Disability Inclusion for Leadership

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Disability Inclusion for Leadership

Many leaders think disability inclusion is complicated or expensive, but it’s simpler than you think. Join disabled public speaker, DEI consultant, content creator, and LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC for a dynamic and informative presentation on disability inclusion for leaders.

Managers and leaders will learn the benefits of inclusion, why disability inclusion is so important, as well as key best practices for inclusion. Managers and leaders will also learn how to respond appropriately and supportively to disability disclosure. Catarina will share actionable practices that you can implement right away in your workforce!

Catarina Rivera
Public Speaker, DEI Consultant, and Founder of Blindish Latina

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Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC is a disability public speaker, DEI consultant, and content creator with over 14 years of experience in the public sector. Catarina works with companies to improve disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility. She is the founder of Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas through storytelling and advocacy.

Catarina has worn hearing aids from a young age and was diagnosed with a progressive vision disability at 17 years old. She has a BA from Duke University, an MSEd from Bank Street College of Education, and an MPH from Hunter College. Catarina is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (IAAP).

Catarina Rivera

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