Empowering Accessibility Through Inclusion
These 45-minute sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on rotating popular topics.
Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion dedicated to leveraging accessibility to unleash the full potential within your current and future workforce. We’ll explore strategies for cultivating an inclusive culture, attracting and retaining diverse talent pools and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. By eliminating the stigma around accommodations and prioritizing accessibility from the start, we not only create a better workplace but also contribute to a more equitable and empowered world. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the breadth and depth of the accessibility world and, most importantly, where to start.
Laurie McIntosh
An accomplished HR practitioner, Laurie has industry experience in non-profit, health care, consumer packaged goods, and banking. As a senior leader of SHRM’s HR team, she focuses on strategic initiatives to drive innovation to positively impact the employee experience and allow staff to maximize their potential through a culture of learning. She received her Masters’ degree in HRM from Capella University, is a Certified Strengths Coach and holds both SHRM-SCP and CAE designations.
Carolyn Barley
Carolyn Barley serves as SHRM’s Lead Instructional Designer and Accessibility Program Manager. Bringing over two decades of experience, she is a seasoned learning professional adept in all aspects of learning and development, corporate university design, strategic learning, instructional design and accessibility. She has worked with 35 organizations to sophisticate their holistic learning environment. She has created eLearning, instructor led, and blended learning solutions across a suite of content, spanning from human resources, leadership, audit and tax services, adult learning and financial institutions, - across public and private sector. During her tenure at SHRM, she has played a pivotal role in several key initiatives, including the design and development of the specialty credential product line, the development of the People Manager Qualification (PMQ), overseeing content and curriculum of over 30 instructor-led programs, and leading a holistic accessibility initiative across the organization. Driven by a passion for education and a commitment to positive change, she is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives she influences, while championing awareness and action to foster a better world for all.