Success in the Workplace: Engaging People of All Abilities - February 28th, 5:30 PM
Inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace is not only good for the community – it’s also good for business! Join us virtually on Monday, February 28th from 5:30-6:30 PM for a conversation exploring the benefits of a diverse workforce with:
 

• Jeremy Shapira, Chief Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Officer at Giant Eagle, Inc.
• Lee Chernotsky, Chief Encouragement Officer at ROSIES Foundation, a workforce development organization for people with diverse abilities
• Moderator: Becky Johnson, Director of the Career Development Center at JFCS Pittsburgh,  which strives to create a diverse regional workforce

Held in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month, this event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, RespectAbility, and Jewish Residential Services. The event is open to all. Please contact Caitlin Lasky at clasky@jrspgh.org with questions.

Shore-Whitehill Award and Panel Discussion - February 16, Noon
Nominated by Achieva and Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) for her dedication to working for and with individuals with disabilities, Jillian Zacks will receive the Shore-Whitehill Award on February 16^th at noon during a virtual program that is open to the public. With support from the Shore/Whitehill Endowment Fund, and in partnership with Jewish Residential Services and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, this award is given annually to a champion of disability inclusion in the greater Pittsburgh community. The award presentation will be followed by a virtual panel for parents of children with disabilities to discuss resources for transitioning into adulthood. 

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day - February 23-24
On February 24^th, from 1pm-4pm, Jewish Federations of North America & the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism will hold a national Jewish Disability Advocacy Day. The virtual program will focus on the more than 15 million Americans living with disabilities who live in poverty. The symposium will be presented by leading members of Congress, disability advocacy champions, and experts, who will help attendees understand obstacles to inclusion. Attendees will also receive tools and coaching to promote national legislation and implement grassroots strategies that will help lift millions of people with disabilities out of poverty. An opening ceremony will be held virtually on February 23^rd at 7pm.

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