PWD Awareness Month Events

October 5, 2016: Inclusion Works Kickoff

Building 1, Wilson Hall, NIH Campus
11:30 - 12:30

To kickoff this year’s campaign theme #InclusionWorks, we invited Dr. Maureen Gormley, Deputy Director for Management, NINDS, to talk about “Workplace Stigma Toward Employees with Intellectual Disability,” based on her research findings from a study demonstrating that coworker perceptions toward employees with intellectual disabilities change with prolonged organizational contact, and her years of experience working with Project SEARCH. The event will spotlight four NIH employees with different disabilities who volunteered to begin a new Lightning Round Speakers Series by talking about how they contribute uniquely to the NIH mission.

Lightning Round Speakers

Phil Cummings, CIT
Rita Das, NIDCD
John Gillon, NHLBI
Maximilian Muenke, NHGRI

Download the Inclusion Works Kickoff Program

People with disability participating in sports

October 11, 2016: Federal Accessibility Forum

Natcher Auditorium, NIH Campus
9:00 - 4:30

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with NIH and other federal agencies will host a robust and interactive conference focused on Section 508 Technology Accessibility and Inclusion. The Accessibility Forum is free and open to federal employees and contractors who want to learn more about accessibility. The Forum will explore the impact of accessibility and look into the future of accessibility through exciting plenary sessions; participants will be able to attend workshops that meet their experience level and interests. Many different exhibitors will provide hands-on opportunities to learn about new tools and resources. Participants will have a chance to share best practices, learn about new technologies, and network with other federal employees to broaden the dialogue concerning Section 508 implementation.

October 18, 2016: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Project SEARCH but Were Afraid to Ask

Building 31, Room 6C/6, NIH Campus
1:00 - 2:30

Presented by: Denise Ford, Clinical Center, and Project Search Mentors & Alumni

Project SEARCH is a program dedicated to providing education and training to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an innovative workforce and career development model that benefits the individual, workplace, and community. The National Institutes of Health, including the Clinical Center, has embraced this program by offering a 30-week internship in collaboration with Project SEARCH. The program is supported by the Ivymount School’s Post High School Program, a community-focused life skills program that prepares students ages 18-21 for a successful transition from school to employment and adult life; and SEEC, a local nonprofit that provides community-based employment support to transitioning youth and adults. During this presentation we will hear stories from former alum and current NIH employees about how the contribute uniquely to the NIH mission.

Woman wearing a t-shirt that says equal under the sun

October 20, 2016: Cultural Competency Series

Building 31, Room 6C/6, NIH Campus

This series will allow co-workers an opportunity to understand important Disability Etiquette. This is a three-piece series: First, David Bruce will provide information on how to maximize your working relationship with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Co-worker. Next, Teresa and Chris Booher will provide proper work place etiquette on individuals who are blind or low vision. Lastly Kathy Mann-Koepke will provide her series on proper motor function etiquette for individuals who have a disability, such as in a wheel chair. Each series we will allow for questions and answers.

Presented by

David Bruce | HRSA | 9:00 - 9:50
Teresa & Chris Booher | OD & NIMH | 10:00 - 10:50
Kathy Mann Koepke | NICHD | 11:00 - 11:50

October 27, 2016: Lightning Round Speaker Series

Building 35, Room A/610
10:00 - 11:00

This lightning round speaker series will allow the NIH community to see the positive impact that the disability community has on the work place. Each speaker will give a 3 to 5-minute talk on how they contribute uniquely to the NIH Mission. While it is important to recognize people with disabilities, we should recognize them for their work and contribution to NIH rather than their disability. Four speakers will tell their stories, once they tell their stories, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers