“It’s time in this country that we treat people with disabilities the same way we treat people based on gender or race or other areas that we protect, that they’re able to be fully included in employment to the same extent as every American.”
— Craig E. Leen, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Director
We would like to invite you to Southwest Airlines for a panel discussion on Neurodiversity at work.
Supporting Neurodiverse Talent: Inclusive Workplace Strategies
This panel will explore practical ways to create inclusive environments for neurodiverse employees.
Registration is required via the following link.
https://lnkd.in/dzNe9ex2
Key Focus Areas:
Training & Awareness: Teams will build empathy and reduce bias through education and open conversation.
Ongoing Support: Job coaches will highlight how ongoing partnerships with employers can lead to long-term success.
Lived Experience: A neurodiverse employee will share how flexibility, communication, and psychological safety support thriving at work.
Scenario Discussions:
Team Collaboration: The panel will explore how to support employees with sensory sensitivities while maintaining effective collaboration.
Leadership Concerns: Panelists will reframe productivity concerns, showing how inclusion fuels innovation and performance.
Bottom Line: The session will show how intentional actions—not just awareness—will create workplaces where all minds are valued and supported.
Moderator: Kim Arnold – Director, Talent Management at Oncor and employAbility Board Member
Panelists:
Dana MacDonald – Director and Job Coach, Quest Employment Services
Cody Lunde – Neurodiversity Job Coach, J.P. Morgan-Chase
Shelly Ramsey – Neurodiversity Location Manager, EY
Andrea Kilburn – EEO HR Compliance Manager, EssilorLuxottica and employAbility Board Member
BECOME A SPONSOR
We are currently seeking corporate sponsors for our 12th annual Career Expo in 2024. If you (or your company) is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us at info@employabilitydallas.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
OUR HISTORY
EmployAbility was founded in 1982 as The Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People With Disabilities. Jack Wilson Evans, Dallas mayor at the time, created the organization to help Dallas become an exemplary city for the modern world. Over time, our name has changed but our mission remains the same – work to advance employment opportunities for people with different abilities.
OUR VISION
At first glance, a disability can overshadow the full spectrum of qualities in an individual. With a more knowledgeable perspective, employers see that beyond the disability often lies a unique skill set and vibrancy that adds bottom-line benefits to teams and organizations.
We work to engage the business community to build a diverse workforce by valuing people with different abilities. Our vision has enjoyed support from city, state and federal leaders as well as the corporate community.
OUR GOALS
Promote the value of hiring people with disabilities
Serve as a resource to businesses regarding people with disabilities by providing education, tools, and training
Provide scholarships to people with disabilities who are pursuing further education
Texas Diversity Council AWARD WINNER
We were recognized by the Texas Diversity Council with the DiversityFIRST award. The council awards efforts and achievements in the field of diversity and inclusion by individuals, businesses, corporations, community groups or non-profit organizations that have a visible, tangible, or measurable impact on the perception of, attitude toward, and respect for a truly inclusive environment, where individuals are valued for their talent and able to reach their full potential.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Our board members include a wide variety of professionals from different industries in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex including: AT&T, Achieve (formerly Citizens Development Center), Axxess, Bank of America, Baylor Scott & White Health, Bridges, Essilor, EY, Goodwill Dallas, Haynes & Boone, The Highland Hotel Dallas, Lennox International, My Possibilities/LaunchAbility, REACH, Southwest Airlines, The Sheraton Downtown Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Walgreens, Wells Fargo, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and more.
To inquire about becoming a board member, please email us at info@employabilitydallas.org.
Make a Difference: Donate Now
Your support makes a difference. Contributing to our cause helps empower individuals and create opportunities for everyone. Please consider making a donation today. Every contribution, no matter how small, can help us continue our mission and enhance the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a positive impact. Thank you for your generosity.
EmployAbility is a 501(c)3 and operates on donations and sponsorship. Please consider donating to our cause and becoming a friend of employAbility. For more information, contact us at info@employabilitydallas.org.