When:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
About this Event
University Club, Ballroom B
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123 University Place, Pittsburgh, 15213
Building an Inclusive and Engaged Workforce: The Bender DisabilitySmart Engine. (TM)
People with disabilities are a diverse and talented population with a wide range of skills and experiences to offer the workforce.
Register now to learn about effective ways to foster a rewarding workforce environment.
Guest speaker:
Joyce Bender, Founder and CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc., and the Bender Leadership Academy, located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Joyce’s focus for both organizations is employment for people with disabilities. As a woman living with epilepsy and hard of hearing, she dedicated her life to a crusade for youth and adults to gain the dream of competitive employment. She works tirelessly to break down the barriers and stigma that exist for people with disabilities.
Guest participant:
Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Highmark Health.
Joining us in-person at the University Club on campus is recommended. A virtual attendance option is also available when registering.
Sponsored by: The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy at the Institute of Politics
Co-sponsored by: Pitt Law, The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Disability Resources and Services and David C. Frederick Honors College
Original source can be found here.