Most companies have nondiscrimination policies and invite people with disabilities (PwD), to identify and request accommodations. Unfortunately, the reality is that most (PwD), even visible ones, (71% are nonapparent), choose not to come forward. Learn proven and practical strategies to create an environment that leads to PwD being 'out and proud;' discuss how to foster disability allies, emulating successful strategies in the LGBT community; and examine the market opportunities that can be obtained by including PwD and their stakeholders. Identify the ROI of 'seizing the limitations' of this underutilized talent pool.
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Deborah Dagit
President
Deb Dagit Diversity LLC
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Deb Dagit is a sought-after consultant and speaker on the topics of diversity and inclusion. She started Deb Dagit Diversity LLC in 2013 to deliver the practical, just-in-time services and products she wished were available when she was a Chief Diversity Officer.
As Merck’s CDO for almost 12 years, Deb was responsible for global equal opportunity, employee relations, recruiting and staffing, and diversity and inclusion. Under her leadership, the company was recognized for its exemplary work in diversity and inclusion by a wide range of business publications, government agencies, and professional organizations. Prior to joining Merck, Deb was the leader of Learning Communications and Diversity at Silicon Graphics and head of Strategic Cultural Initiatives for Sun Microsystems.
She played a key role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act through her lobbying efforts, and testified before the U.S. Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee in 2011 regarding best practices for improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.