California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Join DOR's Social Security Programs and Disability Benefit Planning Services Unit for a free webinar, Your Path to Work: Understanding Employment Networks and Ticket to Work Supports, on Thursday, September 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In this informative session, attendees will explore career planning and resources for Social Security's Ticket to Work program. Click the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/4g6AmFQ.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Are you an employer or service provider who needs a basic refresher on employment discrimination laws in California? Join California Civil Rights Department for a free webinar, Employment Discrimination Basics, on Wednesday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to noon. In this session, attendees will receive an overview of protections for people with criminal histories and people with disabilities. Click the link below to secure your spot:
https://bit.ly/4qk4cv8.

08/21/2026

📣 **Bay Area—you’re first!**

SCDD’s Community Conversations are coming to communities across California, beginning **Aug. 27 in the Bay Area.**

Join SCDD to hear updates on the Council’s work and policy developments, connect with others in your community, and share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you.

The Bay Area is just the beginning. Community Conversations will continue across California through February 2027.

📍 Find meeting times, locations and the latest information:
https://scdd.ca.gov/community-conversations/

08/21/2026

Join Choose Work! for a free webinar, What is Ticket to Work?, on Wednesday, August 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. (PT). In this session, attendees will gain insights into how the Ticket to Work program helps job seekers, and resources to guide the path to employment. Click the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/3QBDSMC.

08/21/2026

If you're a fan of this accessibility graphic, there are plenty more where that came from!

Our new free collection of graphics and posters makes it easy to bring disability inclusion into everyday communications, learning, and workplace conversations.

Explore the full suite: https://www.disabilityin.org/resource/disability-inclusion-poster-and-graphics-kit?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_brand_awareness

[ID: Graphic featuring the message "Accessibility Is For Everyone" displayed across colorful speech bubbles and circles in blue and green. Surrounding the text are white accessibility-related icons, including an ear with sound waves representing hearing access, the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol), a sign language hands icon, and a typewriter/TTY communication device. The Disability:IN logo and tagline, "Your business partner for disability inclusion," appear in a blue speech bubble at the bottom.]

08/14/2026

Starting or returning to work while receiving Social Security disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially if you are unsure where to begin. The good …

08/14/2026

Explore today's technology workforce landscape by joining EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability and representatives from Apprenti on Wednesday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to noon (PT), for a free webinar, Strengthening the Tech Workforce Through Apprenticeships, Skills-Based Hiring, and Disability Employment. Attendees will learn how employers are using apprenticeships, skills-based hiring, and accessible workforce practices to expand pathways into tech careers for workers with disabilities. Click the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/4btPcVy.

08/06/2026

The future of business is being shaped right now.

Drawing on 627 submissions across 45 countries, our newly released 2026 Disability Index Report highlights how leading organizations are advancing disability inclusion and accessibility in business while uncovering opportunities to build on that progress.

Explore the findings today: https://www.disabilityin.org/resources/disability-index-report?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_index_report

[ID: A Disability:IN branded infographic titled “2026 Disability Index Report” appears on a dark blue background with green and white accents. The title is displayed prominently in the upper left corner. On the right side, a large white rounded rectangle contains three key statistics in bold navy text: 627 Submissions, 421 Unique Organizations, and 45 Countries Represented. Decorative geometric shapes and grid elements in varying shades of blue appear in the background.]