Local mental health and workforce experts discussed how Birmingham employers can create an inclusive workplace where individuals feel safe disclosing invisible ...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here, a DEI consultant shares how to be an effective disability ally at work. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ...
I have always related to Wile E. Coyote. Afternoons in front of the TV after school served as a sort of game tape of my time spent hiding at the back of classrooms, dreading the little disasters that ...
Unlike the arenas of acute care and psychiatric care, spirituality is often unrecognized and unaddressed as a dimension of care, support, and quality of life in the lives of people with intellectual ...
As we continue to advance into the 21st century, the push for inclusivity and accessibility in workplaces is still a priority. This movement is not just about ticking boxes; it’s about recognizing the ...
EHS professionals are aware of the most common gaps in their emergency evacuation plans, such as insufficient employee training, lack of appropriate equipment and low employee engagement. But there’s ...
Tom was recently promoted at work but is finding that his dyslexia interferes with his new responsibilities. He wants to disclose his disability to his supervisor so he can discuss possible ...
Editor’s note: Veteran entrepreneur and investor Donald Thompson writes a weekly column about management and leadership as well as diversity and other important issues for WRAL TechWire. His columns ...
When I met Ruth Rathblott in person, I was enraptured. She’s sharp, witty, funny and unapologetic. Her book, Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection has become an international ...
According to a new report by Adobe, 77% of respondents living with a disability say their workplace has done a better job supporting them since the onset of the pandemic. A similar number of ...
The program is for those who have invisible disabilities, provides the option to self identify and make themselves visible. The program gives those a sunflower pin, lanyard, or bracelet as an ...