Know Your Rights, Competitive Integrated Employment, and the ADA

Our panel of disability rights and employment professionals will share practical information to help you understand your rights and advocate for yourself throughout your employment journey.

Topics will include:

• · When and whether to disclose your disability
• · How to request reasonable workplace accommodations
• · How to recognize employment discrimination and retaliation
• · What to do if you believe your workplace rights have been violated
• · How to advocate for yourself when working with employment counselors, job coaches, and other employment professionals
• · Why competitive integrated employment is important for people with disabilities

Meet Our Speakers:

• · Lena Welch, Disability Rights North Carolina
• · Kristy Silence, NC Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities
• · Tania Bowers, NC Client Assistance Program
• · Shaylah Patillo, Community Inclusion Specialist with the Disability Advocacy Center for Independent Living
• Whether you are beginning your employment journey, currently working, or supporting someone with a disability, this event will provide valuable information and resources.

Registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/B3K6OzleQ_m5Jiz3ewo4Dw

For accommodations, please contact [email protected] at least 5 days in advance to ensure the request can be provided.

Hosted by the NC SILC Employment Workgroup.

If you would like more information, please contact Monique Stamps at [email protected]