2023 UH Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar Series
- Title: Inclusivity Unveiled: Exploring Disability Etiquette and Challenging Implicit Bias
Presenters:
- Darsh Dave, Human Resources Manager/EEO Officer/ADA Coordinator, Kapiolani Community College
- Sarah Moriarty, Compliance Officer/Investigator, Office of Compliance, EEO/AA, and Title IX, UH System for Community Colleges
Description: The webinar is designed to navigate the crucial topics of disability etiquette and implicit bias. Discover the nuances of disability etiquette, from respectful language to creating accessible spaces, and gain insights into fostering a more inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities. Delve into the realm of implicit bias, uncovering and addressing unconscious prejudices that influence our decisions. This session equips you with practical tools to promote inclusivity in both personal and professional settings, enhancing empathy and awareness while forging a more inclusive society where every individual’s unique contributions are celebrated.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Registration: *Session completed*
- Title: Accommodations for Pregnancy and Domestic Violence: Perspectives from the EEOC and the HCRC
Presenters:
- Constance Yonashiro, Chief Counsel, Hawai’i Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)
- Nakkisa Akhavan, Assistant Regional Attorney for the EEOC Los Angeles District Office
Description:
Did you know that U.S. and Hawai’i law protects pregnant employees and those experiencing domestic violence? Did you know that new laws recently expanded these protections? Join the experts to find out what you need to know!
U.S. EEOC Assistant Regional Attorney Taylor Markey and HCRC Chief Counsel Constance Yonashiro will discuss reasonable accommodations relating to pregnancy and domestic violence under Federal and State law, including the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (effective June 27, 2023) and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (effective December 29, 2022). They will also share practical tips about complying with legal requirements in these areas and creating an inclusive work environment.
This event is designed for supervisors and employees, but all are welcome to attend.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Register now
*This session is a crossover event for the webinar series held in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Visit the DVAM website for more information, the DVAM webinar series, and registration.
- Title: Digital Accessibility Resources
Presenter:
- Mitchell Ochi, Director, Client Service and Operations Center, UH Information Technology Services
Description: This session will be an overview of useful resources to comply with the digital accessibility requirements, including Section 508, and WCAG 2.0 AA, and ensure the accessibility of various digital content.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 11:30 pm to 12:30 pm. Register now
- Title: Navigating ADA and Pregnancy Accommodations at UH
Presenters:
- Kara Moran, Associate General Counsel, Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs and University General Counsel, UH System
- Nicole Ogawa, Associate Director, System Office of Human Resources, UH System
Moderator: Jennifer Stotter, Director of Office of Equal Opportunity, UH Hilo
Description: Experts from our UH community will address best practices and procedures in navigating reasonable accommodations and talk about the core concepts contained in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), including the eligibility, and employees’ rights, employer’s rights, as well as various leave options in relation to FMLA, and various types of leaves.
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Register now
- Title: Understanding Disability: How does disability studies invite us to think about disability?
Presenter:
- Dr. Raphael Raphael, Assistant Professor, Center on Disability Studies, UH Manoa
Description: Using insights from the discipline of disability studies, this session invites us to question some of our assumptions about disability.
Date and Time: Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Register now
Note: If you would like to request accommodations for any of the above sessions, please contact the EEO/AA Office at (808) 956-2907 or eeo@hawaii.edu as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
If you have any questions regarding the webinar series and/or any session, please contact Jennifer Rose or Tamami Mohandie at eeo@hawaii.edu.