Time to Rethink Inclusion with the Peaces of Me Foundation & Synervision Leadership Foundation
Nov
20
8:00 PM20:00

Time to Rethink Inclusion with the Peaces of Me Foundation & Synervision Leadership Foundation

Please join us on Wednesday, 11/20, for an enlightening discussion regarding how organizations of all stripes can level-up their inclusion efforts. During this presentation, we will share:

  • Real-world examples of inclusion done right.

  • Actionable tips for getting started.

  • Key insights to help you avoid the pitfalls of inclusion gone wrong.

Register here: 2024/11/20/time-to-rethink-inclusion-with-the-peaces-of-me-foundation-amp-synervision-leadership-foundation

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Peaces of Me Foundation 2025 Sneak Preview
Dec
2
8:00 PM20:00

Peaces of Me Foundation 2025 Sneak Preview

2024 has been another momentous year for Peaces of Me Foundation. Please join us for a quick and energetic chat, where we will:

  • recap a few key wins from the past year.

  • Announce exciting new projects for 2025.

  • Share how you can be part of the movement that makes inclusion of people with disabilities ubiquitous.

Don't miss this action-packed, 30-minute, presentation. We look forward to celebrating progress and creating opportunity with you.

Please let us know if you have any access needs such as ASL by emailing: info@peacesofme.org

To join the fun, register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrf-yuqD8tHtQPBcjhFF0xwde9rFWjg4aV

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Humanidei 'Unlocking Talent' Series - Part 2
Oct
30
3:00 PM15:00

Humanidei 'Unlocking Talent' Series - Part 2

The second session focuses on advancing disability inclusion beyond mere compliance. Participants will explore the critical importance of fostering a positive disability corporate culture and discuss the growing role of digital accessibility and hybrid work environments in supporting employees with disabilities. Matthew Shapiro President/CEO of Six Wheels Consulting will highlight common barriers faced by the 56 million Americans living with disabilities and provide practical solutions for creating an inclusive workplace that supports all team members. From transforming physical spaces to reshaping organizational culture, this session will equip leaders with the insights needed to drive real change.
Registration is available for individuals ($75/session; $99/series).

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NDEAM 2024 Event – Good Jobs Change Lives: Helping Disabled Workers Get Ahead
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00

NDEAM 2024 Event – Good Jobs Change Lives: Helping Disabled Workers Get Ahead

This free event will feature a panel of policymakers discussing the impact of the Investing in America agenda and the opportunities it generates for disabled workers. Participants will also hear best practices to help employers hire and retain people with disabilities in good jobs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wMiV50THR81

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Humanidei 'Unlocking Talent' Series - Part 1
Oct
16
3:00 PM15:00

Humanidei 'Unlocking Talent' Series - Part 1

The first session will guide participants through the process of recruiting and hiring individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in the talent acquisition process. . Matthew Shapiro President/CEO of Six Wheels Consulting, will guide attendees through identification and elimination of barriers within hiring practices, creating opportunities for a broader pool of talented candidates. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to foster a more diverse, innovative, and equitable workforce.
Registration is available for individuals ($75/session; $99/series).

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RVA Accessibility Panel Discussion
Apr
1
3:30 PM15:30

RVA Accessibility Panel Discussion

  • Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

6 Wheels will participate in a panel discussion as part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association 2024 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments. To be held over the first two weekends in April 2024, the Championships will take place at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center in Henrico, Virginia.

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2023 VA1 Governors Tourism Summit
Nov
13
2:15 PM14:15

2023 VA1 Governors Tourism Summit

  • Greater Richmond Convention Center & Richmond Marriott (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

6 Wheels Consulting will be part of a panel discussion on November 13 from 2:15 to 3:15. The 2023 VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit will take place November 12 - 14, 2023 at The Greater Richmond Convention Center - Richmond Marriott in Richmond, Virginia. Network with colleagues and industry experts, attend presentations and panel discussions and celebrate travel in Virginia.

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The Matthew Shapiro Disability Interview: October 11, 8 pm, EST
Oct
11
8:00 PM20:00

The Matthew Shapiro Disability Interview: October 11, 8 pm, EST

During this candid and exciting conversation, Matthew will share his thoughts on setting up your campus for optimal success and satisfaction for your disabled students, faculty, staff and guests. Matthew will share strategies for engaging your disabled students, making your campus more disability friendly, the use of person first and identity first language, as well as the history and current status of disability rights in America. Matthew’s energetic and engaging style, along with his ability to cut to the heart of what matters, will prove to be invaluable for all who attend. If you have been looking for an ideal and affordable program for Disability Awareness Month, you just found it!
Cost: $299

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The Matthew Shapiro Disability Interview: October 10, 3 pm, EST
Oct
10
3:00 PM15:00

The Matthew Shapiro Disability Interview: October 10, 3 pm, EST

During this candid and exciting conversation, Matthew will share his thoughts on setting up your campus for optimal success and satisfaction for your disabled students, faculty, staff and guests. Matthew will share strategies for engaging your disabled students, making your campus more disability friendly, the use of person first and identity first language, as well as the history and current status of disability rights in America. Matthew’s energetic and engaging style, along with his ability to cut to the heart of what matters, will prove to be invaluable for all who attend. If you have been looking for an ideal and affordable program for Disability Awareness Month, you just found it!
Cost: $299

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct
1
8:00 AM08:00

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2023: in recent years, the world has gained a greater appreciation for diversity. Yet we can always do better. We’ve seen the need for improvement in various eras of history, form the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s to the Black Lives Matter Movement in the 2020s. A peaceful and prosperous society depends upon diversity and inclusion.

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Virginia Inclusion Summit
Sep
18
1:30 PM13:30

Virginia Inclusion Summit

Registration for the 2023 Virginia Inclusion Summit opens on June 1, 2023 and closes on September 1, 2023. 

Cost to attend:  $250 (Register by June 15 for a $25 discount!); $75 for college/university students

To register:  

  • By check or invoice: contact Katie Hathaway at VCIC to make arrangements to pay via check (a link will be provided at that time to register online)

  • By credit card: Use the form below.  Note: all fees are passed on to registrant. Receipts are sent to the email address used when registering.

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National Disability Independence Day
Jul
26
8:00 AM08:00

National Disability Independence Day

National Disability Independence Day is celebrated every year on July 26. It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disability Act (A.D.A.) in 1990. This civil rights law criminalizes any kind of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and assures them full participation in the community, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The Americans with Disability Act covers the following areas: public accommodation, employment, transportation, and state and local government services. A.D.A. is a life-changing act for many people. Today, one in four Americans with a disability can access and participate better in their workplaces and general communities

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PlanRVA Day
Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00

PlanRVA Day

A day of learning, networking and collaboration

To celebrate PlanRVA’s new office space in the Manchester neighborhood and another exciting year of community collaboration, we’re inviting our partners to a day-long open house featuring placemaking thought leaders.

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Celebrate Diversity Month
Apr
1
8:00 AM08:00

Celebrate Diversity Month

Celebrate Diversity Month takes place in April every year. It was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and other factors, while honoring the common essence of humanity. By appreciating our similarities and differences, the month aims to get people to foster a deeper understanding of others, regardless of who they are, what they are, or how they live. It’s also an opportunity to increase diversity in the workplace and various academic fields. There are many scholarships aimed at addressing this issue.

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