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Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity

Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity - 6:18

The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is 7.2%, compared to 3.6% unemployment among the general population.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss how people with disabilities can overcome barriers to employment.

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Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology

Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology - 6:18

According to the CDC, approximately 12 million American adults ages 40 and over live with some form of limited vision, from mild impairment to blindness. Visual impairment can present unique challenges, including when using in-home medical devices like select glucose monitors.

Clark Rachfal of the American Council of the Blind discusses advocacy efforts to ensure medical devices are designed to be both inclusive and accessible.

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Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap

Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap - 6:50

In 2017, 53% of deaf people were employed. What accounts for this employment gap, and how can employers ensure deaf and hard-of-hearing workers are afforded a comfortable — and accessible — working environment?

Eric Kaika of TDI, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inc., discusses the un- and under-employment of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

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Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm

Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm - 7:16

In 2018, the unemployment rate for those with a disability was more than twice the rate of those without. How can employers build a more inclusive workforce?

Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses efforts to ensure people with disabilities live a well-rounded life, including access to meaningful employment.

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Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities

Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities - 6:07

According to the Brookings Institution, 6 in 10 working-age adults with disabilities are jobless. To close the gap, employers are turning to apprenticeships.

Josh Christianson of the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT), discusses the advantages of apprenticeships — providing employees of all abilities the opportunity to learn while they earn.

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Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition - 6:03

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the United States. Disability — whether apparent or nonapparent — can impact anyone, of any age, at any time.

Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, shares how her organization is improving the lives of people with disabilities through political and economic advocacy.

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Campaigning Against Domestic Violence

Campaigning Against Domestic Violence - 6:16

Every minute, approximately 20 people experience domestic violence. What are the warning signs, and what resources are available to men and women seeking help?

Farzana Safiullah, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, provides an in-depth look into this issue, and discusses an initiative to encourage each American to help change the narrative of domestic violence.

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Pioneering America's Gay Rights Movement

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The 1969 Stonewall riots are widely recognized as a catalyst of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Fifty years later, what is the status of LGBTQ rights?

Mark Segal, LGBTQ activist, journalist and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, reflects on the history of the LGBTQ equality movement and the status of LGBTQ rights today.

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The LGBT Equality Caucus

The LGBT Equality Caucus - 5:26

In June 2008, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., established the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. That same year, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., was elected to Congress, becoming the first openly gay male elected as a freshman congressman. Rep. Polis, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus joins Paul Lisnek to reflect on what sparked his run for office a decade ago, and the work of the Caucus today.

Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality

Journey Toward LGBTQ Equality - 9:12

The LGBTQ fight for equal rights became organized in 1969, after the riots at New York City's Stonewall Inn. LGBTQ civil rights activist and author Mark Segal has been involved in the movement from its beginning. Mark joins Robert Traynham for a candid and intimate discussion about his life, his role in the fight for equality, and the state of LGBTQ rights across America and around the globe. Mark is the publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.

LGBTQ Equality in Black America

LGBTQ Equality in Black America - 5:47

Recent years have afforded many advancements in the movement for LGBTQ equality. And while public opinion polls show that visibility and acceptance continue to rise, not all subgroups reap the same benefits. For African-Americans who identify as LGBTQ, equality gaps do exist across earning ability, health issues and inclusion.

David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the black equality gap, along with his organization’s efforts to foster higher rates of acceptance and visibility for the black LGBTQ population.

LGBTQ Pride in Rural America

LGBTQ Pride in Rural America - 6:30

While America’s LGBTQ population is highly visible in select metropolitan areas, LGBTQ people and their families live in every single geographic region of the United States, including rural communities. While challenges that contribute to a sense of LGBTQ isolation exist in rural America, many choose to remain, making homes and raising families with pride.

Julianna Gonen, Policy Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, discusses the organization’s “Rural Pride Campaign” and advocacy efforts to increase access to services for LGBTQ populations outside of urban areas.

A Face for Transgender Rights

A Face for Transgender Rights - 7:50

A 2017 Pew Research Center study reports that Americans are becoming more accepting in their views of LGBTQ people, with 63 percent of respondents saying that homosexuality should be accepted by society. However, when it comes to transgender people, the public is split over whether acceptance has gone far enough, too far, or if the current level of acceptance is just right. As the movement for LGBTQ equality continues, what is the state of discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression?

Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, published her coming-out letter in the student newspaper at American University, launching her career as a transgender advocate and putting a face on the cause for transgender rights.

Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community

Combatting Inequities Within the LGBTQ Community - 5:15

LGBTQ Americans have seen many advances in recent years but benefits of those advances have not been spread equally. There are marginalized groups within the LGBTQ community contending with high rates of poverty, HIV infection and discrimination.

Kierra Johnson, Deputy Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, discusses inequities that exist within the equality movement.

LGBTQ Authenticity at Work

LGBTQ Authenticity at Work - 5:43

In 2017, the American Psychological Association reported that social isolation and loneliness are major health threats that will continue to grow. This impacts the LGBTQ community, especially for those who are closeted or restrain their authentic identity in the workplace. As more Americans continue to identify as LGBTQ, how can the business world adapt?

Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, discusses the need for businesses to foster a culture of authenticity and belonging for all employees.

The Out for America Project

The Out for America Project - 5:54

In 1974, Kathy Kozachenko was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council in Michigan, becoming the first openly gay or lesbian candidate elected to public office in the United States. Forty-four years later, representation stands at 539 elected officials who openly identify as LGBTQ, holding public office from municipal to federal levels. While this number is at an all-time high, this population remains underrepresented at just 0.1 percent of all elected official nationwide.

Ruben Gonzales, Vice President of Leadership Initiatives at the LGBTQ Victory Institute, joins Paul Lisnek to discuss efforts to increase the ranks of LGBTQ elected officials and create a national network to help further LGBTQ equality through the organization’s “Out for America Census Project.

America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy

America’s Bustling LGBTQ Economy - 5:21

There are an estimated 1.4 million LGBTQ-owned businesses in America today contributing $1.7 trillion to the national economy. More than 1,000 of these businesses are officially certified as LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE) by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

A discussion with Jacob Palalay, Senior Director of Corporate Relations for the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, about the economic contributions of LGBTQ businesses and the benefits of being certified as an LGBTBE.

Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap

Closing Rural America's LGBTQ Tech Gap - 5:42

The internet has changed the way the world exchanges information. And for the LGBTQ population, the internet can be a lifeline and an important resource for identity and community formation, connections to local LGBTQ organizations, and vital online support spaces. Digital access can be limited, however, especially in rural America.

Christopher Wood, Executive Director of the LBGT Technology Partnership and Institute, discusses how this technology gap impacts LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, along with efforts to boost digital inclusion.

Journey to Workplace Equality part 2

Journey to Workplace Equality part 2 - 3:56

Twenty years ago, only four percent of Fortune 500 companies had any kind of protection for LGBT people. Today, only about four percent don't have those protections. Selisse Berry, Founder and CEO of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates reflects on the work she and her organization have done over the past two decades and the work yet to be done for LGBT Equality. Click here for part 1 of Journey to Workplace Equality. Visit Out and Equal on the web Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

Journey to Workplace Equality part 1

Journey to Workplace Equality part 1 - 2:59

Twenty years ago, only four percent of Fortune 500 companies had any kind of protection for LGBT people. Today, only about four percent don't have those protections. Selisse Berry, Founder and CEO of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates reflects on the work she and her organization have done over the past two decades and the work yet to be done for LGBT Equality. This discussion continues in part 2 (Journey to Workplace Equality). Visit Out and Equal on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017.

Preserving LGBTQ History part 1

Preserving LGBTQ History part 1 - 4:03

As the fight for LGBTQ equality continues to move forward, a movement is underway to preserve the stories of the past. Chris Rudisill, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Florida joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of preserving this history to build a heritage for future generations. This discussion continues in part 2 (Preserving LGBTQ History). Visit the Stonewall National Museum and Archives on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

Preserving LGBTQ History part 2

Preserving LGBTQ History part 2 - 2:59

As the fight for LGBTQ equality continues to move forward, a movement is underway to preserve the stories of the past. Chris Rudisill, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Florida joins Robert Traynham to discuss the importance of preserving this history to build a heritage for future generations. Click here for part 1 of Preserving LGBTQ History. Visit the Stonewall National Museum and Archives on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 2 of 2.

Transgender Equality part 1

Transgender Equality part 1 - 5:02

In December of 2016, the National Center formTransgender Equality released results of the largest survey of transgender people conducted to date. Some of the key findings include: Nearly half (47%) of respondents have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. A staggering 39% of respondents were currently experiencing serious psychological distress, compared with only 5% of the U.S. population. Nearly one-third (29%) of transgender respondents were living in poverty, compared to 14% in the U.S. population. A major contributor to the high rate of poverty is respondents' 15% unemployment rate-three times higher that of the U.S. population at the time of the survey (5%). Nearly one-third (30%) of respondents have been homeless at some point in their lifetime, and 12% were homeless in the year prior to completing the survey. Mara Keisling, Executive Director of NCTE joins Robert Traynham for a discussion about Transgender Equality. This discussion continues in part 2 (Transgender Equality). Visit?the National Center for Transgender Equality on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.

Transgender Equality part 2

Transgender Equality part 2 - 4:35

In December of 2016, the National Center formTransgender Equality released results of the largest survey of transgender people conducted to date. Some of the key findings include: Nearly half (47%) of respondents have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. A staggering 39% of respondents were currently experiencing serious psychological distress, compared with only 5% of the U.S. population. Nearly one-third (29%) of transgender respondents were living in poverty, compared to 14% in the U.S. population. A major contributor to the high rate of poverty is respondents' 15% unemployment rate-three times higher that of the U.S. population at the time of the survey (5%). Nearly one-third (30%) of respondents have been homeless at some point in their lifetime, and 12% were homeless in the year prior to completing the survey. Mara Keisling, Executive Director of NCTE joins Robert Traynham for a discussion about Transgender Equality. Click here for part 1 of Transgender Equality. Visit?the National Center for Transgender Equality on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 2 of 2.

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