October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and The University of Toledo is continuing its Dialogues on Diversity series with a conversation about employment and disability.
The virtual event will take place 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, on Webex.
Lisa Yost, assistant director of the UToledo Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources, will moderate the event.
Panelists include:
• Shelly Drouillard, director of UToledo Career Services;
• Kris Wray, career development specialist with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations and independence;
• La’Tarsha Cook, community influencer, advocate and co-owner of Blessdfriendzz; and
• Tinola Mayfield-Guerrero, senior vocational rehabilitation counselor with the state of Ohio’s College2Careers program.
The University of Toledo is a community that celebrates and respects people of all backgrounds and experiences. As an institution, we remain committed to building an inclusive environment free of racism, sexism, bigotry and other negative influences.
