Up to 1 in 4 Americans and 1.3 billion people in the world have some form of a disability. Yet, these are often one of the most overlooked groups when it comes to advocating for equal rights and only deepens for women, mothers, and minority groups with disabilities.
Now, we’re changing this narrative.
Join us for a day of impactful conversations as we celebrate Disability Pride Month and elevate the voices of people with disabilities across the board. All are welcome to join this virtual program as we speak with leaders about their experiences and efforts to amplify disability awareness throughout the workplace and beyond.
We all face daily reminders of our identities throughout the workday. This reality especially rings true for women with disabilities. But how do people with physical and hidden disabilities navigate their intersectional identities in the workplace? In this conversation, we’ll explore how women with disabilities are unpacking the many layers of their identities and how managers can break barriers by understanding the fullness of their colleagues' experiences.
Kendall Ciesemier, Host, At Liberty, ACLU Podcast and Senior Executive Producer, Multimedia, ACLU
Danielle Cornejo Calhoun, Vice President, Partnerships + Pipeline Program Planning, DEI, Weber Shandwick
Elle Potruch, Talent Manager, Whalar
Shauna Davis, Technology Managing Director, Deloitte Services LP
Ashley Glears, Chapter Associate, The Arc of the United States
Women with disabilities are vastly underrepresented across sectors, but even more so when occupying positions of leadership, with just 2.3% holding positions of power. Join us as we discuss the importance of creating pathways to leadership for women with disabilities, address the misconceptions they face, and strategize around what we can do to actively support these leaders.
Massella Dukuly, Head, Workplace Strategy and Innovation, Charter
Alia Mohsen, Senior Vice President, Boston Digital Health Lead, Weber Shandwick
Sena Pottackal, Associate, Client Experience, DEI, and Corporate Communications, Current Global
Charlotte Russo, Director, Golin Health
Sam Latif, Global Accessibility Leader, P&G
Hannah Olson, CEO, Disclo
Accessibility is instrumental in bringing DEI initiatives forward. But how do we prioritize accessibility in a way that’s tangible within our work culture? Join us as we understand why accessibility is the key to advancing workplace inclusion and what specific ways we can create comfortable environments for people with disabilities to succeed.
Mercedes Bender, Principal, DEI Practice Lead, Ipsos Strategy3
Kemi Kuranga-Guzman, Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Whalar
Jessica Reed, Vice President, Product Marketing & Content Strategy, NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships
Olivia McGrath, Account Executive, The Martin Agency
Linda Bohnert, Managing Director, Purpose & DEI, Deloitte Services LP
Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient
Working mothers already struggle to find balance, which only intensifies as they advance to leadership positions. But how does this deepen for women who are raising kids with disabilities? Women who are caring for kids with special needs are often overlooked and their stories left untold. In this session, we'll discuss how these women seek work-life balance, access emotional and physical well-being, and cultivate the support systems they need to thrive.
One billion people around the world live with some form of disability, but according to Getty Images’ VisualGPS research, they are depicted in less than 1% of visuals chosen by brands and advertisers and 20% of the population is considered to be Neurodiverse. The reality is that this is a diverse community with a wide range of needs and lived experiences. Representation of the disability community in marketing and advertising is often inaccurate, tokenized, or completely absent. With resources available at their disposal, brands can help create authentic and multi-faceted depictions of people, as well as help accelerate inclusivity and intersectionality in their global marketing and advertising more broadly. We will share marketing tools available to help us all be more intentional in our marketing.
