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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. ADA Recording Coming Soon

Current workforce trends suggest that by 2040, over 40% of the global workforce will identify as neurodivergent (Everway,2024).  For companies that get this right, neurodivergent human capital management will lead to work environments that are more systematic, organized, productive, and agile. On June 10, Disability:IN North Carolina welcomes Sara Cullen, Human Resources Business Partner at Biogen.  Sara will share her perspective as a late-identified neurodivergent woman and a parent navigating the same experiences with her two children.  Join us to learn more about how to unlock high performance through enabling more neurodiverse ways of working. 

Managing the intersections of chronic health conditions and mental health challenges requires a multi-faceted approach including proactive communication, a supportive culture, and flexible, personalized adjustments to work environments. On May 19, 2026, Disability:IN North Carolina hosted Tony Williams, Founder of the Olandus Foundation, who led a roundtable discussion with guest speakers, Dr. Amanda Kloo, Ph.D., Director of Inclusive Recreation at the National Inclusion Project (NIP) and Steve Chesley, CEO of EVORA Solutions for this year's Wellness@Work event. Thank you to our host sponsors, MetLife, Novant Health, and Atrium Health for making this event possible.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers who are covered by the law. EEOC's role in an investigation is to assess the allegations fairly and accurately in the charge and then make a finding. If EEOC finds that discrimination has occurred, they will try to settle the charge. If EEOC is not successful in settling the case, they have the authority to file a lawsuit to protect the rights of individuals and the interests of the public and litigate a small percentage of these cases. When deciding to file a lawsuit, the EEOC considers several factors such as the strength of the evidence, the issues in the case, and the wider impact the lawsuit could have on the EEOC's efforts to combat workplace discrimination. EEOC also works to prevent discrimination before it occurs through outreach, education, and technical assistance programs. Join us on April 8th, 2026, to learn more about Disability Rights in the Workplace: Protections, Accommodations & Obligations.

Creating inclusive workplaces is crucial for any organization that wants to get the mostout of its talent. This means creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong, has equal opportunities, is empowered to do their best work, and feels comfortable making requests and contributing ideas. In this B2B meeting, Dr. Adam Kirk outlines the steps that exemplary leaders take to create more inclusive workplaces.

When we hear words like inclusivity and accessibility, we often picture something overwhelming—costly, complicated, legalistic, or time-consuming. What if, instead, we reframed these concepts as powerful golden opportunities? This workshop explores how intentional communication practices can set you apart from competitors and strengthen your ability to serve customers, clients, and patients. Join us as Dr. Anne McIntosh, CEO, and Founder of Safe’N’Clear explores intentional communication. Watch the recap.