2018 DISABILITY MATTERS NORTH AMERICA
WELCOME
The 12th Annual Disability Matters North America Conference & Awards
| When: April 24-26, 2018 | |
| Where: Jupiter, Florida | |
| Location: Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place |
Contact Us
Continue to check back with us as we update our sponsors daily! If interested in becoming a Sponsor or participating in the event, there is still time! To become a sponsor, please contact Ivette Lopez, C.O.O. & Chief of Staff; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 1-973-813-7260 x.102. To purchase a ticket, click here
Registration is now closed
HONOREES
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–PROGRAM DETAILS
EVENT ATTIRE
- Welcome Reception: Resort Wear and/or Pool Attire (swimming will be allowed)
- Conference Attire: Resort Wear
- Awards Ceremony & Dinner: Formal / Cocktail Attire
EVENT MENU
Should you require any Dietary Accommodations, please be sure to make note in the Dietary Accommodations area of the Registration Process.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – Welcome Reception
- Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – Conference Day – 1
- Continental Breakfast
- Lunch: TBD
Wednesday, April 26, 2018 – Awards Gala Dinner
- Cocktail Reception: Hors D’oeuvres.
- Dinner: TBD
- Dessert: TBD
Thursday, April 26, 2018 – Conference Day – 2
- Continental Breakfast
- Lunch: TBD
HELP
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:
- Ivette Lopez at ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 973-813-7260 x. 102
- Erickka Dominguez at erickka@consultspringboard.com; T: 973-813-7260 x. 1
When:
WELCOME RECEPTION
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
6:30PM – 9:30PM EST
CONFERENCE
Wednesday & Thursday
April 25 & 26, 2018
7:45AM – 5:15PM EST
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
7:00PM – 10:00PM EST
Where:
Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place
122 Soundings Avenue,
Jupiter, Florida 33477
(T): 561-273-6600
(F): 561-273-6669
Agenda is final.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:45 am – 5:00 pm | Registration | Pool Deck or IBIS Pre-Function, if raining. |
| 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION
Sponsored by: Toyota Motors, Inc. Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Pool Deck or IBIS, if raining. |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:45 am – 5:00 pm | Registration | Preserve Pre-function |
| 8:30 am – 9:45 am | Breakfast Sponsored by: Runway of Dreams Foundation Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Color Guard Procession
Junior ROTC of Delray Beach, Florida
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am | Steps-to-Success
Moderator:
Honorees:
Panelist(s):
Description: Hear from this year’s award winner(s) about the initiative(s) that brought them to the Disability Matters stage. The Steps-to-Success award seeks to identify and celebrate those companies who are beginning on the journey of innovation, action and transformation relative to individuals with disabilities whether as employees, customers or both. This award also seeks to encourage these honorees whose initiative(s) have been in place no less than six months and no more than two years and who demonstrate significant promise of long term success, to have the commitment and perseverance to continue taking the steps necessary to eventually become a Disability Matters Employer or Supplier of Choice, the most prestigious of all Disability Matters Award. | Preserve Ballroom |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | BREAK | |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
| Keynote Presentation:
Introduction by:
Keynote:
| Preserve Ballroom |
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
| NETWORKING LUNCHEON Sponsored by: Barilla USA Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Special Needs Parents in the Workplace Sponsored by: Bank of America Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: Approximately 9% of your workforce are special needs parents. When these amazing men and women go home at night, it’s to attend to their second full-time job, that of caring for a child with special needs. While companies are beginning to understand these employee’s needs, there are a myriad of issues that often go unaddressed including but not limited to unique needs relative to health benefits, issues pertaining to travel and relocation financial and legal issues and more. This session will serve as an open discussion and dialogue about these important topics.
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | BREAK | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation: The Interplay & Overlap
Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: This Panel of experts will provide detailed guidance for those who must navigate workplace issues that implicate one, two, or all three of the most complex laws regulating leave time: The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended in 2008)(the “ADA”), the Family and Medical Leave Act (the “FMLA”) and Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Statute. Specifically, Panelists will provide practical information regarding what constitutes a “disability” for purposes of the ADA; leave time as an accommodation under the ADA; when such leave time may constitute an “undue hardship” on an employer’s business; what constitutes a “serious medical condition” under the FMLA; the different methods of calculating leave time under the FMLA; and the burdens of both an employee who suffered a workplace injury and his or her employer with respect to leave time. The Panelists will also conduct a discussion, and respond to inquiries from the attendees, regarding common workplace scenarios that involve potential overlap, or even conflict, between and among these three statutes. In addition, the Panelists will address issues commonly faced by Human Resources professionals and employment attorneys under all of these statutes including reinstatement rights and responsibilities, as well as interference and retaliation claims. | Preserve Ballroom |
| 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm | Hot-Topic Breakouts
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up day-1 | Preserve Ballroom |
| 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | COCKTAIL RECEPTION | Preserve Pre-Function |
| 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | AWARDS GALA | Preserve Ballroom |
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:45 am – 5:00 pm | Registration | Preserve Pre-function |
| 8:30 am – 9:45 am | Breakfast Sponsored by: Visa, Inc.
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | DiversityMBA Presentation
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | BREAK | |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Best Practices: A Fireside Chat with KPMG
Moderator:
Honorees:
Description: Hear from this year’s award winner(s) about the initiative(s) that brought them to the Disability Matters stage. This award is in consideration of a company’s programs/initiatives that touch on all aspects of accommodations, work-life initiatives, company policies and practices and training. The judges consider the use of reasonable accommodation processes, emergency preparedness programming and assistive technology offerings. They look for the presence and successful execution of a Disability Business Resource Group, its interactions with other BRGs, employee benefits and wellness programs, training, as well as all aspects of workplace standards and practices, accessibility and much more. As with other categories, the judges are looking for scale, geographic reach and sustainability among other key factors. | Preserve Ballroom |
| 11:00 am – 11:45 am | Keynote Presentation
Introduction by:
Keynote:
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | NETWORKING LUNCHEON | Mangrove Deck |
| 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm | 2018 Disability Matters Announcements
Description: Hear from Springboard’s 2018DMEUR Host, Dow Europe GmbH, on November 5-7, 2018, in Horgen, Switzerland. Something to take back to share with your European colleagues.
Description: Stephen Moll, Vice Provost, Florida International University, will announce the date and location of Springboard’s First-Ever Disability Matters Education. This inaugural one-of-a-kind event will be for post-secondary education professionals to address the mainstreaming of college students with disabilities. | Preserve Ballroom |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | A Marketplace Success Story: AT&T
Moderator:
Honorees:
Description: Hear from this year’s award winner(s) about the initiative(s) that brought them to the Disability Matters stage. This award is in consideration of a company’s programs/initiatives that focus on the outreach and marketing of products and/or services to consumers who are individuals who either have a disability and/or are have a dependent with special needs. It is also in consideration of a company’s business-to-business initiatives impacting this community. The judges take into account the look, feel and messaging as well as the appropriateness, accessibility and relevance of collateral, advertising, social media, etc. They seek to understand what segment of the disability community is targeted and why and how it relates to the company’s overall marketing strategy and mission. They also seek to understand new product development, event accessibility, research employed and much more.
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | BREAK | |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Brain Health: A Suicide Survived
Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: Kevin Hines is an award-winning speaker, author, documentary film maker, suicide prevention and mental health advocate. Two years after he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, he attempted to take this life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Since 1937 when the bridge opened, thousands have attempted this but only 34 survived and Kevin was one of them. Kevin, along with an amazing team of subject matter experts, will address the critical topic Mental Health in the Workplace. It’s a session you will never forget! | Preserve Ballroom |
| 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Veterans Transitioning to the Private Sector: It’s a Journey
Moderator:
Panelist:
Description: Laurie Sayles returns to the Disability Matters stage with her friends from Veteran Service Organizations including Women Veteran Social Justice & DAV-Disabled American Veterans to address the most prevalent issues, concerns and victories of the Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Community.
| Preserve Ballroom |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Lightning Rounds (Novelty prizes to be awarded)
Facilitator:
Description: There will be Lightening at Disability Matters NA This year! The Conference will conclude with individuals delivering up to a four-minute talk focused on an innovative, best or next practice idea on the topic of Disability Inclusion in the Workforce, Workplace or Marketplace. This fun-filled, lightning-speed session will conclude with the audience selecting the winner. | Preserve Ballroom |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks & Departures | Preserve Ballroom |
Hotel and Transportation
HOTEL IS NOW SOLD OUT.
HOTEL INFORMATION –
Springboard has negotiated a discounted rate of $249.00 USD, plus applicable sales (7%) and occupancy (6%) tax rates at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place. Please book quickly as space is limited.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The room rate is subject to any applicable city, county, state or federal taxes that may apply at the time of room occupancy. Currently, the combined tax rate is 13%; taxes are subject to change.
- Cancellations are not allowed (hotel reservation is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-negotiable).*
- If you shorten your stay after reservation has been secured, there are no refunds.*
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.
- Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
- All hotel reservations must come through Springboard and be made no later than Friday, March 30, 2018 to receive the discounted rate and additional negotiated amenities.*
- Amenities included are:
- Guestroom internet access
- Use of the Fitness Center
- Local Calls
- Waived Hotel Services Fee ($12.00 value per night)
- Overnight self-parking will be reduced to $8.00 (discounted from $16.00 per night). Should you still wish to utilize Overnight Valet Parking the rate is $24.00 plus tax, which is at your cost.
- Group rate will be offered three (3) days pre and post, based upon availability (Saturday, April 21, 2018 through Saturday, April 28, 2018)
- As part of your reservations through Springboard, you will be entered into a raffle to win a Two Night Three Day Lodging Package at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place.
- Complimentary Drink Tickets
- Amenities included are:
*The hotel will hold Springboard responsible for all reservations as this is a negotiated discounted package.
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION
We recommend scheduling with Uber or Lyft to/from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Airport or West Palm Beach (PBI) Airport; or using local taxi service.
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