You may not know this, but October is:
We'd also like to share with you the link below, where you may view and/or print the Fall 2013 Calendar of Events related to the support, education, partnership, and awareness of disabilities in the Austin area:- National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Declared in 1988 to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of people with disabilities
- Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month (Texas): Declared in 2011 to celebrate the achievements of those with disabilities, throughout history
- White Cane Safety Day is observed Tuesday, October 15: Since 1964, this day celebrates the achievements of people who are blind and/or visually impaired
You’ll find a wide variety of events, from Information to Parents, Caregivers and Professionals on Special Education and Services for Students with Disabilities through the ARC on 10/8, to the White Cane Day Celebration walk at The Capitol on 10/15, to Disability Mentoring Day at Goodwill on Norwood Park on 10/16.
To further celebrate and recognize these observations, October 17th
is AHRMA’s Annual Diversity and Inclusion Day and Event.
Our lunch speaker, Zach Anner, has cerebral palsy and will speak to our attendees about his life struggles resulting from his disability, and how he’s overcome obstacles and attained success through his powerful work ethic and sense of humor (just to name a few!).
A second disability-minded session happening on the 17th will be presented by employment lawyer and AHRMA D&I Committee volunteer Wilson Stoker. He will speak to the current EEOC and DOL disability directives and how they impact HR professionals, as well as a session
Registration for October 17th is open now – for members, all day is just $85 – we’ll see you there!
www.austinhumanresource.org
Our lunch speaker, Zach Anner, has cerebral palsy and will speak to our attendees about his life struggles resulting from his disability, and how he’s overcome obstacles and attained success through his powerful work ethic and sense of humor (just to name a few!).
A second disability-minded session happening on the 17th will be presented by employment lawyer and AHRMA D&I Committee volunteer Wilson Stoker. He will speak to the current EEOC and DOL disability directives and how they impact HR professionals, as well as a session
Registration for October 17th is open now – for members, all day is just $85 – we’ll see you there!
www.austinhumanresource.org
