October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time for us to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our workers with disabilities. It is also a time to help all of us look at our own environments and ask if we are creating inclusive employment experiences for all. This panel conversation will tap into
The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will honor outstanding individuals and organizations who, in 2022, made a significant difference in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities through mentoring and to raise awareness about the importance of mentoring for individuals with disabilities. We are thrilled to announce that Bender Leadership
Joyce Bender is proud to host a workshop as a part of The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) in Massachusetts. The MA YLF is an annual conference for youth with disabilities interested in building leadership skills and preparing for future employment, higher education, and independent living. Over the course of the multi-day conference, YLF participants engage
Join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for their Leadership Awards Gala, featuring host, Jane Pauley, from CBS Sunday News. This gala represents the joint efforts of the disability community and business and government leadership to progress disability rights. The event will celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and honor
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.
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
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