Disability in the Workplace: Tips, tricks, and resources to help you up your (work) game!

Tips, tricks, and resources to help you up your (work) game!

One Wednesday of each month
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Workshop Series

Reasonable accommodations and the art of disability disclosure

February 8, 2023

If you have a disability, you may need accommodations to help you perform your best at work. Knowing what you need and how to best ask for these accommodations is key to your success! This workshop will provide an overview of:

• disability rights laws covering access to accommodations, examples of accommodations (such as assistive technology or adjustments to your work schedule)
• the best way to request them
• resources to walk you through the process step-by-step.

Government Employment - Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities

March 8, 2023

Are you interested in employment with a state or federal government agency? Do you feel confident in your ability to independently navigate the application and hiring process? Join us at the next workshop to learn about government job opportunities and specialized hiring programs for people with disabilities, including the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) and Schedule A.

Workplace Professionalism: Skills for success

April 12, 2023

Throughout our working lives, we will have different jobs. No matter the industry–from customer service, to an office job, to tech jobs–all of these jobs have one thing in common: to achieve success in your career path, you will need to demonstrate professionalism and workplace etiquette. Join us as we talk about employer expectations for behavior and attitude that can make you stand out:

• effective communication
• interpersonal skills
• respecting diversity
• teamwork
• time management
• taking initiative
• problem solving

Organizer

WorkAbility III