When
Friday, March 23, 2018
8:00AM - 11:30AM CDT
5240 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
COST: $50.00
HRMA and STLBLN Members: $40.00
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Contact
Specializing in EEO/AA program administration, Synchronized Resources Inc. assists organizations in maximizing their investment in affirmative action compliance programs by collaborating to develop and implement compliance programs that align with the core values of the organization.
For additional information on our March 23rd collaboration, contact Lynda Dixon, Synchronized Resources, Inc. at 636-265-3309.
about PARAQUAD
Our Mission: Paraquad will empower people with disabilities to increase their independence through choice and opportunity.
Our Vision: Paraquad wil be the leader in advancing the independent living philosophy. We envision an integrated community in which people with disabilities are valued and partipate in all aspects of society.
about the stlbln
Mission Statement: The Saint Louis Business Leadership Network (STLBLN) champions opportunities to create productive and supportive partnerships among people with disabilities, private businesses and governmental and community agencies. These Partnerships work toward several goals including:
- Helping business access more qualified applicants with disabilities.
- Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in the workplace.
- Encouraging businesses to be more responsive to the needs of customers with disabilities.
DISABILITY INCLUSION VS. DISABILITY COMPLIANCE
Understanding the difference and why it matters
Friday, March 23, 2018
In recognition of the 4th Anniversary of the March 24, 2014 implementation date of modifications to affirmative action regulations related to the employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans, Synchronized Resources, Inc. is again partnering with Paraquad, and the STLBLN, to host a collaborative dialogue on two concepts that are often used interchangeably. Are they cut from the same cloth or are we missing a key element to success under either approach - the human element?
This interactive program will feature collaborations with experts in EEO/AA Compliance, Disability, Diversity and Inclusion, all of which are designed to help dissect the differences and explore similarities between these important concepts and to question together, "Where do we go from here?"
schedule of events
- 8:00am - 8:30am
Registration - Continental Breakfast - 8:30am - 9:45am
The History of the Disability Rights Movement
- Era of Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Mindmapping the differences and similarities - 9:45am - 10:00am
Break - 10:00am - 11:15am
The Human Perspective - 11:15am - 11:30am
Wrap-up - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tour of Paraquad's Bloom Cafe...
And lunch....should your schedule permit you to stay!
The Human Perspective
Members of Paraquad's staff will lead roundtable discussions on their personal perspectives on disability inclusion as well as spotlight Paraquad's efforts to ensure full inclusion for individuals with disabilities in the workplace: Aimee Wehmeier, President and CEO; Chris Worth, Organizing Team Manager; Anna Corbitt, Peer Services; and Stephanie McDowell, Youth and Family Specialist.
The bloom cafe
The Bloom Cafe is an innovative social enterprise opening on March 21, 2018 that will expand employment for people with disabilities one cup of coffee at a time.
The Bloom Cafe offers a comprehensive workforce development program for people with disabilities.