OBLN forums
and POWER WORKSHOPS are specially designed for employers
seeking to enhance their workforce diversity by hiring or
retaining more people with disabilities and to be welcoming
for customers with disabilities. Small business owners,
corporate hiring managers, recruiters, diversity staff, &
customer service staff have given the Power Workshop high
marks at many Oregon locations. Improve your knowledge and
tap the talents & customer business of people with
disabilities.
7:45 am Welcome and Introductions:
Oregon Business Leadership Network (OBLN)
8:00 am Power Workshop: NWADA & IT Center
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Interactive group disability simulation
exercises
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Overview of the 10 Commandments of
disability etiquette
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Resources, resources, resources!
Learn about topics such as:
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What’s reasonable about A.D.A.
accommodations?
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Hands-on with cutting edge assistive
technology
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Experience disability types from today's
workplace
10:15 am OBLN Forum and Employer Panel
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Panel representing various employer
sectors will share their successes around inclusion of
workers with disabilities.
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New OBLN initiatives: Internship Center,
Real Deal Series with JAN, and working with state
partners and business around Oregon's Competitive
Employment Project.
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Planning session for starting a Salem
Chapter of the OBLN: Bill Kemp, Precision Castparts/PCC
Structurals
