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SUMMARY:Inclusive Hiring: Looking Beyond the Disability UCHRA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 80% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed despite their ability and willingness to work. Here in North Carolina\, a CDC report from 2023 estimates that about 29% of adults have a functional disability including mobility\, cognitive\, independent living\, hearing\, vision\, and self-care.  These numbers represent a vast\, largely untapped talent pool one filled with capable\, motivated individuals eager to contribute to the workforce.\n\n\n\nAs HR professionals\, you play a critical role in bridging this gap. By understanding the strengths\, potential\, and accommodations needed for individuals with IDD\, you can help foster inclusive workplaces that not only change lives but also enhance businesses with dedicated\, diverse employees.\n\n\n\nUCHRA has partnered with the Union County Chamber Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee to host the 2025 Spring Conference. This conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to tap into this talent pool effectively. It has been approved for 4 SHRM and HRCI credit hours.\nSessions will cover:\n\nEducation: Understanding the Talent Pool\n\nMelinda Plue\, Director of Advocacy and Chapter Development with The Arc of NC \n\n\n\nInterviews: Unveiling the Potential of the Talent Pool\n\nKristy Brinson\, Program Specialist with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) \n\n\n\nAccommodations: Unleashing the Power of the Talent Pool\n\nSamantha Nevins\, Disability Rights and Resources\, & Tara McAlister Human Resources Advisor with Catapult Employers Association\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: Unfolding the Stories and Questions \n\nAll Speakers\, Moderated by David Casper\, Chief Executive Officer with Union Diversified Industries\n\n \n\nClick here to register.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:16px\;">Nearly 80% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed despite their ability and willingness to work. Here in North Carolina\, a CDC report from 2023 estimates that about 29% of adults have a functional disability including mobility\, cognitive\, independent living\, hearing\, vision\, and self-care.&nbsp\; These numbers represent a vast\, largely untapped talent pool&mdash\;one filled with capable\, motivated individuals eager to contribute to the workforce.<br />\n<br />\nAs HR professionals\, you play a critical role in bridging this gap. By understanding the strengths\, potential\, and accommodations needed for individuals with IDD\, you can help foster inclusive workplaces that not only change lives but also enhance businesses with dedicated\, diverse employees.<br />\n<br />\nUCHRA has partnered with the Union County Chamber Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee to host the 2025 Spring Conference. This conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to tap into this talent pool effectively. It has been approved for 4 SHRM and HRCI credit hours.</span>\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Sessions will cover:</span></div>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Education: Understanding the Talent Pool</strong><br />\nMelinda Plue\, Director of Advocacy and Chapter Development with The Arc of NC&nbsp\;</span></div>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Interviews: Unveiling the Potential of the Talent Pool</strong><br />\nKristy Brinson\, Program Specialist with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)&nbsp\;</span></div>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Accommodations: Unleashing the Power of the Talent Pool</strong><br />\nSamantha Nevins\, Disability Rights and Resources\, &amp\;&nbsp\;Tara McAlister Human Resources Advisor with Catapult Employers Association</span></div>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Panel Discussion: Unfolding the Stories and Questions</strong>&nbsp\;<br />\nAll Speakers\, Moderated by David Casper\, Chief Executive Officer with Union Diversified Industries</span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<h2 style="font-style: italic\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong><a href="https://uchrashrm.org/meetinginfo.php?id=45&amp\;ts=1738696577%20"><span style="color:#0000CD\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;">Click here to register.</span></span></a></strong></span></h2>\n
LOCATION:Union County Agricultural Center 3230-D Presson Rd. Monroe\, NC 28112
UID:e.391.23338
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DTSTAMP:20260501T205837Z
URL:https://members.unioncountycoc.com/events/details/inclusive-hiring-looking-beyond-the-disability-uchra-spring-conference-23338
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