Event Details

Disability Etiquette 101 for the Workplace

Presented by Kate Kennedy

Tuesday, November 19 • 5:30 — 8 p.m.

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This program is intended for anyone who interacts with individuals with disabilities in the workplace. It will teach disability etiquette for recruiters, managers, and co-workers. This session will use stories, real life examples, and audience participation to illustrate the value of disability etiquette in a company culture. Participants will learn etiquette that pertains to mental health, physical, intellectual, neurodiverse, learning, and hidden disabilities. 

• The session will focus on ways to make your recruitment process more accessible and disability friendly. 
• It will teach managers how to have those hard conversations regarding accommodations and personal preferences when it comes to addressing a disability. 
• Teach basic disability etiquette that all employees should be trained in.

Kate Kennedy SHRM- SCP, MSM, MSHRM - Kate has over 10 years of experience in HR. The majority of her career has been in non-profit & social service agencies that serve individuals with disabilities.  

Over the last 30 years, Kate has spoken on similar topics regarding individuals with disabilities at the GSC SHRM State Conference, SHRM chapters & The Southeastern Theatre Conference  

Kate is currently the President of CNJ SHRM, Workforce Readiness Co-Chair for the Garden State Council, & a volunteer for the GSC SHRM State Conference.  She is also co-creator & facilitator for the Global Play Brigade's "How To Find Your Superpower" workshop. She is very excited for what the future holds as she searches for her next HR role.
 

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