Talent & Human Resources Workshop: Disability Inclusion as a Business Strategy

Talent & Human Resources Workshop: Disability Inclusion as a Business Strategy

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Grand Rapids Chamber · Grand Rapids, MI

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Registration & Pricing Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Business Case for Disability Inclusion What if one of the largest untapped talent pools could help strengthen your workforce? Join the Grand Rapids Chamber for a practical conversation about disability inclusion and how organizations can remove barriers that keep talented people from fully participating in the workplace. Disability inclusion is more than compliance or accommodation. It can strengthen recruitment, retention, innovation, customer experience, and organizational performance. This session will explore common barriers across hiring, onboarding, workplace culture, and career advancement while offering practical strategies employers can put into action. You’ll Walk Away with Insights On: The business opportunity of engaging people with disabilities as part of your talent strategy Common barriers that can prevent qualified candidates and employees from thriving How disability inclusion can strengthen recruitment, retention, innovation, and performance Practical, low-cost strategies for creating more accessible workplaces Actionable steps to make disability inclusion part of your organization’s culture and talent strategy Better talent strategies create better opportunities. Join us to explore how building more accessible and inclusive workplaces can help organizations attract talent, strengthen culture, and create opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed. This session is eligible for 1 SHRM PDC. Information on claiming your credits will be sent directly to your registered email address upon completion of the program. This session is eligible for 1 SHRM PDC. Information on claiming your credits will be sent directly to your registered email address upon completion of the program. Meet our speaker Nicholette Driggs, CFLE, CAPS Accessibility Consultant and Business Development Coordinator Disability Advocates of Kent County ABOUT Nicholette Driggs, CFLE, CAPS Event…

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