Dispelling the Myths about Disability in the Workplace
REPEATED FROM MONDAY AT 3:00pm.
There are many myths surrounding the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. People with disabilities are currently working in all industries. If your company has more than 10 employees, the chances of one of them having a disability or becoming disabled is very high. You need to know how to support them in a way that benefits the employee and the company. The purpose of this presentation is to take the fear and mystery out of dealing with employees with disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify five myths around disabilities and the workplace.
- List examples of reasonable accommodations.
- List the benefits of hiring and supporting employees with autism or neurodiversity.
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Betsy Furler
Betsy Furler is the founder of For All Abilities. She is passionate about optimizing the strengths of all people and ensuring that people are valued for their strengths and their differences. At For All Abilities, Betsy leads the development of a solution that enables employers to easily and inexpensively support the unique strengths, needs and preferences of their employees. Betsy enjoys speaking about the value of our differences, workplace accommodations, technology and accessibility. She has spoken at national and international conferences including SXSW and TEDX. She earned a BA from Austin College and a MS in Communication Disorders from UTDallas.