13/02/2025
National Association of the Deaf invites you to the following Webinar :::
Deaf Employment Summit Webinar Series -
Recruitment Strategies for Recruiting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Individuals -
Our panelists:
- Lisa Graciani, VP, Talent Outreach Manager, PNC Bank
- Kevin Irvine, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Individuals with Disabilities, Rush University Medical Center
- Lateef Melvin, HR Manager, Amazon
- Tom Petroski, Cheif C4ISR Finishing Division, Tobyhanna Army Depot
Our Sponsors (with logos):
- Gallaudet University
- CSD
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1- 2:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an engaging discussion as we continue to work towards our goal of increase the job market participation rate and the employment rate of people who are deaf or hard of hearing over the next decade. In this webinar we will cover topics like:
1. Understanding the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Key insights about deaf culture, language preferences, and common recruitment barriers.
2. Creating Accessible Job Postings: Tips for ensuring job descriptions and applications are inclusive and accessible.
3. Inclusive Interview Practices: Best practices for providing accommodations, such as interpreters or video relay services (VRS), during the interview process.
4. Showcasing Success Stories: Examples of organizations that have successfully hired and retained D/HH employees.
5. Networking and Partnerships: How to collaborate with organizations like NTID, Gallaudet University, and local advocacy groups to find qualified candidates.This event is one of four events leading up to the Deaf Employment Summit, an in-person event in June 2025. Sponsors include Communication Service for the Deaf, the National Association of the Deaf, and NTID/RIT.
Register for this ZOOM webinar at:
https://csdvirtual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HXKYI8wuR5GSZV7Kd1YvjA #/registration