The World Institute on Disability (based in Oakland, CA) and JP Morgan Chase have kicked off an initiative to provide disability access at ten major community development and civil rights conferences.
The conferences are critical venues to further the discussion on disability and its intersection with other types of protected class identities. The conferences are a example, and offer hope for more of the same across the social justice and nonprofit sector. Below is the Press Release of March 2016.
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The conferences are critical venues to further the discussion on disability and its intersection with other types of protected class identities. The conferences are a example, and offer hope for more of the same across the social justice and nonprofit sector. Below is the Press Release of March 2016.
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JPMorgan Chase Kicks Off New Conference Accessibility Initiative
Increases access to 10 major community development and civil rights conferences for people with disabilities
March 23, 2016 (Washington, D.C.) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), in collaboration with the World Institute on Disability (WID), today launches its Conference Accessibility Initiative. Through this initiative, 10 of the largest community development and civil rights conferences in the United States, including the NAACP, National Fair Housing Alliance, National Housing Conference, National Urban League and the Corporation for Economic Development, will for the first time, be fully inclusive of people with disabilities and enable them to both attend and fully participate in conference sessions.
“People with disabilities experience economic hardship at rates that exceed the national average. At JPMorgan Chase, we believe that the private sector has both a responsibility and role to play in helping address economic and social challenges. Through the Conference Accessibility Initiative, JPMorgan Chase is excited to create more inclusive advocacy and community development conversations and expand the way people think about diversity and inclusion.”
Naomi Camper, Head of the Office of Nonprofit Engagement, JPMorgan Chase
Highlights of the Conference Accessibility Initiative include:
- Concierge services for conference participants with disabilities
- Scholarships provided for people with disabilities, including travel and registration costs
- Encouragement of organizations to have panel discussions on disability-related topics
“We are so excited to be part of this Conference Accessibility Initiative. There are civil rights and community development organizations doing some amazing work to help to create opportunity for low and moderate income communities. And we know—we absolutely know—that when we're talking about these communities, we are talking about people with disabilities. Thanks to the partnership with JPMorgan Chase, people with disabilities will be able to attend these conferences. We will be at the table and part of the conversation!”
Tom Foley, Deputy Director, WID
Large civil rights and community development conferences help to set the economic opportunity agenda. The conferences that JPMorgan Chase has selected attract key decision makers from the nonprofit, business and public sector communities. The Conference Accessibility Initiative aims to fully integrate disability access issues into the content and enable people with disabilities to fully participate in these critical national discussions of economic opportunity and inclusion.
For more information about the JPMorgan Chase Conference Accessibility Initiative, visit www.
About World Institute on Disability
The World Institute on Disability (WID) is a policy, research and consulting organization committed to the elimination of barriers to full social integration and the development of employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, training, public education and advocacy campaigns; and provides consulting services.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.4 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its JPMorgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.JPMorganChase.com.
https://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/news/pr/new-conference-accessibility-initiative.htm
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