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| Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the threat of flooding to Columbia, SC, this event is now virtual. Registration will remain open to all interested through 10 am on 10/2/24 |
| Able South Carolina’s team not only advocates for the employment of people with disabilities, but we also advocate for our community in times of crisis. Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and the response needed by our community, our team has been hard at work since last week, operating a 24 hour emergency line for people with disabilities. Many members of our team are working directly with emergency management, volunteer groups, and others to ensure the safety and needs of our community are being met. Members of our staff are stepping away from their typical duties to transport needed items and products to those in crisis.
Because of this reality, and the potential threat of flooding in the Columbia area, we have made the difficult decision to move the Employer Summit event to a virtual streaming conference. The summit will still take place on October 2, starting at 10 am. |
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| | 2024 Employer Summit: Access to Good Jobs for All SHRM and HRCI credit approved! 5 hours |
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| Don't miss the 9th annual Employer Summit, scheduled during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, on Wednesday, October 2, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Phillips Market Center in West Columbia. The registration fee is $95 for individuals, with special rates available for groups and sponsors.
The Employer Summit is a one-day conference for business managers, executives, and HR professionals ready to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The Employer Summit will show businesses how including individuals with disabilities will strengthen their workforce. The 2024 theme, Access to Good Jobs for All, will showcase supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and employers alike. |
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| | Much anticipated speakers topics cover mental health, multi-marginalized identities, ERGs, and an interactive session. |
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| Keynote Speaker: Alex Jackson, Public Affairs Specialist at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic Employing with Intention: A Focus on Multi-Marginalized Identities at Work In a diverse and inclusive workplace, understanding the complex interplay between disability and race is crucial for creating equitable and supportive environments. This presentation explores how these intersecting identities affect employees' experiences and offers strategies for fostering inclusion and addressing disparities. The workshop will also provide tools and resources for employers, managers, and HR professionals supporting DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) efforts in the workplace. |
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| Speaker Session: Speaker, Jody Powel, host of Quotivation Podcast and HR/Communications Professional Cultivating Mental Wellness at Work: Strategies for a Thriving Workplace In today’s fast-paced and often high-pressure work environments, mental health support is more crucial than ever. This presentation delves into the importance of mental wellness in the workplace and provides actionable strategies for fostering a supportive and healthy work culture. Jody will incorporate the principles of civility in leadership, and how implementing this practice applies to all South Carolina employers, regardless of size, and increases open communication in the workplace. Panel: Discussion on Employee Resource Groups Featuring panelists Allison Fleahman of Bon Secours, Matt Hall of Michelin, and Keela Glover of Dominion Energy of South Carolina Three South Carolina Disability Employee Resource Group representatives will speak on steps taken for disability inclusion within their respective companies. Discussions will focus on what motivates each South Carolina employer to continue working toward disability inclusion, and the steps taken to provide staff with the support and resources needed to succeed. Panelists will speak to why disability inclusion is advantageous to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that supports and nurtures the success of their employees. Keynote Speaker: Alex Jackson, Public Affairs Specialist at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic Employing with Intention: A Focus on Multi-Marginalized Identities at Work In a diverse and inclusive workplace, understanding the complex interplay between disability and race is crucial for creating equitable and supportive environments. This presentation explores how these intersecting identities affect employees' experiences and offers strategies for fostering inclusion and addressing disparities. The workshop will also provide tools and resources for employers, managers, and HR professionals supporting DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) efforts in the workplace. Interactive Session with Able South Carolina: Plan, Prepare, Practice! Featuring Able SC Director of Employment Programs, Marly Saade, and Director of Community Access, Mary Reaves A roundtable discussion; Each table will review scenarios related to disclosure, accommodation requests, disability barrier removal, conflict resolution, etc. The objective is to discuss each scenario, find the barriers, explore solutions, and decide how to move through the interactive process. |
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| “One in three South Carolinians have a disability; however, 60% of people with disabilities are unemployed. This is a workforce employers can’t afford to miss out on."
Marly Saade, Director of Employment Programs, Able South Carolina |
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| Hire Me SC
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803.779.5121 | hiremesc@able-sc.org |
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