Get your tickets and join us on July 24th as we celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the ADA.
Disability:IN DC Metro
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About us
“Think Globally, Act Locally” Engage with Disability:IN's National Capital Region's Affiliate Promoting Inclusion, Expanding Disability Education and Awareness Year-Round Member Benefits for Local Leaders and Your Employees Disability:IN DC Metro (DC Metro) is an employer-led membership-based business association that creates business to business connections, dialogue, and learning within our geographic region of Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland, an area known as the National Capital Region Our philosophy is centered on collaboration. We welcome and appreciate the viewpoints of businesses, government, schools and colleges, nonprofit advocacy organizations, individuals, allies, and advocates. Our Members and Guests have access to resources, programs and partners to strengthen the disability inclusion efforts and outcomes including: Best Practice Networking and Shared Strategic Thinking Employee Engagement and ERG Development DC Metro Professional Development Courses Leadership Development Talent Acquisition Working Groups Internal, Customer and Vendor Branding Engagement
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Garrett Park, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- diversity, inclusion, disabilities, and accessibility
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Garrett Park, Maryland 20896, US
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Creating a Trauma-Aware Workplace Supporting Employees with PTSD Much more than a Veteran issue! Did you know that approximately 6 percent of the U.S. populations will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime? Join our Disability:IN Collaborative webinar tomorrow November 7, 2024 Noon-1 PM ET Register for this free webinar! https://lnkd.in/ea44gWxN Visit www.Di-MN .org for more event details
Creating a Trauma-Aware Workplace: Supporting Employees with PTSD
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October 30th 11-12:30 Webinar Celebrate on NDEAM with Disability:IN DC Metro and the American Institutes for Research for a Premier Leadership virtual event with Frances West, former Chief Accessibility Officer at IBM, as she shares her business acumen and proven insights on how embedding accessibility within organizational strategy can drive disruptive innovation and market leadership. Register https://lnkd.in/e4WGPrH2
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We are excited to get the word out about @The Ride Ahead! The film follows Samuel Habib as he navigates the path to adulthood with a disability. Watch the film trailer: https://bit.ly/4bbew02 The Ride Ahead will be screened at @DC/DOX Fest on June 15 at 3:15pm at Landmark E-Street Cinemark. A discussion between Samuel Habib, Dan Habib, Bob Williams, Elijah Armstrong and Anna Landre will follow. The film will be shown with open captions, audio description devices will be available, and the discussion will include ASL interpretation. Purchase your tickets at https://lnkd.in/d4588KDU and use the code "DC10RIDE" for 10% off tickets!
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We are excited to announce that Jenn Gauvreau, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CGI US Federal has been named to our Advisory Board! Don't forget to register for the July webinar celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the ADA. Check out the latest news and events in our June Newsletter! TOP JUNE EVENTS The Intersection of Identity: Connections Between LGBTQ+ Identities, Disability, and Mental Health June 13 ADA Legal Update Luncheon: Accommodating Non-Apparent Disabilities in the Workplace, June 13 (Richmond, VA) DC Premiere of THE RIDE AHEAD: Film Screening and Panel, Saturday, June 15 (discounts available) Driving Neuro-Inclusion: Learn from Rolls Royce & Coca-Cola, June 18 https://lnkd.in/egyhPgfZ
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Make sure to join us on July 24th at 12 PM ET for a webinar hosted by Disability:IN Chicagoland in collaboration with Disability:IN DC Metro, Disability:IN Minnesota, Disability:IN Wisconsin, and Center for Disability Inclusion Demystifying Disability Inclusion: Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the ADA Speakers include Ann Deschamps and Robin Jones, ADA Center Directors Register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eHgkf9yK Members contact us at [email protected] for a promo code. #ADA34 #disability #DisabilityInclusion The Hon. Katherine McCary
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Be Our Guest Tomorrow for The Importance of Document Accessibility Lunch and Learn (Virtual) April 18, 2024 12 - 1:15 pm EST Join us for an informative 75-minute webinar as our expert, Chad Chelius, delves into the critical topic of document accessibility. As our world becomes increasingly digital, ensuring that documents are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, is essential. This online event will cover topics such as creating accessible PDFs, using alt text for images, and ensuring compatibility with screen readers. Don't miss out on this informative session - grab your lunch and tune in from the comfort of your own home or office! Zoom link to attend Lunch and Learn Meetinghttps://lnkd.in/ejAib_4N Meeting ID: 847 2781 6684Passcode: 007471
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We are delighted to welcome Andrea Hall as our first Chief Strategy Officer! Andrea, we are looking forward to your leadership!
Director of Diversity & Inclusion, General Dynamics Mission Systems | M.S. Ed. | Cornell University D&I Certified | Military, University & Diversity Recruiting and Workplace Inclusion Champion
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been appointed by the board of Disability:IN DC Metro as the first Chief Strategy Officer. It’s an honor and a privilege to serve in this capacity. Disability:IN DC Metro is an employer-led business association that creates connections, dialogue, and learning within our region of DC, Virginia, and Maryland. https://di-dcmetro.org/ #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityAdvancement #AreYouIn
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The Importance of Document Accessibility Lunch and Learn (Virtual) taking place on April 18, 2024 12 - 1:15 pm EST. A virtual event sponsored by Tamman, Inc. Join us for an informative 75-minute webinar as our expert, Chad Chelius, ADS, delves into the critical topic of document accessibility. As our world becomes increasingly digital, ensuring that documents are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, is essential. This online event will cover topics such as creating accessible PDFs, using alt text for images, and ensuring compatibility with screen readers. Don't miss out on this informative session - grab your lunch and tune in from the comfort of your own home or office! DC Metro members contact us for a promo code! https://lnkd.in/epfxv9RT #disability #inclusion #equity #iaap #ads
Lunch and Learn (Virtual) - The Importance of Document Accessibility
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