Seven ways to be more inclusive of people with disabilities

Date: 

Monday, October 12, 2020, 6:50am

Location: 

Online Webinar

Seven ways to be more inclusive of people with disabilities

 

Location: Webinar

 

EMILY LADAU | #1

Be your usual self

An activist explains how to best interact with people with disabilities: the same as with anyone else.

 

ANGELA HOOKER | #2

Make sure your work is accessible

Creating accessible content from the start saves time, money and reaches the largest audience possible.

 

JUDY HEUMANN | #3

Disability is a strength

One of the most prominent disability rights leaders challenged early rejection to go on to change the world.

 

JOHN PORTER | #4

Follow the principles of inclusive design

How solving for the barriers faced by people with disabilities can make a better experience for everyone.

 

TOM HARKIN | #5

Accept each person as a human first

Former US Senator and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act on treating everyone with humanity.

 

LEAH KATZ-HERNANDEZ | #6

Learn the appropriate etiquette

Learning to better engage with coworkers with disabilities will empower you as a person and a professional.

 

JESSICA RAFUSE | #7

Follow our lead

From handshakes to holding doors, let people with disabilities take the lead.

 

See also: Community