{"id":261,"date":"2023-09-23T20:41:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T20:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/eeo-presentations\/?page_id=261"},"modified":"2024-08-30T03:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T03:11:16","slug":"2023-uh-ndeam-webinar-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/eeo-presentations\/2023-uh-ndeam-webinar-series\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Â鶹´«Ã½NDEAM Webinar Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>2023 Â鶹´«Ã½Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><em>Title: Inclusivity Unveiled: Exploring Disability Etiquette and Challenging Implicit Bias<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Presenters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Darsh Dave, Human Resources Manager\/EEO Officer\/ADA Coordinator, Kapiolani Community College<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Moriarty, Compliance Officer\/Investigator, Office of Compliance, EEO\/AA, and Title IX, Â鶹´«Ã½System for Community Colleges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Description: The webinar is designed to navigate the crucial topics of disability etiquette and implicit bias. Discover the nuances of disability etiquette, from respectful language to creating accessible spaces, and gain insights into fostering a more inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities. Delve into the realm of implicit bias, uncovering and addressing unconscious prejudices that influence our decisions. This session equips you with practical tools to promote inclusivity in both personal and professional settings, enhancing empathy and awareness while forging a more inclusive society where every individual&#8217;s unique contributions are celebrated.<\/p>\n<p>Date and Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><em>Title: Accommodations for Pregnancy and Domestic Violence: Perspectives from the EEOC and the HCRC<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Presenters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Constance Yonashiro, Chief Counsel, Hawai\u2019i Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)<\/li>\n<li>Nakkisa Akhavan, Assistant Regional Attorney for the EEOC Los Angeles District Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Description:<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that U.S. and Hawai\u2019i law protects pregnant employees and those experiencing domestic violence? Did you know that new laws recently expanded these protections? Join the experts to find out what you need to know!<\/p>\n<p>U.S. EEOC Assistant Regional Attorney Taylor Markey and HCRC Chief Counsel Constance Yonashiro will discuss reasonable accommodations relating to pregnancy and domestic violence under Federal and State law, including the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (effective June 27, 2023) and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (effective December 29, 2022). They will also share practical tips about complying with legal requirements in these areas and creating an inclusive work environment.<\/p>\n<p>This event is designed for supervisors and employees, but all are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<p>Date and Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.<\/p>\n<p>*This session is a crossover event for the webinar series held in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 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