2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Disability Inclusion for Better Business

Monday, March 14
5:00PM - 6:00PM

JW Marriott
Room 303-304
110 E 2nd St

Pp46863

How can engaging people with disabilities help your bottom line? Outdated perceptions and communication gaps alienate this group; however, the global population has crossed one billion and it's estimated that 1 in 4 of today's 20 year-olds will have a disability before they retire. Are you prepared to engage a customer with a disability? What happens when a prospective employee has a disability? People with disabilities are underserved, yet they are a loyal and growing consumer base. Understand how to respect and integrate people with disabilities to not only enhance your business, but expand your own horizons. It's not just the right thing to do, it's an investment in your future success.

Hashtags: #sxsw #Inclusion

Presenters

Brittany Déjean at SXSW

Brittany Déjean

Founder & CEO

AbleThrive

My dad was paralyzed in a car accident when I was 12, and I later realized that not everyone in our situation or with some other disability would be able to adapt and thrive like we did. A 2008 Har...

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Details

Access
Music Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXgood
Level
Beginner
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