Celebrating the Value and Diverse Talents of 

Employees with Disabilities 

Join Palm Beach County SHRM on October 20 as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with an engaging panel discussion highlighting the value, impact, and contributions of employees with disabilities in today's workforce.

Airport Hilton WPB

Networking: 5:15 PM

️Dinner & Program: 6:00 PM

This dynamic conversation will feature leaders, advocates, and professionals who are advancing disability inclusion and creating pathways to meaningful employment throughout Palm Beach County and beyond.

Featured Speakers:

Moderator: Katie Cappelen
Project Manager and Business Development Manager for U Can Employ™ powered by Els for Autism®, Katie helps organizations create inclusive workplaces through training, consulting, and workforce development initiatives. She is passionate about equipping employers with the tools to effectively recruit, hire, onboard, and retain autistic talent.

Adam Alexander
Social Enterprise Associate with Sea of Possibilities at Els for Autism Foundation, Adam brings a unique and valuable perspective as a self-advocate navigating today's workforce. His journey from volunteer to employee reflects the impact that inclusive employment opportunities can have on individuals and organizations alike.

Linnet Carthy
Senior Director of Community Engagement at Arcis Golf, Linnet has more than 15 years of experience in access and inclusion. She leads workforce diversification and inclusion initiatives for over 7,500 employees and is a recognized leader in creating workplace environments where everyone can thrive.

Jay Mikosch
Campus Director of Wellington Bay, Jay brings hands-on employer experience and insight into successfully hiring, supporting, and developing employees with disabilities within the workplace.

Key Learning Objectives

✅ Learn the value of hiring employees with disabilities and the ROI inclusive business practices have on organizational productivity, retention, and profitability.

✅ Identify barriers within recruitment, hiring, and retention practices that may unintentionally exclude qualified individuals with disabilities.

✅ Gain a deeper understanding of how autism prevalence is impacting the current and future workforce and how HR professionals can ensure managers and staff are informed, prepared, and equipped for success.

Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or advocate for workplace inclusion, you'll leave with practical strategies for creating opportunities and fostering a workplace culture where every employee can contribute, succeed, and thrive.

This event is sponsored by:

WPBGO & 

Unique Belonging, A Book by Selen Turner 

We look forward to seeing you on October 20!

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