ADA-Audio Conference
ADA-Indiana invites you to attend its April Audio Conference: Understanding Mental Illness: What does an employer need to know?
The Audio Conference is held in Whitewater Hall room 119
Tuesday April 21st
2:00- 3:30
The ADA is a legal obligation which HR managers, employers and covered entities must adhere to. Many educational sessions focus on the “how to accommodate” or “what an employer can and can’t do under the ADA”. Few programs provide employers with the information they need to understand the types of disabilities they may encounter with their applicants and employees. Mental illness is one of the most prevalent disabilities in society, yet it is also among the most misunderstood.
In this session, guest speaker, Dawn Zak, Director, Way of the Willow, will discuss the impact mental illness can have on the lives of your employees. Enhance your understanding of the impact that mental health issues can have on the individual and in turn the workplace and strategies for creating a workplace environment that is supportive of all employees.
Employers, human resource personnel, local government officials, advocates, people with disabilities, and other interested community members are encouraged to attend.
CRC credits will be available.
If you would like additional information, or would like to request an accommodation, contact Pamela Whitt by phone at (765) 973-8308, or email pbwhitt@indiana.edu.
The audio conference series is co-sponsored by ADA-Indiana, the Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities, and the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center.
For more information about this or any other ADA training event, please visit the ADA-Indiana website at www.adaindiana.org.
Tags: ADA, conference, disability, employment, mental illness
