The Harkin Institute’s Post

Want to make your events more accessible? Join our Director of Disability Policy Daniel Van Sant and Graphic Designer & Digital Accessibility Specialist Lila Johnson for their presentation at the ADA Coalition of Connecticut's Virtual Fall Conference! They will share how to plan an accessible event from the moment you start marketing until the last guest leaves. Register now for their session on Monday, 10/28 at 3:30 CT! https://bit.ly/3TUCzKs

We're just two weeks away from our Fall 2024 Sussman Lecture: Students Are Humans First with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab! She will discuss the challenges students face in meeting their basic needs while earning a college education, a topic she explored in her award-winning book, Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. Register now: https://bit.ly/47qU8Hz

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, it is important to share employer resources to help in the hiring of People with Disabilities! EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network and Job Accommodation Network have information on how to increase access and recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities in the workplace for all businesses.

Calling all Swifties and Harkin Summit attendees: check out our brand new merch in collaboration with Raygun! All proceeds will go towards funding disabled students, young professionals, and self-advocates from the US or the global south to attend the Harkin Summit. Buy your merch now: https://bit.ly/3YdCfZP