2022 ADA Virtual Celebration of the 32nd Anniversary: Everybody Works in NC “From Murphy to Manteo”
Disability:IN North Carolina is proud to share our 2022 virtual celebration of the 32nd Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us in experiencing the potential of Everybody Works in NC “From Murphy to Manteo” via the personal stories of individuals with disabilities working in a diverse range of jobs, in both traditional and non-traditional businesses. The event also features the musical & artistic talents of North Carolinians with disabilities. We hope that you enjoyed this celebration of music, art, and personal narratives.
Disability:IN North Carolina 2022 Wellness@Work Virtual Event
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! [break]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.2021 Disability:IN North Carolina Fall Conference – Everybody Works: The Role of a Disability Employment Community Collaborative
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’s ADA 31st Anniversary Celebration hosted by Wells Fargo and Novant Health
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.Disability:IN North Carolina 2021 Wellness@Work Virtual Event
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).
Disability:IN North Carolina Virtual Fall Conference
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 [feature_list columns="2"][item icon="icon-star-empty" title="CommunAbility @ UNC-Charlotte : Business Mentors for University Students with Disabilities" link="" target="" animate=""][item icon="icon-star-empty" title="Our Ability Careers Portal | New Features" link="" target="" animate=""][item icon="icon-star-empty" title="Supplier Diversity Strategies" link="" target="" animate=""][item icon="icon-star-empty" title="The North Carolina Employment Collaborative and Regional Business Advisory Councils" link="" target="" animate=""][/feature_list]Disability:IN North Carolina’s ADA 30th Anniversary – Drive-In Theatre Night on July 23, 2020!
2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Due to social distancing guidelines many celebrations have been canceled or scaled back to virtual online events. Drawing from the past, we invite our supporters, members, and stakeholders to experience a "Drive-In Theatre” and join us for an unforgettable ADA 30th Anniversary celebration!
2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Due to social distancing guidelines many celebrations have been canceled or scaled back to virtual online events. Disability:IN North Carolina decided to get creative to mark this momentous occasion in an engaging manner. Drawing from the past, we invite our supporters, members, and stakeholders to experience a “Drive-In Theatre” and join us for an unforgettable ADA 30th Anniversary celebration!
Disability:IN North Carolina is hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary film, “Lives Worth Living” (directed by Eric Neudel and produced by Alison Gilkey) on July 23, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 10:15 pm at the Legrand Center in Shelby, NC. We are grateful to Wells Fargo and the Diverse Abilities Team Member Network, their Employee Resource Group (ERG) for being the corporate sponsors of this ADA celebration. The celebration will also feature guest speakers, musicians with disabilities, and food trucks! Participants will be able to enjoy an evening under the stars and celebrate the ADA from their cars or favorite lawn chair, in support of social distancing guidelines.
Due to generous donations, the ADA Celebration is free to all participants. Advance registration is required and will close at 9:00am on July 23, 2020.
If inclement weather causes a delay or reschedule of the event, we will notify registrants via e-mail as soon as possible.Event Location: Legrand Center | 1800 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC, 28152
Event Date and Times: July 23, 2020 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Disability:IN North Carolina | 2020 Mental Health Wellness@Work
In case you missed the 2020 Mental Health Wellness@Work event. Thank you to MetLife and their Diverse Abilities Network for serving as our host-sponsors for this event. Our Wellness@Work event featured Dr. Tom Dooley, an entrepreneurial biomedical research scientist, as he shares a profoundly personal message entitled, “The High Cost of Anxiety” and what impact COVID-19 is anticipated to have on mental health.
