive steps to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and employers by promoting a culture of awareness, accessibility and inclusivity in the workplace.
Through a comprehensive range of training programs and services, Independent Living will equip individuals with education and support to claim their independence and seize the many benefits that meaningful employment can offer.
Employment Works: Impact of Employment
Friday, October 20 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
[geared toward people with disabilities, support networks, service providers, but open to all]
“People with disabilities possess immense talents, skills, and aspirations that deserve to be recognized and cultivated within the workforce,” said Kathy Giraud, Vice President of Human Resources at Independent Living, Inc. “Our ‘Inclusive Employment Works’ initiative will provide individuals with disabilities the education and tools they need to unlock the countless incentives that returning to work can bring, including improved health and mental well-being, financial stability, and a sense of purpose.”
- How does Independent Living support employment?
- What are the benefits of employment for people with disabilities?
- Hoe does employment impact benefits?
- What rights do people with disabilities have in the workplace?
- What resources are available?
- Q & A with our Benefits Advisement Team
Employer Impact
Friday, October 27 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
[geared toward employers and service providers, but open to all]
Within this initiative is an educational mission designed to enlighten employers about the various means to and advantages of fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. By embracing employees with disabilities, employers stand to gain, not only socially but also economically; diverse teams are proven to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and enrich workplace culture.
- What are the benefits of employing people with disabilities?
- What does accessibility have to do with employment or DEI?
- Who does accessibility impact?
- Who does inclusion impact?
- How can an employer become more accessible?
- What services and resources are available?
- Q&A with Independent Living’s Chief Executive Officer, Doug Hovey, and VP of Human Resources, Kathy Giraud
Independent Living offers Employment Services, including support through our Independent Living Skills Specialists, Job Coaches in our OPWDD Program, Connection to Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Benefits Advisement and Work Incentives Planning Assistance.
Find all of our updated brochures on our All Services Brochures Page.
Printed courtesy of www.dcrcoc.org/ – Contact the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce for more information.
One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 – (845) 454-1700 – office@dcrcoc.org