National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Accessibility Awareness and Allyship: NDEAM Kickoff Event
October 3, 10:00 am
50A-5-5132
And on Zoom:
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/99568494815?ppppwdwdwdwd=eDExc0wzcEdINUF6UThmWnVRRHIvdz09
Meeting ID: 995 6849 4815
Passcode: 783139
The Amazing and Interesting History of Disability Access in Berkeley
Coffee Break for Learning and Discussion
October 12, 3:00 pm
59-4-4102
And on Zoom:
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/99507290954?pwd=UTFQNTlpWTdUcjhlVlZBVUxweTJydz09
Meeting ID: 995 0729 0954
Passcode: 457612
Emergency Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
October 19, 11:00 am
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/99053698012?pwd=MzBURll4WEVPakRva1pLMy9LN0VWUT09
Meeting ID: 990 5369 8012
Passcode: 251489
Creating a Culture of Advocacy, Inclusion, and Allyship with Emily Ladau
Join us for another conversation with Emily Ladau, disability rights activist, communications consultant, and author.
October 20, 12:00 pm
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/98661501331?pwd=T0VoZkJJMmRCMjNTN1plMk5RNGdIUT09
Accessibility Awareness: A Neurodivergent Scientist's Journey
It is estimated that up to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, but these individuals are often underrepresented in professional settings. Join us to hear a firsthand account about navigating STEM as a neurodivergent scientist, with Hannah Ross. Hannah works at NERSC to optimize and integrate complex physical processes into Earth system models which help inform the development of sustainable solutions to the Nation’s energy and environmental challenges.
October 25, 2022, 9:00 am
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/93149398848?pwd=dnh0bndLWXY2Ui9ha3gwY3kvMFNZZz09
Meeting ID: 931 4939 8848
Passcode: 484232
Going Deaf: A Personal Story
with Karyn Houston
Join Karyn Houston, Energy Technologies Area Communications manager, and learn about her unique hearing journey. Karyn recently lost her hearing completely and has forged new ways to communicate. She will also share her personal background and show how she uses technology, along with ways to cope and adjust, in this inspiring presentation.
October 26, 12:00-12:45 pm
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/98661501331?pwd=T0VoZkJJMmRCMjNTN1plMk5RNGdIUT09
Workshop: The Surprise Benefits of Accessibility
Join us and the Global ERG to hear about how to employ accessibility measures like closed captions to make your meetings and videos more valuable for all, including non-native english speakers.
This event will feature a brief presentation about the principles of universal design, followed by a series of useful tips and techniques on how best to take advantage of captioning and translation software on platforms like Zoom, Google Slides, Youtube, and Instagram.
October 28, 12:00-12:45 pm (Rescheduled from 10/21)
https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/97615421261
Meeting ID: 976 1542 1261
All Zoom events will have closed captions enabled. If you require additional accommodations please get in touch with Karyn Houston (KHouston@lbl.gov).
"In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022 will be “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices."
- Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
Download the official poster for NDEAM 2022, above. Also available in Spanish. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam