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The National Organization on Disability Urges Companies to Act Now & Advance Workforce Disability Inclusion Practices
“As our country continues to grapple with civil unrest and a global pandemic, the time is now for all companies to advance their disability inclusion practices and build a stronger more inclusive workforce,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “Individuals with disabilities make up 20 percent of the U.S. population, the largest diversity group, and including them in hiring decisions increases a company’s talent pool exponentially. The 2021 Tracker is the only tool in the field providing a company with the data to improve their disability self-ID rates and workforce inclusion practices, as well as offering a deeper understanding of which key activities correlate to improved outcomes.”
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NOD’s Chairman, Gov. Tom Ridge, Honors Dick Thornburgh
Gov. Tom Ridge, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability, remembers the life and legacy of Dick Thornburgh, the 41st governor of Pennsylvania, who passed away December 31, 2020. As Attorney General to President George H.W. Bush, Gov. Thornburgh played a significant role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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In Focus: ADA Brings People With Disabilities Into Public Life
“Before the ADA there were no curb cuts and people who had mental health or what was then called ‘mental retardation’ would be sent away to institutions. People with disabilities weren’t seen. They were out of sight, out of mind. One of the things the ADA did is, it brought people with disabilities into public life,” Carol explains.
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In Focus: National Organization on Disability Discuss 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
Charles Catherine, Associate Director of Special Projects at the National Organization on Disability, discusses the NOD’s mission and explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has personally impacted his life.
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NOD Corporate Leadership Council Receives Exclusive Briefing on a Changing National Disability Agenda under the Biden-Harris Administration
“There is still so much work to be done to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities in our country, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “Disability inclusion is a bipartisan issue that impacts millions of Americans, and we applaud the new Administration for finally bringing issues that are affecting the disability community to the forefront. These types of exclusive priority briefings are only available to our Corporate Leadership Council members.”
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Webinar: Data-Driven Higher Standards – NOD’s Redesigned 2021 Disability Employment Tracker
Learn about the redesigned Disability Employment Tracker and how it can be a game changer for your inclusion strategy. Find out why the Tracker is the nation’s top benchmarking tool. For the first time ever, your company can correlate practices with outcomes and let numbers tell the story.
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Webinar: Ableism in the Workplace and Beyond
People with disabilities face ableism in many aspects of our lives, from encounters in the workplace to interactions in our own neighborhoods. Explore how one inter-abled couple confronts these assumptions and attitudes by sharing their lives with millions.
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Rescheduled! NOD + NILG Webinar: Be a Leader Among Peers with the 2021 Disability Employment Tracker
Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members and National Industry Liaison Group members! This year NOD partnered with Talmetrix to redesign the Tracker with questions that reflect the most effective inclusion strategies in the field. By utilizing recent market research and data collected through the Tracker, the two organizations created a dynamic disability benchmarking tool that provides companies with the cutting-edge, outcome-based data metrics they need to build a more inclusive workforce.
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NEW! In Focus ERG/BRGs: How to Influence Change in Your Company
Bringing together communities of practices in corporate America to learn from each other’s successes. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!
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Webinar: Intersectionality in the Workplace
Most people have hybrid identities (disability, race, gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+). Understand where connections lie and how to appreciate the full spectrum of diversity. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!
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Webinar: Mental Health, A Silent Pandemic
An increasing number of employees are facing mental health challenges. What can employers do to combat the stigma associated with mental health disabilities in the workplace and build a workplace where all employees can thrive?
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Special Briefing: First 100 Days under the Biden Administration
A look at the disability policy landscape during the first 100 days of the Biden administration. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!
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Webinar: Linking Practices to Outcomes – Put the New Tracker Scorecard to Work for You
Find out how to use the refreshed Disability Employment Tracker Scorecard to outperform your peers and influence your company’s bottom line. Learn strategies to move your disability inclusion practice to the next level. All are welcome to attend!
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NEW! In Focus ERG/BRGs: The Value of Allies for Maximum Impact
Explore the value of allies in your ERG/BRG. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!
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2021 NOD Annual Forum: “The Inclusion Imperative for Corporate America”
Save the Date! Stay tuned for more information about the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s largest event of the year. Details and speakers to be announced.
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Webinar: Accessibility in the 21st Century Workplace
A conversation on the imperative of digital accessibility in today’s increasingly virtual workplaces. Exclusive to NOD Corporate Leadership Council members!
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