Presenter: Paul Artale
Overview: One in five Americans has a disability, and despite $1 trillion in annual buying power from this community, most workplaces still fall short of true inclusion. This program goes beyond ADA compliance to reveal the key factors that create genuinely disability-inclusive environments for clients and staff alike. Blending personal experience, special education expertise, and current research, it delivers practical insights that challenge common assumptions about disability at work.
Competency: Education and Programming
Location: Holiday Inn Midland
Credit Hours Include: 1 – GMS, 1 – CGMP, 1 – CMP (Domain H: Event Design)
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