Celebrating Disability Employment Internationally
Celebrating Disability Employment Internationally Part 1 of 2: Shinya Uehara One of the most rewarding aspects of the work I do with the U.S. State Department is the opportunity it
An Exciting New Direction
I’ll never forget when I was approached by Bayer Corporation about an opportunity to partner in an innovative way to address the lack of work experience barrier for people with
A Leap of Faith
When companies or federal or state agencies ask me what to do to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I tell them one thing – hire someone. Nothing, and I
Why Some Employees May Still not be Ready to Check the Disability Self-Disclosure Box
One of the most impactful components of the employment regulations associated with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) was that employers could no longer ask questions about medications and disability
The Power of Disability Owned Business Enterprises
Disability:IN, recognized as the most prestigious membership organization focused on corporations who want to include people with disabilities in the fabric of their workforce, is the only organization that certifies
Strategies for Enterprise-Wide Training on Disability Inclusion
Over the years, I have talked to many companies who identify themselves at different levels of success when it comes to disability hiring and inclusion. As I began my partnership
Justice for All: Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and OFCCP
On August 2, 2018, Craig Leen, Acting Director of the OFCCP, announced there will be “focused reviews” of all federal contractors and sub-contractors in compliance with Section 503 of the
Shymkent, Kazakhstan – Day 7
This was our last day in Kazakhstan; it was a quick and powerful trip. In Shymkent, after breakfast, we had an early morning seminar with 10 disability rights leaders, many
Astana, Kazahstan – Day 6
Veniamin’s colleague, Murat arranged a quick trip in the morning to see Bayterek Observation Tower. It is 105 meters in height, with the top floor at 97 meters, to signify
Astana, Kazakhstan – Day 5
Today I am in Astana! This is the Capitol of Kazakhstan! After we arrived and checked in at the Hilton Garden Inn, we met Sabina Ismail, a human rights leader