2015 Disability Connect North America: Welcome
WELCOME
The Second Annual Disability Connect Forum
Hosted by Wells Fargo & Company
Charlotte, North Carolina
Thursday, October 22, 2015
We at Springboard are so excited to be producing the Second Disability Connect event for and about Corporate Disability, LGBT and Veterans Employee Resource Group members, leaders and their sponsors. Hailed as the premier business event for addressing the issues and opportunities that impact one, two or all three groups in the workplace; expectations are great, but the reality will be even greater.
Disability Connect is the perfect platform for which to make powerful connections, share best practices and formulate strategies aligning with the theme of Communities in Common.
In addition to learning from one another, attendees will learn, be inspired, and will be included in Springboard’s Disability/LGBT/Veterans ERG Member/Leader Registry, the first such network in the world.
It is my hope to share this powerful, event with you, your ERG members, leaders, and sponsors. Register today!
Nadine Vogel, CEO
Springboard Consulting, LLC
INDIVIDUAL TICKET
$495 USD per person (includes 1-day
Conference & Luncheon)
WHEN
Thursday, October 22, 2015
8:15AM – 5:00PM EST
WHERE
Wells Fargo & Company
Wholesale University
550 S. Tryon Street – 10th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
Rooms: Tryon and Stonewall
Hosted By
Wells Fargo & Company
SPONSORS
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Second Annual Disability Connect Forum
Thursday, October 22, 2015
| Scheduled Time | Session | Location |
| 8:30AM - 9:00AM, EST | Registration / Breakfast | Tryon and Stonewall |
| 9:00AM - 4:45PM, EST | Conference | Tryon and Stonewall |
LOCATIONS:
Wells Fargo & Company
Wholesale University
550 S. Tryon Street - 10th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
Rooms: Tryon and Stonewall
EVENT ATTIRE:
- Business
HELP:
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:
- Jill Frankel at jill@consultspringboard.com; T: 973-813-7260 x. 106
AGENDA
The Second Annual Disability Connect Forum
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015: | ||
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration & Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Welcome to The Disability Connect Forum:
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| 9:15 am - 10:45 am | DISCLOSURE: Disclosure can be an issue for individuals with disabilities, veterans and those in the LGBT community. Shared experiences suggest that corporate edict rarely accelerates the rate of disclosure. Positive traction is realized through corporate culture and a fair and equitable disclosure process that minimizes risk and highlights the positive outcomes of disclosing among other things. ERGs can influence processes that guarantee privacy and promote the values of disclosing to the employee including, but not limited to issues of career development. This session will get at the heart of the issues and explore best practices for addressing this very important topic. | |
| 10:45 am - 11:00am | Break | |
| 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | BARRIERS & MYTHS: All three BRGs face a legacy of outdated thinking and misunderstanding. Examples include: leaders associating accommodations with high costs, colleagues believing that those with Post Traumatic Stress are a danger in the workplace or that LGBT is a sexual preference rather than a sexual orientation. BRGs can counter these myths through strategic activities and awareness based on fact. They can influence the need to integrate this information into core leadership training, ultimately building more inclusive leaders. This session will address the barriers and myths which hinder the integration of veterans, individuals with disabilities and LGBT and will provide scalable solutions for BRG leaders, including how best to extend the welcome mat to allies through their name, mission, messaging and inclusive culture. | |
| 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm | Keynote Presentation:
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| 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Speaker:
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| 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm | ETIQUETTE: Language, whether verbal or physical, matters. Veterans, people with disabilities and those in the LGBT community have been slighted and demeaned often inadvertently, but impacted none the less. Managers and colleagues must be educated on the correct way to engage with someone in a wheelchair or speak with someone who is hearing impaired. What is the appropriate reference when asking about a life partner or how to engage with someone transgender? What questions are appropriate when welcoming a veteran back from active duty? Etiquette breaches are often a matter of lack of understanding and knowledge but at times can be pure bias (conscious and unconscious), which sometimes manifests itself as bullying – a different problem. This session will address how a BRG can influence the corporation’s commitment to competence and practice of appropriate etiquette and at the same time; ensure that within their own constituency they practice best practices | |
| 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Break | |
| 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm | FINANCIAL EDUCATION: Veterans, people with disabilities and LGBT share the need for specialized financial education for both short and long term needs. Veterans who are accustomed to their needs being taken care of by the military find themselves on their own for budgeting, savings and retirement planning. People with disabilities may have needs for equipment or therapies that are not covered by a health insurance plan or special needs parents may needs to address planning for the future of their loved ones with disabilities. Those in the LGBT community will be diligent about the assignment of financial decisions particularly as they relate to partners. This session will address how a BRG can be a first point of contact for a company to better understand these issues relative to its own employees and to its customers. | |
| 4:30 pm – 4:45 pm | Wrap-Up; Next Steps | |
HOTEL INFORMATION & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The Second Annual Disability Connect Forum
CART Captioning will be provided at event.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Listed below is the host hotel which offers the Wells Fargo discounted rate upon request and availability.
THE WESTIN CHARLOTTE
601 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
T: 704.335.2053; F: 704.335.2110
Book a Room:
As a reminder, all guests should make reservations by 10/07/2015.
Via the Online System:
- To book a room online, use the StarGroups link, which is as follows >> https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/Wellsfargodisability.
DIRECTIONS TO WHOLESALE UNIVERSITY AT DUKE ENERGY CENTER
- 550 SOUTH TRYON STREET
Wholesale University at Duke Energy Center is located at 550 South Tryon Street, 10th floor in Charlotte. We are at the corner of Tryon Street and West Stonewall Street, across the street from the Gant Center.
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
Head east on Airport Loop Rd toward Airport Parking Dr. Turn right at Old Dowd Rd. Take the 2nd left onto Boyer St. Take the 1st right onto US-74 E/Wilkinson Blvd. Continue to follow US-74 E/ Continue onto I-277 N. Take exit 1E to merge onto S College St toward Bobcats Arena. Turn left at E Stonewall St. Turn Right into the parking garage below The Duke Energy Center. Park on Level 1 or 2. Take elevator up to the Plaza Level.
PARKING & BUILDING ACCESS:
- Parking deck entrances for visitors can be found on West Stonewall Street and Church Street.
- Visitors and other non-contract parkers should access the Visitor parking zone through the entrance on West Stonewall Street or Church Street. Visitor parking is located on levels P1 and P2 only.
- Visitor spaces may be limited during peak business hours.
- Park in the P1 or P2 Visitor zone in the parking deck.
- Take the Tower elevators to Lobby level.
- Visitors should check in with security at the Visitor Registration Desk.
- Once registered, visitors must show a visitor pass to the security officer to access the elevators serving the office tower.
Below is a map on how you access the parking garage:
GROUND TRANSPORTATION*
TO/FROM Airport, Venue, and/or Hotel:
Rose Transportation: for ground transportation needs. She can be reached at 704-552-8258 or diana@riderose.com. Airport to uptown can typically cost $25-35 one way.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST*
*Event venue is approximately 2 blocks from recommended conference hotel. If accessible transportation is requested, please send an email to Jill Frankel (jill@consultspringboard.com) no later than October 1, 2015.
REGISTRATION PROCESS – SINGLE-TICKETS
The Second Annual Disability Connect Forum
In order to register your payment must first be received. If you have not submitted a payment, please contact Jill Frankel at 973-813-7260 x. 106 or via email at jill@consultspringboard.com.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED