Let's close the gap on the employment of Tennesseans with disabilities.
In March, a big step was taken to increase the number of people with disabilities in the workforce: US Department of Labor changes now require companies to take steps to hire and advance the employment of people with disabilities.
What's needed now? More disability-friendly environments in companies. Join us for lunch and networking while learning about how disability inclusion in the workplace takes place.
People with disabilities are the largest minority in the United States. They are also the most underemployed group in the country. In Tennessee, only 28% of Tennesseans with disabilities are employed. Several policies at the national level aim to close the gap on employment of people with disabilities. What can businesses do to help? Hire, Retain and Advance people with disabilities.
Businesses that are inclusive of people with disabilities – in recruitment, retention, and advancement – benefit from a wider pool of talent, skills, and creative business solutions. Additionally, work environments that are flexible and open to the talents of all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, actually promote workplace success for everyone.
Keynote Speaker
Randy Lewis
Ret. Walgreens Sr. Vice President
Randy Lewis bet his career that he could create an inclusive workplace at one of America’s biggest corporations where people with disabilities could not just succeed, but thrive. No Greatness without Goodness is the powerful story of a corporate executive who, after watching the world through the eyes of his own child with autism, realized that we all have a greater responsibility to make the world a better place for everyone, including those with disabilities.
As the Senior Vice President of Walgreens, Randy Lewis has created thousands of full-time jobs for people with disabilities. Randy will offer a firsthand account of what it takes to lead with courage in order to change people’s lives for the better. Randy’s motto is “What’s the use of having power if you don’t use it to do good?”
Sponsors
HCA
Champion Sponsor
VistaPoints
Friends Sponsor
Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Advocate Sponsor
Walgreens
Friends Sponsor
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Friends Sponsor
OPTION 1: NCC GARAGE (7-11pm, Tuesday-Saturday)
The NCC underground garage entrance is located on 4th Avenue between Union and Church. Take a sharp right at the ramp directly across from “Which Wich” and “The Taste of Italy.” Once inside the garage turn left and take a ticket from the automated system. Do NOT drive straight as this takes you to the Fifth Third Building parking garage. You may then park anywhere on the two floors. Take the small garage elevator to the lobby and the main lobby elevator to the 20th floor.
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OPTION 2: 4TH & COMMERCE GARAGE
The 4th and Commerce garage is one block down from the Nashville City Club’s front doors, on 4th Avenue between Church and Commerce. Traveling down 4th Avenue, guests will pass Church street and then look for the garage on the right side of the street. The garage address is 147 4th Avenue North. The garage is often referred to as ‘The Suntrust Garage’.
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OPTION 3: FIFTH THIRD BUILDING GARAGE
The Fifth Third Building & underground parking garage is adjacent to the City Club. There are two entrances to the garage:
The Fifth Third underground garage entrance is located on Fourth Avenue between Union and Church. Take a sharp right at the ramp directly across from “Which Wich” and “The Taste of Italy.” Once inside the garage, drive straight into the second parking garage.
Alternatively, you can enter the Fifth Third underground garage on Fifth Avenue between Church and Union. The entrance is located directly across from Blue Coast Burrito on the right hand side.
When using the Fifth Third garage, there is no need to step outside to enter the City Club. There is a sky walk connecting the Fifth Third and Service Source Building. To access the sky walk, take the elevator to the second floor of the Fifth Third Building.
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About Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee
Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC) is a statewide, nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. As part of the protection & advocacy system, DLAC provides free legal and advocacy services to ensure people with disabilities are free from harm and discrimination and can participate fully in their communities.