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SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Funding Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we share ideas for funding your business start-up.  Each business and business owner has unique start-up needs\, as a result most business owners combine multiple sources for start-up funds to launch their business.  We invite featured guests to share how they funded their businesses\, what resources they recommend\, and how they communicate their funding needs to meet their individual start-up needs. \nPresented by: Griffin Hammis Associates  \nGuest Speakers: \n\nJane Jonas of Eyeth Studios and Lost River Vacations\nRenee Metro of Fulcrum Stained Glass\n\nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Presentation Slides \nView and Download Renee’s Slides \nWatch the Lost River Vacations Video  \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-funding-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T130000
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SUMMARY:Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?
DESCRIPTION:Completing this class is an important step towards deciding whether you should start a business. After completing this class\, you will be able to: \n\nClarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\nStart a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\nSet a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\nHave exclusive access to grant opportunities and professional consulting and mentorship 1:1.\nLearn more about various business resources and program opportunities.\n\nRegister here: https://startup2023.eventbrite.com \nTo make a reasonable accommodation request or if you have questions about this event\, please email Ruth Chavez at rchavez@ndi-inc.org. Please allow at least 3-5 business days’ advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted though may not be possible to fulfill.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/is-owning-a-business-a-good-fit-for-you-2/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 S Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth,Start up/Pre Venture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T133352Z
UID:656-1686146400-1686150000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Creating Accessible PDFs
DESCRIPTION:PDF document accessibility plays a vital role in the overall accessibility of your website. To provide an equal experience for all users\, regardless of disability\, you must develop all digital content with accessibility in mind. \nPresented by Results One LLC \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/creating-accessible-pdfs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230426T154632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T171106Z
UID:695-1686049200-1686060000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Connecting Small Businesses and Aspiring Entrepreneurs  with Lending and Resources
DESCRIPTION:NDI Small Business Team is hosting an in-person summit\, bringing together industry leaders\, small business owners\, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to access small business loans and grant funding\, gain valuable insights into the many free and low-cost resources that are available and make crucial connections to support their business success. \nLocation: Washington County Free Library\, 100 S Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD 21740 \nRegister Now! \nASL interpretation will be provided. \nTo make a reasonable accommodation request or if you have questions about this event\, please email Ruth Chavez at rchavez@ndi-inc.org. Please allow at least 3-5 business days’ advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted though may not be possible to fulfill. \n  \n    
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/connecting-communities-connecting-small-businesses-and-aspiring-entrepreneurs-with-lending-and-resources/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 S Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230426T155337Z
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UID:697-1684494000-1684501200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives \nAfter completing this class\, you will be able to: \n\nClarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\nStart a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\nSet a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\nHave exclusive access to grant opportunities and professional consulting and mentorship 1:1.\nLearn more about various business resources and program opportunities.\n\nRegister here: https://startup2023.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/is-owning-a-business-a-good-fit-for-you/
LOCATION:Washington County Free Library\, 100 S Potomac St\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start up/Pre Venture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230517T153000
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CREATED:20230303T150124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T133526Z
UID:655-1684332000-1684337400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Business Structure & Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:This session touches on two pivotal parts of starting a business: choosing a business structure & navigating the business plan.  In this time together\, we will provide a brief overview of the common business structures\, important benefit considerations for choosing a business structure\, and an overview and importance of a business plan. We’ll learn and understand how our featured guests chose a business structure that best serves them and how they use their business plan as working document to help them grow and maintain their business. \nPresented by Griffin Hammis Associates \nGuest Speakers: \n\nThad Brown of VASLA\nSherry Wynn of Just Fix This Mess\n\nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-business-structure-business-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230501T173417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T172458Z
UID:700-1684238400-1684242000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Guardianship and Self-Employment Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:We held a listening session to learn how guardianship or supported decision making (SDM) can facilitate or be a barrier to self-employment for people with disabilities. We invited people with disabilities and their parents who have started down the path of self-employment and have a guardian/SDM. We were interested in hearing about your experiences. \nASL Interpretation and Captioning were provided. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org. \nThis event was not be recorded for public viewing.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/guardianship-and-self-employment-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230417T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T133725Z
UID:690-1683727200-1683732600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Pro-Tips Grant Writing Webinar Presented by Hello Alice
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will learn how to effectively share their entrepreneurship story\, what grant reviewers are looking for\, and other strategies to help put together a successful grant application. \nPresented by Hello Alice. \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/pro-tips-grant-writing-webinar-presented-by-hello-alice/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230303T145726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T133851Z
UID:654-1683122400-1683126000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:The content you deliver via social media should be accessible. However\, social media platforms don’t always make it easy to add alternative text or consider other disabilities like Deaf and Hard of Hearing\, visual impairment or loss\, distractions\, etc. In this workshop\, you will learn tips to make your social media content as compliant as possible so everyone can participate. \nPresented by Results One LLC \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Presentation \nDownload the transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/social-media-accessibility/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230126T194937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T191822Z
UID:618-1683036000-1683041400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Disability\, and CDFIs: Session 5: CDFI and Founder Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital can be essential for business growth\, yet many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers. Come and join us for the final session of the five-part webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability owned businesses on how they obtained the capital they needed. \nGuest Speaker: Charles Hammerman\, Disability Opportunity Fund \nWatch the recording \nView and Download the Presentation Slides  \nDownload the transcript \nASL Interpretation and Captioning were provided. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/entrepreneurship-disability-and-cdfis-session-5-cdfi-and-founder-experiences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230214T183014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T134042Z
UID:635-1681912800-1681918200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Business Feasibility & Creating a Plan
DESCRIPTION:Once a person identifies a business idea that fits\, they need to determine if the business idea has the potential to succeed. This session explains the information that needs to be gathered to assess the feasibility of a business\, strategies for supporting a person with a disability and their employment team with gathering the information\, and steps for evaluating the results to ensure that the proposed concept is both viable and meets the person’s ideal conditions for employment.  In this session\, we invite featured guests to shift the mindsets of attendees to think differently about providing business feasibility processes and supports to reach business viability. \nPresented by Griffin-Hammis Associates  \nGuest Speakers: \n\nPaola Blanco of Pixels N Paper\nMelody Stein of MxT 2510\n\nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and download the slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-business-feasibility-creating-a-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230214T182621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T134226Z
UID:634-1680703200-1680706800@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Content for Content Creators
DESCRIPTION:What does accessible content mean\, and why is it important to your customers and employees? The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are a set of principles intended for content and web creators to ensure that all people\, including those with disabilities\, can view\, interact\, and share information. This course will teach you how to create accessible content. \nPresented by Results One LLC \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Caption First. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/creating-accessible-content-for-content-creators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230404T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230126T194743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T191539Z
UID:617-1680616800-1680622200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Disability\, and CDFIs: Session 4: CDFI and Founder Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital can be essential for business growth\, yet many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers. Come and join us for the fourth of the five-part webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability owned businesses on how they obtained the capital they needed. \nGuest Speakers: Lisa Jones and Emerson Sekins\, Northwest Access Fund \nWatch the Recording \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL interpretation and captioning were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/entrepreneurship-disability-and-cdfis-session-4-cdfi-and-founder-experiences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230126T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T191453Z
UID:616-1679407200-1679412600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Disability\, and CDFIs: Session 3: CDFI and Founder Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital can be essential for business growth\, yet many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers. Come and join us for the third of the five-part webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability owned businesses on how they obtained the capital they needed. \nSpecial Guests: Angela Neira of Life Asset and Dishoun Harris \nWatch the Recording \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL interpretation and captioning were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/entrepreneurship-disability-and-cdfis-session-3-cdfi-and-founder-experiences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221208T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T134444Z
UID:528-1678888800-1678894200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Building Your Team
DESCRIPTION:Building an effective team is critical for success with any self-employment venture\, whether the potential business owner has a disability or not. This session will provide viewers with a map of the common self-employment team members supporting people with disabilities\, and tips for finding those resources in different cities and towns. Featured guests will share their experience in assembling and leading a team made up of professional and personal connections that made their businesses possible. \nPresented by: Griffin Hammis Associates  \nGuest Speakers: \n\nAndrea of Puppy Luv Dog Boutique\nLorraine of Becoming rentABLE\n\nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nView and Download the Slides \nDownload the Transcript \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now and Captioning was provided by Heart Captioning. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-building-your-team/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230126T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T191251Z
UID:615-1678197600-1678203000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Disability\, and CDFIs: Session 2: CDFI and Founder Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital can be essential for business growth\, yet many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers. This is the 2nd session in a five-part webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability owned businesses on how they obtained the capital they needed. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nGalen Gondolfi of Justine Petersen\nKelly Schellert of Ceanii Artful Interiors\nTerran Rome at the Legacy Institute\nCharlene Day\n\nWatch the Recording \nASL interpretation and captioning were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/entrepreneurship-disability-and-cdfis-session-2-cdfi-and-founder-experiences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221219T143358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T134952Z
UID:544-1677679200-1677684600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Deafhood Training Part 3: Communicating Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Gallaudet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute \nThe Dos and Don’ts of including Deaf and hard of hearing people in your meetings on Zoom and in-person meetings. Tips and strategies to maximize communication effectiveness in meetings so that everyone feels included — not left behind. \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nDownload the Slides \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now\, Captions were automatically generated by Zoom. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/deafhood-training-part-3-communicating-effectively/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20230126T192304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T191140Z
UID:614-1677592800-1677598200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Disability\, and CDFIs: Session 1: Introduction to CDFIs
DESCRIPTION:Accessing capital can be essential for business growth\, yet many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers. This is the first session in a five-part webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability owned businesses on how they obtained the capital they needed. \nFeatured Guest: Pam and Andrew Porter\, National Disability Finance Coalition \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Slides \nASL interpretation and captioning were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/entrepreneurship-disability-and-cdfis-session-1-introduction-to-cdfis/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221208T135739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T135229Z
UID:527-1676469600-1676475000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Net Earnings from Self-Employment and SSI/Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:This session will explain how net earnings from self-employment (NESE) affects SSI\, and how an SSI beneficiary can have more income when self-employed. When explaining the effect of NESE on SSI\, this session will provide a brief explanation of the SSI work incentives. This session will also provide a general explanation of the affect NESE has on Medicaid. \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nDownload the Slides \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now\, Captions were automatically generated by Zoom. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-net-earnings-from-self-employment-and-ssi-medicaid/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221219T143026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T135413Z
UID:543-1674655200-1674660600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Deafhood Training Part 2: Understanding Language Translation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Gallaudet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute \nFurther dive into Deafhood with the lens of language translation through more than one modality. This session provides an understanding of how language translation impacts small business training for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Providing an American Sign Language interpreter is often inadequate\, especially from the training perspective — we will explore why along with the recommended solutions. \nWatch the Zoom Recording (with shared screen and gallery view) \nWatch the Webinar on YouTube (with corrected captions) \nDownload the Slides \nASL Interpretation was provided by Interpreter Now\, Captions were automatically generated by Zoom. If you have questions about this session\, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/deafhood-training-part-2-understanding-language-translation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221208T135754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190804Z
UID:526-1674050400-1674055800@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Business Concept Development & Discovering Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This session dives into strategies for identifying a business concept that fits the person. The session will focus primarily on the Discovery process and explain how it can be used to identify business concepts that are based on a person’s skill\, passion\, and conditions of employment. Featured guests will discuss their natural supports\, their experience in identifying a business concept\, essential resources\, tools\, and other Discovery “how-to’s” that attendees can implement immediately with their organizational services or their businesses. \nPresented by Molly Sullivan and Ciara Ladroma\, Griffin-Hammis Associates \nGuest Speakers: \n\nMatthew Shapiro of 6 Wheels Consulting\nTrevor Dealy and Tia Hanson-Dealy of Trev’s Trade\n\nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides \nASL interpretation and captioning (CART) will be provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/business-concept-development-discovering-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221221T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220916T190436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190653Z
UID:426-1671631200-1671634800@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 11- The Integrated Resource Team Approach
DESCRIPTION:As a wrap up to the Disability Sensitivity series\, this session covered how systems and organizations can come together to create an informal\, customer-centered partnership between an individual entrepreneur with a disability and diverse service systems. Its goal is to coordinate services and leverage funding to give the entrepreneur comprehensive\, wrap-around services tailored to their unique needs and business goals. \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Slides \nASL interpretation and live captioning (CART) was provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-10-the-integrated-resource-team-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220916T190222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190520Z
UID:425-1671026400-1671030000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 10- Creating Accessible PDF's
DESCRIPTION:PDF document accessibility plays a vital role in the overall accessibility of your website. To provide an equal experience for all users\, regardless of disability\, you must develop all digital content with accessibility in mind. \nWatch the Archive  \nDownload the Slides \nASL interpretation and live captioning (CART) were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-9-connecting-with-disability-specific-resources-to-support-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221101T134950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190356Z
UID:472-1670421600-1670425200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability-Sensitivity Session 9: Social Media and Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:The content you deliver via social media should be accessible. However\, social media platforms don’t always make it easy to add alternative text or consider other disabilities like hearing impairment or loss\, visual impairment or loss\, distractions\, etc. In this workshop\, you will learn tips to make your social media content as compliant as possible so everyone can participate. \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Slides \nASL interpretation and live captioning (CART) was provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-sensitivity-session-9-social-media-and-accessibility/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220916T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190158Z
UID:424-1669816800-1669820400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability-Sensitivity Session 8: Creating Accessible Content for Content Creators: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:What does accessible content mean\, and why is it important to your customers and employees? The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are a set of principles intended for content and web creators to ensure that all people\, including those with disabilities\, can view\, interact\, and share information. This course will teach you how to create accessible content. \nASL interpretation and live captioning (CART) were provided during the session. If you have any accessibility requests or questions\, please email ajones@ndi-inc.org. \nWatch the Recording \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/accessibility-of-print-and-digital-information-and-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221129T144500
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220929T121535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T121926Z
UID:437-1669730400-1669733100@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA: Florida Certified Business and Technical Assistance Consultant (CBTAC)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn: \n\nIf a supported employment customer can have a self-employment case in Florida.\nThe amount Florida VR will fund for a self-employment case.\nWho makes the final decision to move forward with a self-employment case?\nWhat can Florida VR pay for in a self-employment case?\n\nPresenters: \nPeter Shepis MS\, CRC\, CWIC – Vocational Rehabilitation Program Administrator\, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Florida Department of Education – Peter G. Shepis is a Program Administrator with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Florida Department of Education. Peter has worked with the agency since 2015. He has an MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University (WVU) and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)\, and Community Work Incentive Counselor (CWIC). Before coming to Florida DVR he worked in community behavioral health at La Frontera Arizona in Tucson\, AZ as the Employment Team Supervisor where he supervised a large team that included adult Peer Mentors working as Job Coaches and Employment Specialists. \nJan Pearce – Supported Employment Administrator\, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Jan is a professional with over 43 years of working with youth and adults with disabilities.  Her work has focused on developing\, implementing\, and supporting programs for youth and adults in public and nonprofit disability service settings.  She has a proven track record of working with internal and external stakeholders to advance competitive integrated employment options for all individuals. For the last 12 years of Jan’s career has been at the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) as the Supported Employment Administrator.  Her role was to oversee and develop statewide programs and services for individuals with the most significant disabilities including Supported Employment.  In that role\, Jan was also responsible for developing VR’s Discovery and Customized Employment program\, the Adult Project SEARCH model\, and the development of the Career Counseling Information and Counseling services for individuals working in subminimum wage.  She was also very involved in the expansion of Self-Employment Services at VR.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/florida-certified-business-and-technical-assistance-consultant-cbtac/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220803T164532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T185934Z
UID:366-1668609000-1668614400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Session 12- Braiding Funding for Self-Employment
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide viewers with an example of a business owner who used several funding streams and resources to launch their business. The example will include details about the business owner’s experience\, including lessons learned\, as well as provide a brief explanation of each funding source.  The session will include a panel comprised of the business owner\, funder\, and others key team members. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-session-12-braiding-funding-for-self-employment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T164500
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20221004T173814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T173814Z
UID:455-1667836800-1667839500@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability:IN Disability Equality Index (DEI) Info Call
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our Disability Equality Index (DEI) Info calls to learn more about what the 2023 DEI entails and the timeline of deadlines look like. This call also serves as an opportunity to ask the program leaders questions directly and gain insight into how best your company can take advantage of this program. \nSign up to register for one or of the below 2022 calls. Please note that the same content will be covered on each call. All who register will receive a calendar invite 24 hours before the call with Zoom meeting details! Feel free to share this form internally with others who may be interested in joining.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disabilityin-disability-equality-index-dei-info-call/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221104T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220928T145408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145408Z
UID:434-1667561400-1667565000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:BELL: Access to Capital What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, 90-minute Zoom webinar hosted by BELL Founder Will Holmes. \nTopic: Access to Capital- What You Need to Know \nFree Registration for all! \nWe will discuss\, in detail: \n\nWhat Investors and Lenders Want\nKey Parts of the Business Plan\nImproving Business and Personal Credit\nEssential Documentation to Get Approved\n\nAnd we will end with an interactive Q&A. See you there. Share with your networks!
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/bell-access-to-capital-what-you-need-to-know/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T091919
CREATED:20220916T184831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T185727Z
UID:422-1667484000-1667487600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 7- Legal Considerations - The ADA
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives \nUnderstand the purpose of the ADA \nDefine Disability under the ADA \nIdentify the five titles of the ADA \nUnderstand the five Titles of the ADA \nUnderstand the law regarding Service Animals in the Workplace \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-7-legal-considerations-the-ada/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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