Recalibrate is the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Recalibrate: Connect I Reflect is our structured networking event where attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other people who are interested in DEI topics while reflecting on the topic of the previous symposium.
Our initial structured networking event will focus on how to define diversity, equity, and inclusion at your workplace. Often, companies do not take the time to understand these words, their meanings and how they relate before a company begins their DEI journey. This will be the topic of conversation at our Recalibrate Symposium taking place on February 24th.
How does it work?
- Our event host will kick off the event by asking the group a question revolving around how to define diversity, equity, and inclusion at your workplace.
- Then, guests will be sent into breakout rooms
- While in the breakout room, guests will introduce themselves, then have a conversation with each other concerning the question.
- We will do three rounds of questions, breaking into small groups each time and having conversations about the question.
The goal of the Recalibrate programs is to provide chamber members with a deeper understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topics while providing information on DEI best practices.
Social media platforms are great tools for sharing information directly with consumers, including COVID-19 guidance that people can use to protect themselves, their families, households, and their communities. However, if social media content is not accessible or does not take the needs of people with disabilities in mind, then access to important information is missed.
In this webinar, skilled users of social media with accessibility expertise will discuss the impact of using social media to reach a variety of audiences within the disability community. Previous research has suggested that these social media platforms may have a greater likelihood of being used to share vital health information related to COVID-19. Presenters will also demonstrate how to make shared information more accessible on frequently used platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok to reach the largest possible number of people.
Presenters
Danny Housley and Tori Hughes, Tools for Life | Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation | Georgia Tech
John Rempel, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation | Georgia Tech
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Understand the implications of non-accessible social media platforms for people with disabilities.
Identify two (2) obstacles to accessibility people with disabilities face when using social media platforms.
Identify three (3) solutions or work arounds for accessibility on social media platforms.
Participants in this webinar will qualify for CEUs through the AAC Institute and CRCs through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
**Registration for this webinar will close one hour before the live webinar at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 20.**
This webinar will be presented through Zoom, recorded and archived.
Our career fair this fall focuses on Diversity and Inclusion. Employers are sending generalist recruiters, diversity & inclusion recruiters, or both. Employers are welcome to recruit for all full-time, part-time, internships, and virtual positions.
Students and alumni from all majors are invited.
Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair Schedule, Thursday, October 22
Panel: Neurodiversity at Work, 12:30–1:20: Employers Discuss Programs to Hire and Support Neurodivergent Talent
Panel: Diversifying the Workforce, 1:30–2:20: Employers Discuss How They Are Investing in Diversity
Fall Virtual Job Fair, 2:30–4:30: Find Awesome Jobs & Internships | Everyone Is Welcome
There is a nominal fee to recruit at the Fall Virtual Job Fair: $95 for non-profit organizations and $195 for businesses. Two options:
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- Employers are welcome to set up their own virtual recruiting space
- We will create a Zoom meeting room for you, which you can use to host an information session or connect informally with candidates in small groups or one-on-one.
