Every year, AAPD's REV UP Campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to increase the political power of people with disabilities by sharing resources and getting folks registered to vote. This year, NDVRW is September 13-20, 2021. In the last election, an estimated 38 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote, and we
DMD promotes career development for students and job seekers with disabilities through job shadowing and hands on career exploration. Bender Consulting Services is proud to continue partnering with Bender Leadership Academy and the American Association of People with Disabilities, to sponsor Disability Mentoring Day in the Pittsburgh area.
The Bender Virtual Career Fair provides an opportunity for employers and job seekers with disabilities to connect online and network from the convenience of their homes or offices. For employers seeking to expand their talent pool of individuals with disabilities as a part of their diversity and Section 503 compliance outreach initiatives, the Bender Virtual
Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower. Have you registered for our upcoming WIB-National Webinar? On January 27, we will be offering best practices related to hiring people with disabilities and why that is important. Our Fireside Chat will be led by Laura Randa with Shakti H. and Dr. Scott Mellis sharing their work on
Have you registered for the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, March 30th? The Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame was established on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Named after Susan M. Daniels, disability advocate, policy maker, and devoted mentor, inductees are selected
Over 100 adults and children are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) per day. The Western & Central Pennsylvania Chapter of JDRF is a part of a global organization that funds T1D research and advocacy. On April 9th they will Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the JDRF Promise Gala. This black-tie event includes cocktails, live
Join Joyce Bender, Nahime Aguirre Mtanous, and Katherine Perez as they discuss mental health in education. The event will be moderated by Elijah Armstrong. Join the Zoom event here.
Join Joyce Bender at the 9th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit to discuss Mental Wellness and Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities. The summit will kick-off with a message from keynote speaker, Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for Senator Bob Casey, who will provide an update on federal disability policy. Joyce will speak from 12:15-1:15