How Federal Contractors Can Effectively Work with Members of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
In Celebration of National Deaf History Month
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Midwest Regional Office in partnership with Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center presents:
How Federal Contractors Can Effectively Work with Members of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
Timothy Skaggs, Director- Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will deliver the keynote address. Timothy’s address will include and introduction to deafness and hearing loss, common myths and misunderstandings, and understanding communication accommodations/what works best when and for whom. Participants will be able to identify unique components of the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture. Information will also be provided to help generate strategies to improve workplace inclusivity in job postings while being mindful of needs of deaf or hard of hearing clients.
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. (ET) to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Welcome Marcel D. Baldwin, OFCCP Regional Outreach Coordinator
1:00 pm to 1:05 pm
Keynote Address Timothy Skaggs, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
1:05 pm to 1:55 pm
Q& A and Adjourn Marcel D. Baldwin, OFCCP Regional Outreach Coordinator
1:55 pm to 2:00 pm
Please register in advance for this seminar.
If you have any questions, please contact Marcel Baldwin at Baldwin.Marcel.D@dol.gov or (312) 596-7012.