Diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts in many companies focus on females and minorities. This webinar, however, will highlight D&I efforts among an often overlooked, yet not inconsequential, segment of the population – individuals with disabilities. Employment data will be presented for those with and without disabilities, and trends over time will be discussed. An overview of key legislation to prevent discrimination of individuals with disabilities will be provided. In addition, participants will learn what employers are doing to recruit and employ individuals with disabilities. The session will also include a discussion of ways to create a disability-inclusive culture.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the legislation enacted to try and prevent employment discrimination of those with disabilities
- Describe generational differences in the reporting of disabilities
- Present the business case for hiring individuals with disabilities
- Identify ways to recruit, employ, and make workplaces more inclusive for individuals with disabilities
Intended audience:
This session is intended for a general audience at a post-graduate level; no specific content knowledge is required.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
This webinar is eligible for 3.0 continuing education credits for psychologists. You must attend the entire webinar to receive credit. No partial credit is allowed. SIOP will email CE letters 30 days after the webinar to the individuals who responded 'Yes' to question #1 on the post-event evaluation form.
Questions: Contact Susan Rogers, SIOP Business Development Manager, srogers@siop.org
To obtain CE credits, attendees must:
- Sign into the webinar with your first and last name using Zoom (instructions will be provided after you register).
- Remain signed in and participate for the entire 3-hour workshop period.
Note: These requirements are set by the APA and no exceptions are allowed.
Technology Requirements:
- Ability to access Zoom via the internet and to participate using both audio and visual capabilities.
- Participate in a quiet space without interruptions or other noises and distractions.
- Follow the GAIOP policies for participating in virtual webinars (policies will be sent to you after registration).
Important: A link to join the Zoom webinar will be sent later to all registrants.
Presenters:
James Connolly, Ph.D. is the Chairperson of Disability:IN Greater Atlanta and has been involved in advocacy for including individuals with disabilities within the workplace within the Atlanta area for 5 years. James earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Florida International University, and for over 20 years has worked in the talent selection / talent acquisition space for large companies and outsourcing organizations.
Matt Segall, Ph.D., is the Program Director for the Monarch Education and Transition Services program at the Emory Autism Center, as well as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Segall trained in School Psychology at the University of Georgia. Dr. Segall is a licensed psychologist in Georgia with research interests involving understanding educator and professional training in working with individuals with ASD, as well as studying how best to support students with ASD in educational settings.
Chet Hurwitz has over 35 years of experience as an attorney and business advisor to many large global companies. He served as a Vice President in IBM Global Services, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as a practicing attorney in the areas of tax, labor, and employee benefits. After retiring from these professional positions, Chet has dedicated more of his time to the nonprofit sector and recently created an Atlanta-based organization (Ventures ATL) that provides a broad range of employment opportunities to adults on the autism spectrum. Chet is a graduate of Brandeis University and the University of Virginia School of Law.