Harkin Summit

International summit to promote disability inclusion in a global workforce.

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#HarkinSummit Video recap - Judy Heumann @judithheumann closed the Harkin Summit on June 8 2022. To mark this iconic moment at the Summit, we look back at our time shared with Judy with her advice on how leaders must develop learning opportunities with disabled people to advance

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ICYMI: At the 2024 Harkin Disability Summit, a group of Deaf Chinese scholars presented foundational research on Deaf culture in the United States and its growing impact on Deaf education and employment in China. ​Watch the full session here: https://t.co/8Yw4cMrThv

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Chief Accessibility Officer Andrew Holbrook and Head of Public Affairs Jason Rosenberg discussed Wells Fargo’s commitment to the disability community. Hear what they say drives Wells Fargo’s work and what comes next!

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ICYMI: Wells Fargo was one of the biggest supporters of the 2024 Harkin International Disability Employment Summit! Not only did the company provide a Visionary level sponsorship of the event, but two executives also gave a keynote address.

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The conversation covered the importance of advancing disability inclusion, disrupting the narrative around disability, and more. Listen to their full conversation here: https://t.co/xRWKFbJAQm

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ICYMI: The 2024 Harkin International Disability Employment Summit, we kicked things off with a bang - a fireside chat with Sara Minkara, then-U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights and Dom Kelly, CEO of New Disabled South and New South Rising.

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ICYMI: At the 2024 Harkin Summit, a powerful panel explored the systemic barriers to upward mobility for people with disabilities and outlined steps for making disability inclusion a core business strategy, not just a checkbox.​ Watch the session here: https://t.co/ZmUB9dujge

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ICYMI: Our 2024 Harkin Summit had so many great speakers, we couldn't have just ONE keynote speaker. In just one session, we heard from speakers at @HI_UnitedStates, @Apple, and @EOCIL and their important work. Watch the full session here: https://t.co/wu7rItSZW3

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As the world’s largest accelerator for founders with disabilities, 2Gether-International now supports over 700 entrepreneurs globally through its programs.

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ICYMI: At the 2024 Harkin Summit, Diego Mariscal of 2Gether-International introduced Ecosistema Diverso, a new initiative to promote entrepreneurship and empower entrepreneurs with disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Watch the session here: https://t.co/2VLNB78Ot1

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ICYMI: At the 2024 Harkin Summit, a panel led by NASI discussed their new Task Force on AI, Emerging Tech, and Disability Benefits, which is developing guardrails to balance innovation with the rights of people with disabilities. Watch here: https://t.co/bhGXQnLYNm

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ICYMI: At the 2024 Harkin Summit, panelists explored how inclusive AI can promote equitable data practices and ensure that technological progress benefits everyone. ​Watch the session here: https://t.co/9ME4QsPiLh

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Dr. Mearns laid out the World Bank’s vision and investments in accelerating disability inclusion and inclusive employment in partnerships with governments and organizations of persons with disabilities around the world.

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ICYMI: At last year's Harkin Summit, Dr. Robin Mearns, Global Director for the Global Department for Social Development at the World Bank, gave one of the keynote addresses. You can watch his remarks here: https://t.co/AzuZrGvbrt

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Amb. Shala discussed the work to increase the employment of people with disabilities in Kosovo and the positive impact it's had on the workforce. You can watch her full address here: https://t.co/XaArsbSXEB

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ICYMI: Ambassador of Goodwill for Kosovo Elvana Shala gave a keynote address at last year's Harkin Summit.