Sessions
Concurrent Session
Disability and Physical Difference
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile - 6th Floor, Purdue/Wisconsin
Tuesday 10/23/2012 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
1.25 HR Credit
Workplace Application:
Attend this session and gain a better understanding of the disability culture and how it relates to other cultures in the workplace.
This session will draw you into an educational discussion on disability and physical difference. We will lead you through a conversation covering topics on disability such as the proper etiquette for guiding appropriate questions to ask, how to support these team members in the work environment, and how to develop personal and strong relationships with them. Furthermore, this session will increase cultural awareness and understanding of people with disabilities. Not only will you be able to support people with disabilities in the work environment, you will also be able to connect them with other diverse team members.
Presenter:
Kevin Johnson, director of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Berklee College of Music