Beyond Inclusion: Hiring people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & the Flourishing Work Environment

What does it look like for a work environment to truly flourish? How can people living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) contribute to such an environment? Join The Arc Pikes Peak Region, a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit that provides advocacy, education and social opportunities for people with I/DD, for a discussion about the ins and outs of hiring people with I/DD.

Post-Event Resources

• Presentation slides
• Toolkit of additional resources provided by The Arc PPR
• Video shown during presentation

Approved for SHRM & HRCI Credits

Topics that will be discussed include:

• Success-based strategies for hiring and retaining employees with I/DD;
• Common barriers people with I/DD face when finding and retaining employment; and
• Stories from real people with I/DD who have experienced success in the workplace

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness month?

Questions? Email info@coshrm.org