R e p o r t o f t h e A l a m e d a C o u n t y D i s a b i l i t y E m p l o y m e n t A w a r e n e s s C o n f e r e n c e & T r a i n i n

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1 R e p o r t o f t h e A l a m e d a C o u n t y D i s a b i l i t y E m p l o y m e n t A w a r e n e s s C o n f e r e n c e & T r a i n i n g 01/10/2018

2 Conference Highlights Sheraden Nicholau, Haben Girma, Regional Manager of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities Global Inclusion Leader, Advocate for Persons with disabilities. Disability Visibility Project Roberta Etcheverry - DMG Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Recitation of quote by Sa adi of Shiraz Alameda County District Attorney s Office & The Cultural Society of Afghan Women State of California Department of Rehabilitation Swords to Plowshares Community Resources for Independent Living Ability Now Bay Area Kaiser Permanente

3 3 Sincere Gratitude to our Partnering Circle for their support! American Association of People with Disabilities Developmental Disabilities Council

4 4 T H A N K C o n f e r e n c e C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r s : C o n f e r e n c e V o l u n t e e r s : Nahid Aria DA Stephanie Barnes SSA Darleen Brooks SSA Jessica Cherry HRS Ofelia Garrido ACERA Lee Lewis HRS Megan O Donoghue HRS Freddie Anderson - HRS Benita Cox - HRS Gina Firmeza - ACSO Herminia Gutierrez ACSO Cheri Harraway - PWA Elizabeth Herrera-Lopez - SSA Samantha Ng - SSA Reggie Richardson - ACERA Marianna Rodriguez HRS Corazon Timoteo SSA Yvette Ybarra - ACSO

5 5 Pursuing the County s Mission: How satisfied are with you with the event? Very 9 9% Very We were excited to resume the Annual Disability Employment Awareness Conference and Training following a 2-year hiatus. The response from attendees was amazing and we anticipate continued growth. Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied

6 6 Conference Demographics Of our 180 Registrants, there were 155 Attendees: 4 Returning Attendees 56% First-Time Attendees Field 3% 2% 2% 12% 15% 62% Alameda County Employee Government Corporate Consulting/Private Practice Community Based Organization Management/ Supervision in Another Field 28% Law Diversity & Inclusion 27% Human Resources 4 Quaasi-Public Agency Years in Field None of the Above Other 33% 29% 20 Years Years 5-9 Years 12% 26% < 5 Years

7 7 Conference Evaluation Throughout the entire day, my awareness & knowledge increased: To a Moderate Extent 40% Conference simply reaffirmed my knowledge 5% Slightly 5% How likely are you to recommend this event? Significantly 50% Cost of Attendance Very Likely 85% Somewh at Likely 15% Priced Right 75% Inexpensive 6% Very Expensive 8% Expensive 1 50% of Conference attendees stated that their awareness and knowledge increased significantly.

8 8 Conference Logistics Check-In Process was timely & efficient Strongly 77% 18% Venue & Meeting Room Spaces Very 82% 15% Dissatisfied 2% Continental Breakfast Very 75% 1 5% 5% Dissatisfied Very 7 Lunch 18% Very Dissatisfied

9 9 Conference Logistics (continued) Availability of Parking Accessibility to Public Transit 10% Very 27% Very 68% 6% 12% Dissatisfied 55% 7% 7% Dissatisfied Informational Resources Provided Very 82% 8% 6% Dissatisfied 3% How did you hear about this event? Internet (blogs, community calendars, etc.) Flyer Direct mail and/or 45% Friend/Colleague 26% Business network 20% Membership Announcement 2% Website 5%

10 10 Conference Timing Duration of the Event Was: Morning Session Scheduling and timing 12% Just Right 62% A Little Too Short 5% Much too Short 2% Very 86% A little Long 27% Much too Long Mid-Day Session Scheduling and Timing 16% 7% Very 76% Dissatisfied

11 11 Morning Keynote Sheraden Nicholau, Regional Manager of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities The address was applicable to my professional and/or personal development. Presenter's knowledge of subject was excellent Strongly Strongly 32% 56% 7% 3% 23% 66% 9% Strongly Strongly Presenter's knowledge of subject was excellent Overall Am Keynote was Informational & Inspiring Strongly Strongly 23% 9% 66% 3% 8% 58% 30% Strongly Strongly

12 12 Morning Keynote Address - Comments What was most valuable to you in the presentation? Provided a framework of field of conference material and content. Overall an excellent presentation. The resources that were provided at the end of the presentation. The statistics provided, local practices and resources available. Raised expectations and good list of resources.

13 13 Recitation of Quote by Sa adi of Shiraz (12 th Century Poet) Presented by the Alameda County District Attorney s Office and the Cultural Society of Afghan Women Recitation of Sa'adi's Quote and the art display connected directly with the theme of the Conference. 3 Strongly 50% Strongly Strongly Strongly 3% 16%

14 14 Afternoon Keynote Haben Girma Global Inclusion Leader The address was applicable to my professional and/or personal development. 10% 3% Overall Presentation was both informational and inspiring. 3% Strongly 87% Strongly 96% Presenter's knowledge of subject was excellent. 5% Quality of information presented by address was exceptional. 5% Strongly 9 Strongly 9

15 15 Afternoon Keynote Address - Comments What was most valuable to you in the presentation? She is so very inspiring! Hearing her personal experiences and getting to see her adaptations and the technology used to communicate with the audience. A tangible and educational experience in seeing hearing and being exposed to disability through the eyes of Ms. Girma and why it s important to advocate. Demonstrated what I can do to break the barrier and make a change to help those with disabilities. Assertion of the idea that we shouldn t assume what people with disabilities are capable of. She provided resources and encouragement to provide access.

16 Conference Workshop Evaluations:

17 17 Engaging in the Interactive Process: Navigating Your Way for Best Results AND Compliance Roberta Etcheverry, Diversified Management Group The speaker had relevant knowledge and expertise. Strongly The speaker developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 1 16% 8% Strongly 89% 76% Strongly Strongly The speaker offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall, the Presentation Increased My Professional and Personal Development. 86% 1 3% Strongly Strongly 90% 10% Strongly Strongly

18 18 Disability Employment Complying with FEHA, ADA & EEO Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP 56% The speaker had relevant knowledge and expertise. 42% 2% Strongly Strongly The speaker developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 35% 33% 9% 19% 2% 2% Strongly Strongly The speaker offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 3 20% 47% 2% Strongly 5 Strongly 32% 1 Strongly Strongly

19 19 Disability Management Essentials Rhonda Newman, Alameda County Disability Programs Administrator Rosemarie Kwiatkowski, Alameda County Deputy County Counsel The speakers had relevant knowledge and expertise. 69% 3 Strongly Strongly The speakers developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 60% 40% Strongly Strongly The speakers offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 6 36% Strongly Strongly 65% 3 Strongly Strongly

20 20 Expanding Diversity Through disability Michelle Alford-Williams, Manager, DOR, Workforce Development Section Steven Newcomb, Employment Specialist, DOR, Workforce Development Section The speakers had relevant knowledge and expertise. 16% Strongly Speakers developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. Strongly 8 77% 23% The speakers offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. 8 19% Strongly Strongly Overall, the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 88% 12% Strongly Strongly

21 21 Social media and the Disability Community Alice Wong, Founder, Disability Visibility Project Nina G, Disability Activist and Comedian DISABILITY VISIBILITY PROJECT The speakers had relevant knowledge and expertise. Strongly The speakers developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 33% 29% Strongly 63% 7 Strongly The speakers offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall Presentation Benefited My Professional or Personal Development 75% 2 Strongly Strongly 46% 29% 2 Strongly Strongly

22 22 Combat to Community: Veteran Cultural Competency Shannon Kissinger, Policy Associate, Swords to Plowshares The speaker had relevant knowledge and expertise. The speaker developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 87% 13% Strongly Strongly 9 6% Strongly Strongly The speaker offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. Strongly Strongly 6% 25% 9 Strongly 75% Strongly

23 23 How Kaiser Permanente Supports Employees with Disabilities: The Technology Solution Marlene Dines, Kaiser Permanente, National Integrated Disability Management The speaker had relevant knowledge and expertise. 50% 42% Strongly Strongly The speaker developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 5 38% 8% Strongly Strongly The speaker offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. 29% 17% 46% Strongly Strongly Overall, the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 42% 42% 12% Strongly Strongly

24 24 Adaptive Technology for Self Employment and Beyond Bill Pelter, Ability Now Bay Area, Community Outreach Maureen DeCoste, Ability Now Bay Area, Finance and Marketing The speakers had relevant knowledge and expertise. The speakers developed a rapport with the audience and responded to individual questions and/or needs. 62% 38% Strongly Strongly 75% 25% Strongly Strongly The speakers offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall, the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 87% 13% Strongly Strongly 62% 25% 13% Strongly Strongly

25 25 Community Resources for Independent Living A Case Study - Ron Halog, Executive Director of Community Resources for Independent Living The speaker had relevant knowledge and expertise. The speaker developed a rapport with the audience and responded to the individual questions and/or needs. 100% Strongly Strongly 100% Strongly Strongly The speaker offered relevant/real world examples to explain the topic. Overall, the presentation was useful to my professional and/or personal development. 100% Strongly Strongly 9 6% Strongly Strongly

26 26 Special Thanks to all our Presenters! DISABILITY VISIBILITY PROJECT Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Maureen DeCoste, Ability Now Bay Area Marlene Dines, Kaiser Permanente Roberta Etcheverry, Diversified Management Group Nina Ghisselli, Office of Nina Ghisselli Ron Halog, Community Resources for Independent Living Shannon Kissinger, Swords to Plowshares Rosemarie Kwiatkowski, Alameda County Deputy County Counsel Steven Newcomb, California Department of Rehabilitation Rhonda Newman, Alameda County HRS, Disability Programs Bill Pelter, Ability Now Bay Area Michael Siver, Kaiser Permanente Michelle Alford-Williams, California Department of Rehabilitation Alice Wong, Disability Visibility Project

27 27 Most of all, a sincere Thank You to our attendees for joining & supporting us this year!

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