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This webinar highlights key factors that influence success for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows companies experience a 90% increase in retention and a 72% rise in productivity when hiring individuals with disabilities. However, barriers such as limited accessibility, lack of training, fear of losing benefits, workplace indifference, and scarce job opportunities persist. Success often begins internally—with confidence, self-advocacy, skill development, and seeking support. Using respectful, person-first language and avoiding offensive terms is essential for employers to develop in work environments. As workplace culture continues to shift, persons with disabilities are encouraged to be hopeful about company efforts, as well as laws that recognize the value and potential of individuals with disabilities.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define acceptable terms associated with persons with disabilities.
- Identify some of the barriers persons with disabilities may experience in the workplace.
- Understand how to obtains supports that will minimize barriers to success in a work environment.
About the presenter:
Dr. Lakeiah Cheatham is an educator of 29 years with experience as a general and special education teacher, campus administrator, and EdTech professional learning leader. Continuous improvement of self and looking for opportunities to develop the lives of others using effective research-based teaching/learning practices is the best way to describe her. When she is not cultivating the minds of educators, students, and/or communities; time is well spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
