Disability:IN North Carolina’s ADA 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
Disability:IN North Carolina is planning a unique celebration for the 32nd Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This year, DI-NC invited individuals with disabilities working in competitive jobs in North Carolina, to submit a short video for inclusion in this virtual celebration. Everybody Works in NC “From Murphy to Manteo” will include professionals, in both traditional and non-traditional businesses, with all types of disabilities. The event will also feature the musical talents of several North Carolinians with disabilities. The Premier Celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 26 from 11am to noon EDT. The event will be offered at no cost, but registration is required. Following the premier, the video celebration will be posted at www.di-nc.org for ALL to enjoy!! Register Here
PAST EVENTS
In case you missed it you can view the webinar video here! This year’s theme for 2022 was Mindfulness and Exercise Are for Every Body!
In case you missed it you can view the webinar video here! This year’s conference theme, “Unlocking Your Inclusivity” focused on strategies to enhance and expand disability employment and inclusion practices among businesses and employers across North Carolina.
In case you missed it you can view the webinar video here! A round table discussion with small, medium and large employers will address how employment providers can build and sustain stronger collaborative networks with hiring managers.
Disability:IN North Carolina is proud to host a screening of the award-winning documentary film, “Lives Worth Living” (directed by Eric Neudel and produced by Alison Gilkey) on July 26, 2021, from 2:30 to 5:30pm at the Regal Birkdale 16 at 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy in Huntersville, NC, 28078. Lives Worth Living is a historical documentary about the Disability Rights Movement and a biography about one man’s struggle to achieve disability equality and inclusion.
The ADA Celebration is FREE however registration is required to reserve your seat.
REGISTER HERE
MetLife and DiversAbilities are proud to host/sponsor the 2021 Disability:IN North Carolina Wellness@Work Virtual Conference.
When: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Where: This is an online event.
Join us to hear Dr. Nicole French, Clinical Director for Veterans Bridge Home, Community Behavioral Health Consultant and Uniformed Army Reserve Psychologist present findings on resilience and healing in times of crisis. Following her keynote, Dr. French will lead a discussion with a panel of diverse individuals willing to share how their life experiences from a military and civilian perspective, inform their approach to life challenges and the wins they have found along the way.
The 2021 Wellness@Work event is sponsored by MetLife and the Cary area DiversAbilities Employee Resource Group (ERG).
October 1, 2020 | #DisabilityAdvantage
2020 is a year like no other, as businesses, government agencies and all Americans continue to show resiliency amid these unprecedented times. Disability:IN North Carolina is grateful to our corporate sponsor, Trane Technologies and the VisAbility Employee Resource Group for hosting our virtual event. Join us on October 1, 2020 to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and discover your #DisabilityAdvantage.
2020 Fall Conference Highlights
CommunAbility @ UNC-Charlotte : Business Mentors for University Students with Disabilities
Our Ability Careers Portal | New Features
Supplier Diversity Strategies
The North Carolina Employment Collaborative and Regional Business Advisory Councils
Please Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eha9cx6y2f1d4366&oseq=&c=&ch=