| Sourcing Diversity: Disabling Myths and Discovering Talent [63.15] | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Speakers: Joshua Welhener, Transition Coordinator, Green County Board of Developmental Disabilities Jeff Diamond, Training Coordinator, Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities Track: Diversity and Inclusion Secondary Track: All Industries and Workplaces Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: All Levels Description: Do individuals with disabilities have more workplace accidents? Are they more likely to be sick or miss work due to disability related illnesses? This presentation addresses these and other myths that negatively influence employer perceptions of job seekers with disabilities. Attendees leave with a better understanding of who is included in the disability population, the advantages of diversifying your workforce, and the best ways to source employees. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the disability population and their importance to the U.S. workforce. 2. Distinguish between myths and facts concerning employees with disabilities and workplace safety. 3. Recognize current work force participation trends and how individuals with disabilities can help increase the bottom line. 4. Identify next steps that can be taken to hire individuals from the disability population.
File & Handouts: Sourcing Diversity Handout Sourcing Diversity Presentation |
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