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Advancements 24Q3 Series: Effective Business Communication
Leadership skills empowering you to do well at work and in life. Register at the link. See you there!
Session 1: Friday, July 19 at Noon CT (Zoom)
Amplifying Communication Through Human-Centered Design
with Christopher Gaines, MSM | Human Factors EngineerEngaging people means shifting from communicating to speak to communicating to listen.
Effective verbal and written communication and the design thinking process enhance this engagement. Incorporating human factors in communication ensures presentations resonate personally and memorably.Session 2: Friday, August 16 at Noon CT (Zoom)
Presenting: Effectively Engage Your Audience
with Jeff Parker, MBA, MA, CDR and Scott Pieber | CenteneWhether you are talking to one or one hundred, how you present is as important as what you have to say. Learn skills to successfully engage your audience, including active listening and adept verbal and written expression for diverse audiences.
Session 3: Friday, September, 20 at Noon CT (Zoom)
The Watercooler
Facilitated peer discussion to put your new skills into action and build your network of disabled professional peers.Advancements is a professional development workshop series for disabled talent ready to take their careers to the next level.
This program is offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of our funding partners to help disabled people thrive.
Registration is required.
ADA Anniversary at the MO History Museum
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Advancements, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Thirty-four years after being signed into the law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) continues to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
Join us for a panel discussion, performances, and resource tables that reflect on the achievements and advancements made since ADA’s enactment, explore its profound impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, and address ongoing challenges and areas for improvement in ensuring equal rights and accessibility.
Moderated by Dr. Thy Huskey, Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in the Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a faculty member in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided by DEAF Inc.
Find event details at https://mohistory.org/events/the-american-with-disabilities-act-advancements-challenges-and-the-path-forward-07-23-2024
ADA Celebration Day 2024
Rev. Harold Wilke: Disability Rights and the “Breaking of Chains”
Rev. Harold H. Wilke (1914 – 2003) was the minister who gave an invocation at the White House signing of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) with President George H.W. Bush. Wilke was born without arms on a farm in Washington, Missouri, and had to fight discrimination in school, in religious institutions, and in society throughout his life. Without his efforts and that of our disability rights ancestors, there would be no ADA. Read the event flyer for more details.
Featured Panelists:
- Philip Dietch, formerly on the Advisory Board for Rev. Wilke’s 1978 “Independence Festival” in Washington, D.C.
- Lori Becker, CEO at Starkloff Disability Institute
- DeMarco Davidson, Executive Director, Metropolitan Congregations United
Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
In-person: Chapel at Eden Theological Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 6311
Pre-event refreshments will begin at 9:15 am. Please register for this free event to help our hosts plan for hospitality.Zoom: Register for link.
Registration requested for this free event at https://paraquad.org/public-policy-advocacy
ADA Signing Ceremony photo from Washington Missouri Historical Society.
Celebrate Disability Night
The Cardinals are hosting their first-ever Celebrate Disability Night!! Grab your theme ticket for a Cardinals Disability Pride t-shirt and join us to celebrate our community and cheer the Birds to victory! We partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals for this special night that includes audio description, ASL, a peanut-free section, and more to welcome all fans to the stadium. Theme night tickets are available at all levels. Get yours and find all the details at www.mlb.com/cardinals/tickets/specials/theme-tickets/disability-pride
Dream Big Camp Parent Info Session
Does your student have a disability, IEP, or 504 plan? Learn about an amazing, transformative day camp for middle and high school students. During Dream Big Career Camp, students explore inclusive companies in St. Louis through visits and hands-on activities, all paired with our “Adulting with a Disability” curriculum.
Register now for our live, online parent information session to learn about this opportunity for your child to explore their dreams!
LAST information session is Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30pm (CT)
Advancements 24Q2 Series: Leadership and You
Leadership skills empowering you to do well at work and in life. Register at the link. See you there!
Session 1: Friday, April 19 at Noon CT (Zoom)
Leadership Math: How You Can Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Your Way to Being a More Effective Leader
with Ali Carson | Executive Coach, Movere CoachingLearn the unique needs of your team and how to become a leader worth following through trust, compassion, stability, and hope.
Session 2: Friday, May 17 at Noon CT (Zoom)
Flipping the Script: ADHD and Leadership
with Crystal Heimbeck | Senior Business Partner, Marketing Procurement | PurinaLet’s write a new narrative on leading with neurodiversity or your disability.
Session 3: Friday, June 21 at Noon CT (Zoom)
The Watercooler
Facilitated peer discussion to put your new skills into action and build your network of disabled professional peers.Advancements is offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of our funding partners to help disabled people thrive.
Registration is required.
Dream Big Parent Roundtable
Last Wednesday of the month during academic year | 6pm CT | Virtual on Zoom
To keep our families informed about transition topics and trends, Dream Big hosts roundtables for parents throughout the academic year. This space brings parents together to answer questions and share their personal experiences of success, barriers, and everything in between that exists navigating the world with their kids with disabilities.
We host community partners or parents of Dream Big alumni to share resources, insights, and expertise. The FREE Parent Roundtables are currently held virtually on the Zoom platform.
Fall Schedule TBA
Past topics included:
- Disability Services in College
- Post-Secondary Education Options
- MO ABLE Accounts
- Resources for Healthy Relationships
- Open Discussion for Parents
Black History Month 2024
Black Disabled People In the Arts
Learn More About Featured Artists and Resources:
Phife Dawg and the tradition of Disability as a Name in Black Music
Starkloff Connections Newsletter
Read about our impact, latest updates, resources, and Disability Community news! Click on a title view each issue.
April 2024: Access Everywhere
March 2024: A Win for Our Whole Community
February 2024: Dreaming Big in Middle School
January 2024: Disability Confidence
December 2023: The Purpose of a Career
November 2023: The Power of Community
October 2023: How We’re Moving the Needle on Disability Inclusion at Work
Starkloff Career Academy: Foundations
Are you launching your career? Our introductory program helps people with disabilities gain the foundational knowledge, skills, and tools they need to start their career journey.
Live, online class taught by experts in career development and disability. Over 4 weeks, you will master:
- Writing Resumes that Stand Out
- Making Unforgettable First Impressions
- Telling Your Disability Story with Confidence
- Interview Techniques to Showcase Your Skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00am – 12:00pm CT
on ZoomNext class begins April 4, 2024!
