DisabilityIN:North Carolina 2026 Fall Conference
Join us on October 8, 2026, for Disability:IN North Carolina’s biggest in-person event—the 2026 Fall Conference, celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme, "Signs at the Crossroads: The Pathway to Opportunity," challenges us to reflect on life’s turning points and how our choices create new possibilities. Be inspired by keynote speakers who embody resilience and share powerful stories of innovation, resourcefulness, and opportunity. Don’t miss this chance to connect and be part of a movement for change! Meet our Keynote Speakers. When: October 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Trane Technologies |800 Beaty Street, Building A Davidson, NC 28036 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 DI-NC Fall Conference. Save $$: Early Bird Registration is $129.00 until August 20, 2026 Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/85qgryb
Business2Business Meeting | Mastering Recruitment Resiliency 2.0
Claire Healy and Brian Clark will continue the conversation they started during Fall Conference 2025 related to “Mastering Recruitment Resiliency 2.0 with new scenarios they will offer the employee/employer perspective to some challenging HR issues. This proved to be very beneficial for conference participants last Fall and we are excited about their repeat performance. Bring your questions for a LIVE Q&A session will follow the conversation. When:Wed, Aug 12, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Where:Virtual via ZOOM Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/enzuwzr
The ADA at 36: Progress, Challenges, and Preparedness
Disability: IN North Carolina (DI-NC) marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by hosting a roundtable on disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. Our moderator, Dr. Kapriskie Seide, is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Davidson College whose research focuses on health, disability, and social inequality. Her work examines how social and institutional conditions shape access, inclusion, and well-being for people with disabilities. Lauren Howard, Director of the NC Office on Disability and Health, has 27 years of public health experience and a master’s from UNC Chapel Hill. She helped ensure the needs of individuals were met during the response to Helene at the State Emergency Operations Center. LaDonna Huffaker, Workforce Engagement Manager for NCDHHS, holds a Master of Public Health from UNC Gillings and a bachelor’s from Brevard College. While Lauren led efforts from Raleigh, LaDonna was in Asheville, coordinating direct support and ensuring emergency shelters met access needs. During recovery, Lauren led daily briefings from the Emergency Operations Center, prioritizing disability needs. LaDonna’s outreach guaranteed accessible support. Their leadership kept people with disabilities at the forefront, earning them the 2025 Kerri Eaker Mountain Mover Award. Join us July 22, 2026, 11:30am–1:00pm EST. Where: Virtual event. Registration required at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8q2schk.
