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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T190520Z
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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
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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:20260525T213543
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:20260525T213543
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T164500
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
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:20260525T213543
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T170000
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CREATED:20220912T145511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T180925Z
UID:402-1666787400-1666803600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:DAY TWO: DISABILITY OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONVENING – OCTOBER 25 AND 26
DESCRIPTION:National Disability Institute (NDI) is excited to announce its inaugural national virtual convening – Disability Owned on October 25 and 26\, 2022. This groundbreaking event will bring together entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities\, as well as entrepreneurial support organizations\, policy makers\, financial institutions and disability advocates from across the country. \nWhether you are at the conceptual stage of planning a new start-up or are looking for ideas to further grow a well-established business\, this fully accessible convening has something for you\, including compelling keynote addresses\, renowned thought leaders and opportunities for peer learning. Concurrent breakout sessions will allow you to create a personalized learning experience. \nWith your help\, we can increase public awareness of disability owned small business across the nation and expand the number of entrepreneurs and small business who can grow their business and network. \nFor More Information Visit: https://disabilityownedsmallbusiness.com/convening
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/day-two-disability-owned-small-business-convening-october-25-and-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T144500
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220929T121659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T121659Z
UID:438-1666706400-1666709100@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA: Self-Employment and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\nIdentify and describe the differences between SSI and Title II – SSDI benefits.\nIdentify three core components in supporting individuals who receive disability benefits to reduce their reliance on benefits\nRecall the success story of an individual who decreased their reliance on disability benefits\n\nPresenter Bios: \nJulie McComas\, Senior Associate – Julie McComas has been providing individualized and customized support to people with disabilities since the early 1990s. Most recently\, her work has included providing innovative direct support for job seekers and workers\, as well as training and technical assistance to employers\, providers\, and government organizations. Julie’s background in public service includes extensive work in Social Security law and policy\, along with leadership in vocational rehabilitation projects and programs. She has experience in microenterprise development\, organizational change leadership\, adult and transition education\, person-centered planning\, and customized long-term supports for work success. \nDustin Clark\, Graphic Designer – My name is Dustin Clark\, and I am a 28-year-old graphic designer living in Columbus\, Ohio. I have a degree in Digital Design & Graphics from Columbus State Community College\, and a degree in Visual Communication Design from OSU. I am currently working from home\, helping out the design team at Muscular Dystrophy Association with a variety of projects. It’s a great fit for me\, since I myself have Becker Muscular Dystrophy. I’ve always wanted to use my design skills to project messages I believe in\, and bringing attention to MDA is a great example of just that! \nSuzanne R Paulson\, MS\, CRC\, CPWIC joined the IVRS Resource Team in February 2019 as the Benefits Planning Resource Manager. Prior to this job Suzie worked as a Coach & Compliance Monitor for Goodwill Industries International providing technical assistance in nine states to 17 sub-grantees who provided employment services to older workers through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Until June 2015\, she was the Director of Employment Initiatives at the Iowa Department on Aging where she managed the Iowa SCSEP program as well as a collaborative employment initiative with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Iowa Department on Aging. This initiative placed an employment specialist in each of Iowa’s area agencies on aging serving those over 55 with disabilities. Suzie was a Social Security Benefits planner under the Iowa Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Grant from 2006-2012. Suzie continues to donate some of her time to maintaining the Iowa WINS website at www.iowawins.org. This site is unique and offers SSI calculators that help individuals receiving SSI and working to understand exactly how their work activity will affect their cash benefit. Suzie has her Master’s Degree from Drake University in Rehabilitation/Mental Health Counseling and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a certified Community Work Incentives Benefits Counselor through VCU/SSA.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-self-employment-and-benefits/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220912T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T180947Z
UID:400-1666701000-1666717200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:DAY ONE: DISABILITY OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONVENING – OCTOBER 25 AND 26
DESCRIPTION:National Disability Institute (NDI) is excited to announce its inaugural national virtual convening – Disability Owned on October 25 and 26\, 2022. This groundbreaking event will bring together entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities\, as well as entrepreneurial support organizations\, policy makers\, financial institutions and disability advocates from across the country. \nWhether you are at the conceptual stage of planning a new start-up or are looking for ideas to further grow a well-established business\, this fully accessible convening has something for you\, including compelling keynote addresses\, renowned thought leaders and opportunities for peer learning. Concurrent breakout sessions will allow you to create a personalized learning experience. \nWith your help\, we can increase public awareness of disability owned small business across the nation and expand the number of entrepreneurs and small business who can grow their business and network. \nFor More Information Visit: https://disabilityownedsmallbusiness.com/convening
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/day-one-disability-owned-small-business-convening-october-25-and-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220928T142823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145447Z
UID:429-1666281600-1666296000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GIEI: Alumni BisonTank Competition 2022 (HYBRID EVENT)
DESCRIPTION:The Gallaudet Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI) at Gallaudet University is pleased to host its first annual Alumni BisonTank Competition. \nGallaudet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI) is a donor-based program that supports student entrepreneurship education opportunities at Gallaudet University. GIEI provides students with a platform for smart experimentation as well as access to entrepreneur resources\, workshops\, competitions\, internships\, mentoring\, and networking opportunities throughout the academic year. \n“Any donation would be greatly appreciated to continue growing our GIEI program and promote entrepreneurship within the Deaf community as it is a donor-based program. \nONLINE: ZOOM Webinar registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nIN PERSON: Networking & Alumni BisonTank Competition Registration Link: Networking & Alumni BisonTank Competition (In-person) Tickets\, Thu\, Oct 20\, 2022 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite \nAbout this event\nOn October 20th\, Thursday (Student Academic Center – Multipurpose Room) \n4 pm EST – Networking Session: Your opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs\, alums\, and potential investors. \n6 pm EST – Alumni BisonTank Competition: 7 alumni business owners will deliver a 3-minute business pitch to win seed money to elevate their business to the next level. \nJoin us for an exciting night showcasing our stellar group of GU Alumni entrepreneurs! \nThis event is made possible thanks to the support of Convo\, the Office of Alumni Relations\, and 2Gether-International. \nSchedule\n4 – 5:45 pm EST\, Networking Session: Free food and drinks will be provided at the event.\n6 – 8 pm EST\, Alumni BisonTank pitch competition \n 
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/hybrid-event-alumni-bisontank-competition-2022/
LOCATION:Gallaudet University – Student Academic Center: Multipurpose Room (MPR) 800 Florida Avenue Northeast Washington\, DC 20002\, Gallaudet University - Student Academic Center: Multipurpose Room (MPR) 800 Florida Avenue Northeast\, Washington DC\, 20002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220714T135702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T174740Z
UID:354-1666276200-1666281600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Session 11 – Net Earnings from Self-Employment
DESCRIPTION:This session will explain when Social Security counts a business owner’s income as wages and when it counts as net earnings from self-employment (NESE). This session will also explain the definition of NESE\, provide examples of NESE\, and address common myths about NESE (e.g.\, owner’s draw is not NESE). \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-session-11-net-earnings-from-self-employment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220928T144222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T144239Z
UID:432-1666188000-1666191600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:2GI: The Power of Disability In Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:During this event\, we’ll help you harness your innate entrepreneurship skills to help you achieve your employment goals. You’ll network with fellow entrepreneurs with disabilities\, and help one another overcome challenges and obstacles to help you hit your next milestone. \nAbout 2GI:\n2GI runs programming that helps turn the innate entrepreneurship mindset of people with disabilities into a workforce development strategy. Through a workshops\, peer-to-peer masterminds\, and coaching\, we help disabled entrepreneurs learn different aspects of the workforce. They also gain first hand experience in building managing and growing a company.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/the-power-of-disability-in-entrepreneurship/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220916T184405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T174528Z
UID:420-1666188000-1666191600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 6- Implicit Bias
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce you to insights about how our minds operate and help you understand the origins of implicit associations. You will also uncover some of your own biases and learn strategies for addressing them. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-6-implicit-bias/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T144500
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220929T121758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T121758Z
UID:439-1665669600-1665672300@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability: IN: Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\nLearners will identify what the DOBE acronym represents and stand for\nLearners will identify three benefits to a small business if they are a DOBE\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nPhilip DeVliegher serves as Vice President of Supplier Diversity at Disability:IN\, developing and leading Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier diversity program strategy and execution.  As a passionate advocate committed to providing relevant and innovative supplier diversity & inclusion expertise\, he has been actively involved with Disability:IN’s supplier diversity program since its inception in 2010. With more than 20 years of corporate experience in supplier diversity\, human resources and talent acquisition\, as well as nearly 10 years of entrepreneurship and non-profit leadership in supplier diversity\, he brings a unique perspective to his role. \nHe is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®)\, the premier cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence in individuals and organizations.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-in-disability-owned-business-enterprise-dobe/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220926T181254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T224427Z
UID:428-1665655200-1665662400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Latinos In Tech: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month\, as we present a panel discussion from some of Maryland’s emerging Hispanic-owned tech firms. \nLearn more about Latinos In Tech and their amazing journey\, achievements\, and best practices helping them lead by example and forging a path of success. Find out why Latino-owned employer tech firms now represent 19% of the industry\, outpacing non-Latino-owned employer firms\, which are only 14%. (The 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report (SOLE)\, by LBAN and the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative). \nIn addition\, learn how TEDCO enhances economic empowerment by fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies\, invests in\, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. \nWho should attend? Latino-owned small business owners\, interested in learning more about entering and succeeding in the emerging tech industry. \nVideo Recording Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/JYw1zxvq8GN6Oe8fvYAbQRUVFRxHZ1XhzCHGYoZS1NXYfAMNIdtq7-pQiIBTiC4U.vFxWJB4mM6gErGuL
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/latinos-in-tech-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220714T135517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T173954Z
UID:353-1665066600-1665072000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Session 10 – Self-Employment Resource Exclusions
DESCRIPTION:This session will describe common self-employment resources (e.g.\, business bank account\, inventory\, equipment) and the effect of those resources on financial need-based public benefits. This session will also explain strategies for excluding self-employment resources (e.g.\, Property Essential to Self-Support\, ABLE accounts) to maintain access to needed benefits. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-session-10-self-employment-resource-exclusions/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221005T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220916T174326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T134440Z
UID:417-1664978400-1664982000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 5 Blind and Low Vision
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover the definitions of blindness and low vision\, share some common myths\, and include the lived experience of Shawn Calloway\, President\, National Federation of the Blind of Washington\, DC\, Radio Show Host of “Open Our Eyes”\, Motivational Speaker\, and Disability Advocate. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-5-blind-and-low-vision/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220915T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T142716Z
UID:408-1664496000-1664582399@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Survey
DESCRIPTION:NDI seeks to create a set of resources and learning opportunities to focus on improving the financial health for small business owners with disabilities. This will include a series of webinars and accompanying tools as well as bringing together entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities to be a part of a learning community. Through peer support\, the learning community will enable participants to problem solve\, share challenges and solutions\, and gain knowledge and skills to improve their financial health and the health and stability of their small business. \nTo help ensure that the learning opportunities are meeting identified needs\, NDI asks your assistance to respond to a brief survey to learn more about common financial health needs for entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete \n[Link to survey: https://ndiinc.formstack.com/forms/smallbusinesssurvey]
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/small-business-survey/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220916T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T173158Z
UID:416-1664460000-1664463600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 4- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to help participants interact more effectively with people with disabilities\, specifically Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD). At the ed of the session you will be able to: discuss common misconceptions about people with disabilities; use proper methods and etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-4-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220707T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T172547Z
UID:346-1663770600-1663776000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Session 9 – Start Small\, Think Big
DESCRIPTION:This session explains how entrepreneurs can get their businesses going with little to no capital by starting small with products\, launches\, and partnerships. This method allows for sharing of goals\, intent\, and product/service to close friends\, family\, and community members with the purpose to research feasibility\, profit\, and need. Additional methods explore the idea of pop-ups\, online-only sales\, sales & feedback\, and social media marketing. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-session-9-start-small-think-big/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220916T160904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T160904Z
UID:414-1663164000-1663167600@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 3- Disability Equity Index
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover how Disability Equality Index (DEI) top scoring companies use the DEI as a roadmap to become more disability inclusive\, including best and evolving workplace initiatives that address mental health\, accessibility\, and accommodation practices. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-3-disability-equity-index/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220831T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220916T160631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T160631Z
UID:411-1661954400-1661958000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Series: Session 2- The Experience of Deafhood
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this session is to bring more awareness to what it’s like to be Deaf\, the nuances and accessibility struggles. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-awareness-and-sensitivity-series-session-2-the-experience-of-deafhood/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220810T191259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T191441Z
UID:385-1661506200-1661517000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (English) Series: Business Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: To provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo finish the business plan in the seven weeks(sessions) allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the virtual classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \n  \nFriday\, August 26th   First Session – Business Assessment \nFriday\, September 2nd Second Session – Business Foundation \nFriday\, September 9th Third Session – Market Analysis – Marketing Plan \nFriday\, September 16th Fourth Session- Operation Plan and Risk Management \nFriday\, September 23rd Fifth Session – Financial Plan \nFriday\, September 30th Sixth Session- Executive Summary \nFriday\,  October 7th Graduation \n\n\n\nVirtual Training (Three hours session)\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\nIndividual Business Assessment\n\n\nWeek 2 \n  \n \nBusiness Foundation \n(Business introduction & Description) \n– Course Overview \n– Legal structure overview \n– Description of products/Service \n– Business Goals definition \n– Mission and Vision \n– Corporate Values \n– Website Content …\n\n\nWeek 3 \n \nMarket Analysis \n– Industry Name- Industry Trends \n– Target Market Vs Target Audience \n– Competitor analysis \n– Development of a USP \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMarketing plan Overview \n  \n– SWOT analysis \n– How to develop a Marketing plan \n– Marketing Mix \n– Marketing Strategies\n\n\nWeek 5 \n \nManagement Operation Plan \n  \n– Design the product \n– Billing and collections \n-Bookkeeping and Accounting \n– Mapping a business \n– Human Resources management \n– Insurance coverages \n– Time Management … \n \n\n\nWeek 6 \n \nFinancial Statements \n  \n– Break-Even Analysis \n– Start-Up Expenses \n– Source and Use of funds \n– Cash Flow \n– Income Statement \n– Balance Sheet\n\n\nWeek 7 \n \nExecutive Summary \n  \n– Executive Summary \n– Supporting Documents
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/lulac-training-program-english-series-business-assessment/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220826T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220810T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T190944Z
UID:384-1661506200-1661517000@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Lulac Training Program (Spanish) Series: Evaluación de Negocios
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: To provide students with information\, guidance\, and assistance in writing a complete business plan for your business. \nTo finish the business plan in the seven weeks(sessions) allotted\, students are expected to complete assigned tasks in the virtual classroom\, complete homework assignments\, come to class prepared\, and ask for help when needed. \nA laptop or tablet computer will be useful for this class. \nRegister here: https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787874 \n  \nViernes\, 26 de agosto Primera Sesión – Evaluación de Negocios \nViernes\, 2 de septiembre Segunda Sesión – Fundación Empresarial \nViernes 9 de septiembre Tercera Sesión – Análisis de Mercado – Plan de Marketing \nViernes\, 16 de septiembre Cuarta Sesión – Plan de Operación y Gestión de Riesgos \nViernes\, 23 de septiembre Quinta Sesión – Plan Financiero \nViernes\, 30 de septiembre Sexto Período de Sesiones – Resumen Ejecutivo \nViernes\, 7 de octubre Graduación \n\n\n\nSesión Fecha / Hora (Session date/time)\nTema (Topic)\nDescripción (Description)\n\n\nSemana #1: \n26 de agosto \n(1PM – 4PM)\nEvaluación de un Negocio \n \nCaracterísticas del emprendedor\n\n\nSemana #2: \n2 de setiembre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nFundamentos de una Empresa\n– Resumen del curso \n– Evaluación de la estructura legal del Negocio \n– Descripción del producto o servicio \n– Definición de las metas de la empresa \n– Misión y visión \n– Valores corporativos \n– Contenido de la página web \n \n\n\nSemana #3: \n9 de setiembre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nAnálisis de Mercado – Plan de Marketing\n– La industria y sus tendencias \n– Mercado objetivo vs Publico objetivo \n– Análisis de los competidores \n– Desarrollo de un “USP” \n \n\n\nSemana #4: \n16 de setiembre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nResumen del Plan de Marketing\n– Análisis FODA \n– Como desarrollar un plan de mercado \n– Marketing Mix \n– Estrategias de Marketing \n \n\n\nSemana #5: \n23 de setiembre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nPlan de Operaciones de Gestión\n– Diseño del producto \n– Facturación y cobros \n– Mantenimiento de registros \n– Mapeo de un negocio \n– Administración de Recursos Humanos \n– Cobertura de seguro para la empresa \n– Gestión del tiempo \n \n\n\nSemana #6: \n30 de setiembre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nPlan Financiero\n– Análisis del Punto de Equilibrio \n– Costos iniciales (inversión) \n– Origen y uso de los fondos \n– Flujo del Efectivo \n– Estado de Resultados (Ganancias/Perdidas) \n– Hoja de Balance \n \n\n\nSemana #7: \n7 de octubre \n(1PM – 4PM)\nResumen Ejecutivo\n– Resumen ejecutivo del plan del negocio \n– Documentos adicionales
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/lulac-training-program-spanish-series-evaluacion-de-negocios/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220817T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20221104T130654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T133345Z
UID:491-1660744800-1660748400@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Disability-Sensitivity Session 1: Introduction to Disability Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the session\, you will be able to:\n• Identify different types of disabilities as defined by the ADA\, including hidden disabilities;\n• Share appropriate responses to people with disabilities;\n• Use person-centered approaches\n• Debunk some common myths about people with disabilities\n• Identify specific\, actionable tips for treating people with disabilities respectfully \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/disability-sensitivity-session-1-introduction-to-disability-inclusion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:DEI Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220609T142737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T181358Z
UID:246-1660141800-1660147200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:GHA Training Series: Session 8 – Understanding PASS Plans
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide guidance on what\, why\, and how to utilize PASS plans to support entrepreneurs with disabilities in starting\, generating\, and growing their businesses. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload the Slides \nCommon Public Benefits
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/gha-training-series-session-8-understanding-pass-plans/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T213543
CREATED:20220721T133605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T170434Z
UID:356-1659016800-1659022200@www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Ownership by People with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:More than 62 percent of people with disabilities are outside the labor force\, making entrepreneurship and small business ownership viable employment options. However\, they are often hindered by limited access to affordable startup capital and a scarcity of supports\, services and programs tailored to their unique needs and challenges. \nNearly two million U.S. business owners with disabilities often must overcome unique barriers to entrepreneurship as they strive to compete alongside their non-disabled counterparts in a business world that does not fully recognize their abilities and resilience. \nLearn about the findings and recommendations from the report\, Small Business Ownership by People with Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities\, and how the ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities can be improved and expanded. This report includes national data\, information gathered from disability and entrepreneurial support organizations and the lived experience of entrepreneurs with disabilities. \nWatch the Archive \nDownload Slides \n  \nDuring this webinar:  \nBeth Daly-Torres\, Executive Director with the Office of Disability Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase\, will explain why the investment in this research is important and vitally needed. \nThree entrepreneurs with disabilities will share their experiences in building and growing their businesses\, their challenges and successes\, including how they navigated gaps in the support system. \n\nTiffani Martin who is the founder and CEO of JancynCo and Visio Tech. She has a degree in entrepreneurship. Tiffani believes that individuals with disabilities are often put into the box of low expectations that they should survive on their disability benefits so they lack the resources and support to start their own business. She believes the ability is there\, but the support is lacking\, even more so for those at the intersection of gender and ethnicity.\nAlvaro Silberstein is the founder and CEO of Wheel the World. A native of Chile\, Alvaro came to the United States because of winning a scholarship for his master’s degree to the University of California\, Berkeley. His ambition\, as a person with a disability who is a wheelchair user\, is to find ways to innovate in the disability space and identify solutions to problems people with disabilities face every day.\nChioma Oruh\, Ph.D.\, is the founder\, principal consultant\, and parent coach of Chi Bornfree. Chioma has a passion for family-centered practices\, primarily because of her own lived experiences as a Black African immigrant mother raising two young sons with autism.\n\nThis webinar will be applicable to any entrepreneur or small business owner with disabilities\, along with policy makers\, financial institutions\, all organizations that support entrepreneurship and provide employment support or services to individuals with disabilities and anyone interested in disability advocacy and entrepreneurial support. \nThe report and research were made possible through the generous support of JPMorgan Chase & Co. \n\nNational Disability Institute is committed to full inclusion for everyone. Please note: Real-time captioning will be provided for this webinar. For other accommodation requests\, questions about the webinar or the registration process\, please contact Hope Price at hprice@ndi-inc.org.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/small-business-ownership-by-people-with-disabilities-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
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