National Organization on Disability

We're pleased to welcome Melissa Bradley to the panel of experts speaking on at our upcoming webinar, Digging Deeper into Neurodiversity in the Workplace. Panelists will discuss how to effectively support and prepare neurodivergent individuals for the workforce, covering two main areas: higher education and #recruitment. Melissa serves Beacon College as the Director of the Juan and Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation where she identifies and develops experiential learning programs and innovative resources specifically intended to develop a neurodiverse early talent pipeline capable of impacting industries everywhere. Melissa oversees a team of career advisors and coordinators who specialize in intentional, high-touch career advising and on-campus student employment services designed to impact Beacon’s neurodistinct student population. She works strategically with national, regional and local employers eager to develop a 21st century neurodiverse workforce through internships and early career recruitment programs. Date: October 15th Time: 1-2 PM Est. Register at https://bit.ly/46OQsiy

📢 Exciting Job Opportunity: Director of Development Are you passionate about driving change and advancing disability inclusion in the workforce? The National Organization on Disability is looking for a talented Director of Development to join our team! You'll play a key role in developing strategies to support our mission, building relationships, and leading fundraising efforts. Role Highlights: – Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 – Full-time, remote with occasional NYC meetings Lead NOD’s fundraising and development efforts to support our impact-driven programs! 💡 Why NOD? We’re committed to increasing employment opportunities for the 26% of Americans with disabilities. As part of our team, you'll help shape strategic relationships and create meaningful change. Perks & Benefits: – 401(k) with matching up to 5% – Health insurance options – Paid time off + Summer Fridays – Professional development stipend & more! Apply today and join the team driving disability inclusion! Visit NOD.org/careers to apply.

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM)! Formerly known as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), each October we shine a light on the importance of creating disability-inclusive workplaces. #Disability is a powerful aspect of human diversity, and every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive in the workforce. "NOD’s work with our corporate partners is win, win. Helping companies recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain people with disabilities provides companies access to an untapped talent pool and contributes meaningfully to a positive workplace culture. At the same time, it enables an historically underestimated community to access opportunities that support them in realizing their full potential. This is good for business AND good for our society. The right thing is the profitable thing."  –Beth Sirull, NOD President and CEO We are especially proud to congratulate this year’s NOD Leading Disability Employers for their outstanding commitment to advancing disability inclusion. These organizations exemplify what it means to foster workplaces where everyone can contribute their best work, regardless of ability. Congratulations to the 2024 NOD Leading Disability Employers for setting the standard and showing what true workplace excellence looks like! Your dedication to accessibility and inclusion is making a real difference in countless lives. This year's Leading Disability Employers are: Abbott Accenture Alcon American Heart Association Aramark AT&T auticon US The Auto Club Group Blue Shield of California Boeing Centene Corporation Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Comcast NBCUniversal Digital Accessibility by WeCo Dow Eli Lilly and Company Endeavors Unlimited Everise EY Ferrara Fifth Third Bank Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) The Hershey Company Hilton Worldwide Idaho National Laboratory Johnson & Johnson KeyBank KPMG Lockheed Martin Corporation Mayo Clinic Melwood Mercy Nautilus Hyosung America Northrop Grumman Old National Bank Oshkosh Corporation PRIDE Industries PSEG Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind, Corp. PwC Randstad US Rangam Reed Smith LLP RTI International Sempra T-Mobile TD Bank Tennessee Valley Authority Toyota North America U.S. Bank University of Pittsburgh Verisk Analytics The Viscardi Center VSP Vision W.W. Grainger, Inc Walgreens Wells Fargo Read the press release at https://lnkd.in/eZHsUArS. #DEAM #NDEAM #LeadingDisabilityEmployer

In today's work environment, #DigitalAccessibility is essential for creating a disability-inclusive workplace. Here are 10 tips for improving digital accessibility: 1. Utilize self-descriptions during virtual meetings.  2. Include closed captioning on all video content.  3. Use a clear heading and text structure on website content to improve screen reader functionality.  4. Use high-contrast colors when designing digital environments.  5. Attach alt text to all digital images.  6. Provide multiple ways to access digital content (e.g. text, audio and video).  7. Ensure all interactive digital elements can be navigated via keyboard only.  8. Minimize dynamic elements to avoid overstimulation for neurodivergent users.  9. Offer alternative input methods, like voice commands and eye tracking.  10. Educate yourself and your team on the existing accessibility features of your current digital tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Want to learn more? Download our latest toolkit "Good Jobs for All" developed with Fair360 at https://lnkd.in/eNAa8ddK.

Tomorrow NOD CEO, Beth Sirull, joins National Association of Colleges and Employers' Disability Signature Series: Access to Good Jobs for All, speaking to disability diversity and equity in employment. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/47jcyJX.

Thank you so much to all who gathered last Thursday for NOD’s “Identity and the Disability Experience”, co-hosted by EY. The evening began with thoughtful conversations during our partner-exclusive pre-event, followed by networking, spectacular entertainment, awards, and an insightful panel discussion by workplace disability inclusion experts. An enormous thank you to our event co-host EY and our generous sponsors Charter Communications, Eli Lilly and Company, KPMG, Target, Toyota North America, Kessler Foundation, Morgan Stanley, and Sempra, whose support ensures that NOD’s tireless researchers, experts, and advocates can continue to increase equitable opportunity for people with disabilities. This event would not have been possible without Alex Breitman and the incredible team at Outshine Events. And of course, thank you to those who made the evening a special night to remember, including our event emcee Maysoon Zayid, George Dennehy, Austin Walkin' Cane, and Omnium: A Bold New Circus. 

Tonight's emcee is Maysoon Zayid, a renowned comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate!

NOD President + CEO Beth Sirull poses with speakers from the exclusive pre-event discussion; while guests network in the beautiful EY-hosted event space overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

A juggler from Omnium: A Bold New Circus performs during the networking hour.

Our event, 'Identity and the Disability Experience', co-hosted by EY officially kicks off! NOD's Felicia M. Nurmsen facilitates an exclusive pre-event discussion for the NOD Leadership Council featuring: Jane Barry-Moran, Managing Director, Programs & Research at Out Leadership, Nicole Tinson, Founder & CEO at HBCU 20x20 | The Application & Shawn VanDerziel, CEO & President at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).