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Minimizing Disability Stigma

About this workshop

Minimizing Disability Stigma

Description

Emily Goodson experienced a brain injury when she was 8 years old and has lived with a physical disability ever since. In this interactive workshop, Emily will use her personal story as well as her HR expertise to lead a discussion on dismantling disability stigma in the workplace. This session will challenge misconceptions, foster empathy, and equip participants with practical tools to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Key takeaways include:

Identifying and challenging disability stereotypes
Developing language and behaviors that promote inclusivity
Building effective communication and collaboration skills
Discussing practical strategies for fostering an accessible workplace
Becoming an ally for individuals with disabilities

About your hosts - Emily Goodson

With years of experience building culture in startups as well as my own self-concept following a brain injury, I help others overcome limitations and find hidden value in their experiences.

After experiencing a childhood brain injury at age eight, I was partially paralyzed on the left side of my body. In recovering from my injury, I rebuilt my body, re-learning to walk with two legs of different lengths and fully function with one arm and hand. As an adult, I’ve applied the lessons that I’ve learned from my lived experience with disability to help others succeed and lead happy lives.

I was recognized as a Rising Star business owner by the San Diego chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2020. American Express, Culture Amp, Lattice, and Monster.com have also featured my workplace culture expertise.

I am a published LA Times writer on dating and happiness, serve as an entrepreneur-in-residence to Verizon’s Forward for Good startup accelerators, and am an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University where I teach on the intersection of branding, diversity, and inclusion.

How to host this event

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Book your facilitator -

In Culture First Slack, join the "workshop-booking" channel and start a conversation with @Emily Goodson to arrange a time. Or email Emily at emily@workculturesmart.com

We'd recommend reaching out with some predetermined dates and times in your initial outreach to streamline the process.

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Build your event in Bevy -

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Publish and promote -

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Host event and collect feedback -

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