2021 Disability:IN North Carolina Fall Conference – Unlocking Your Inclusivity

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.

“ Unlocking Your Inclusivity! ”

TRANE TechnologiesTrane Technologies, a leader in disability inclusion in North Carolina will host the virtual 2021 Disability:IN North Carolina Fall Conference on October 12th. This year’s conference theme, “Unlocking Your Inclusivity” will focus on strategies to enhance and expand disability employment and inclusion practices among businesses and employers across North Carolina.

When: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Laurie HennebornThe keynote for this event is Laurie Henneborn, Managing Director at Accenture, a leading global professional services firm.  Based in New York, Laurie leads global research and thought leadership development in the Accenture Research organization that is focused on raising awareness and taking actions pertaining to disability inclusion and equality. To that end, she led the research for the “Enabling Change” study you’ll hear about in her keynote address. Laurie sits on the board of directors for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and on the Global Disability Inclusion Advisory Council at Accenture. Laurie is especially passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues with “invisible” or non-apparent disabilities – drawing from her own experience since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004.

Key Topics will appeal to the following participants:

  • Executive Leaders
  • Talent Acquisition Professionals
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Managers
  • Supplier Diversity Professionals
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE)
  • Service Disabled & Veteran Disability Owned Businesses (SDVOBE)

Presentations will provide practical, actionable strategies businesses can use to enhance their disability inclusion strategies. The 2021 Employer Awards program will recognize Disability:IN North Carolina  Member Companies ranked among best places to work for disability inclusion.