2019 DISABILITY MATTERS NORTH AMERICA
WELCOME
The 13th Annual Disability Matters North America Conference & Awards
When: April 23-25, 2029 | |
Where: Jupiter, Florida | |
Location: Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place |
Feature Film | Right after the Welcome Reception |
CinemAbility |
LIVE Performance By: | NATALIA SULCA |
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
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 23, 2019 – Welcome Reception
- Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 – Conference Day – 1
- Continental Breakfast
- Lunch: TBD
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 – Awards Gala Dinner
- Cocktail Reception: Hors D’oeuvres.
- Dinner: TBD
- Dessert: TBD
Thursday, April 25, 2019 – 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 23, 2019
6:30PM – 8:30PM EST
CONFERENCE
Wednesday & Thursday
April 24 & 25, 2019
7:45AM – 5:15PM EST
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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 23, 2019
Time | Topic | Location |
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Registration | Pool Deck or Preserve Pre-Function, if raining. |
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION: Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Pool Deck or Preserve Pre-Function, if raining. |
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm | FULL-FEATURE FILM CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion Cast: Ben Affleck, Geena Davis, Jamie Foxx, William H. Macy, Marlee Matlin, Jane Seymour, and many more. Description: CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion reveals a compelling and often amusing look at the history of disability portrayals in entertainment. From the early days of silent films to present-day Hollywood blockbusters, this historic film takes a detailed look at the evolution of “disability” in entertainment over the last 120 years by going behind the scenes to interview celebrities, filmmakers, and studio executives. With heart and humor, CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion utilizes clips from Hollywood’s most beloved motion pictures and television programs to shine a light on how the media impacts society and the monumental effect these portrayals have on inclusion. |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019
Time | Topic | Location |
7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Preserve Pre-function |
7:15 am – 12:00 pm | Registration | Preserve Pre-function |
8:30 am – 8:45 am | Opening Procession | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
8:45 am – 9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Research Presentation Moderator:
Remarks:
Description: Springboard regularly hears from corporate executives about the need for up-to-date quality research in order to make more informed decisions when it comes to implementing initiatives for mainstream people with disabilities in the workforce, workplace and marketplace. The 2019 Disability Matters North America Conference & Awards Gala will present Michelle Yin, a Principal Economist with The American Institute for Research (AIR) in this dynamic session of researchers on the latest findings, inclusive of AIR’s findings, relative to this most important segment of our population. | Preserve Ballroom |
10:00 am – 10:15 am | BREAK Sponsored by: Ahold Delhaize | USA | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
10:15 am – 10:45 am | Springboard in Post-Secondary Education
Springboard in European Government
Springboard in the Media
| Preserve Ballroom |
10:45 am – 11:15 am | Entertainment Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: Whether we are talking about large or small screen, people with disabilities are helping Hollywood in a big way. Are there challenges? Yes; but the entertainment industry is finally taking notice. For the very first time, the 2019 Disability Matters Conference & Awards Gala will present a session on Disability in the Media and Entertainment Industry. This highly engaging session will be led by Bryan Roberts, the associate dean in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. In this position, he oversees a wide array of student success-initiatives including assisting with the creation and launch of the Ithaca College New York City Program. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010 at age 30, he serves on the Patient Council of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. | Preserve Ballroom |
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Keynote Presentation:
| Preserve Ballroom |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | NETWORKING LUNCHEON | Preserve Ballroom |
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Government Panelist(s):
| Preserve Ballroom |
1:30 pm – 1:40 pm | Neurodiversity: An Introduction Introduction by:
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1:40 pm – 2:45 pm | Neurodiversity Session Sponsor: Landmark College Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: For the first time ever, the important topic of “Neurodiversity and sourcing, hiring, and retaining Neurodivergent talent,” will be addressed from the main stage at the Disability Matters North America Conference. This session, led by Jan Copland, Director of Career Connections at Landmark College, will examine how emerging “neurodiversity in the workplace” efforts are recognizing the strengths that neurodivergent individuals can bring to problem-solving and innovation. Landmark College is helping to define neurodiversity as one of the pillars of human diversity. This session will have you thinking about solving today’s war for talent in a very new way. | Preserve Ballroom |
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | BREAK | Preserve Ballroom |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Mental Health: A Corporate Strategy not a Best Practice, but a Next Practice Session Sponsor: Cisco Introduction by:
Panelist(s):
| Preserve Ballroom |
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Next-Steps Exercise: How Prepared Are We? | Preserve Ballroom |
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up day-1 | Preserve Ballroom |
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm | COCKTAIL RECEPTION | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm | AWARDS GALA | Preserve Ballroom |
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019
Time | Topic | Location |
7:45 am – 8:45 am | Breakfast | Preserve Pre-function |
7:30 am -12:00 pm | Registration | Preserve Pre-function |
8:45 am – 9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks:
| Preserve Ballroom |
9:00 am – 9:30 am | Springboard Event Announcements 2019 Disability Connect Forum
2019 Disability Matters Europe
2020 Disability Matters North America
| Preserve Ballroom |
9:30 am – 10:45 am | C4DI Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: These diversity leaders and their corporations are role-models who understand the importance of ensuring candidates, employees, and customers with disabilities, as well as those caring for dependents with disabilities, are fully and appropriately included in everything from workforce, workplace and marketplace. They also understand the need to approach this work as a business imperative; committed to conversation, collaboration and action for successful mainstreaming of this large, loyal segment of our population by taking Springboard’s C4DI Pledge! | Preserve Ballroom |
10:45 am – 11:00 am | BREAK | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
11:00 am – 11:30 am | Best Practices | Preserve Ballroom |
11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Keynote Presentation
| Preserve Ballroom |
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | NETWORKING LUNCHEON | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Travel: Accessibility & Acceptance Session Sponsor: Visa, Inc. Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: Trains, planes, and automobiles. Small town and large city, anywhere in the world. Your travel experience should be one that is clearly accessible and accepting of people with disabilities. Patty Dingle will lead this most provocative session. | Preserve Ballroom |
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Workplace Violence Moderator:
Panelist(s):
Description: Workplace violence is on the rise as is the number of employees with disabilities. Although companies have begun to prepare their employees on how to remain safe based on the many current events of workplace violence, what companies are not doing is taking into consideration those employees who have disabilities who need to receive that information differently such as: an employee who is on the Autism Spectrum, or an employee who is experiencing Post Traumatic Stress, and different yet, for an employee who uses a wheelchair. What is a company to do? | Preserve Ballroom |
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | BREAK | Mangrove Deck / Preserve Ballroom |
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Aging & Disability: A Fireside Chat Panelist(s):
Description: The incidence of disability doubles between the ages 40-55; meaning, there are and will continue to be an aging-population in the workforce living with a disability. Add to that, the many who are staying in the workforce longer than ever before. As a result, employers must implement a variety of workplace practices to support the aging employee-population; many of these practices can benefit all workers. Paul Rupert and Meryle Mahrer Kaplan of Rupert Organizational Design and Respectful Exits will lead a lively discussion about the advantages and best practices for retaining this cohort, especially when they have or develop a disability. | Preserve Ballroom |
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm | Next-Steps Exercise: How Prepared Are We? | Preserve Ballroom |
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks & Departures | Preserve Ballroom |
Hotel and Transportation
HOTEL INFORMATION –
Springboard has negotiated a discounted rate of $189.00 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 be made no later than Monday, April 1, 2019 to receive the discounted rate and additional negotiated amenities.*
- Amenities included are:
- Guestroom internet access
- Use of the Fitness Center
- Two bottles of water daily in guest room
- Coffee & Tea in guest room
- Local Calls
- Waived Hotel Services Fee ($14.00 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 20, 2019 through Saturday, April 27, 2019)
- As part of your reservations, you will be entered into a raffle to win a Two Night Three Day Lodging Package at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place.
- Amenities included are:
TO MAKE A HOTEL RESERVATION, PLEASE VISIT >> https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/gr/springboard-consulting-llc1
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.
SPONSORS
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COLLATERAL SPONSOR |
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BRONZE SPONSOR | | |
MEDIA SPONSOR |
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PRESS RELEASES AND RELATED MEDIA
2019 Disability Matters NA_ Are You Aware
2019DMNA C4DI…Have you taken the Pledge
2019 Disability Matters N.A. – Come Join Our Sponsors
2019 Disability Matters N.A. – Come Celebrate Our Sponsors
2019 Disability Matters N.A. Keynote Speaker Day-2: Lex Gillette
Be sure to meet our 2019 DMNA Keynote Speakers
Don’t let the festivities end!
DMNA Entertainment Industry Awakens
Apply Today to become a Disability Matters NA Award Winner!
Apply Today for Springboard’s Seal of Approval Award!
Don’t Miss Out… Book your hotel room today!
Come see today’s leading corporate CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICERS!
2019 Disability Matters N.A. Keynote Speaker Day-1: Tricia Downing
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2019 DMNA Award Applications are now Available!
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INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS
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