International Disability Employment Accelerator
Application Form IDEA
An International Platform for Developing Practical Solutions for the Employment of People with Disabilities
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Photos, videos, and participant testimonials from the event will be made publicly accessible.
IDEA — An International Platform for Developing Practical Solutions for the Employment of People with Disabilities
As part of the IDEA project, we plan to create an international platform for developing practical solutions for the employment of people with disabilities.
The project will bring together business representatives, non-profit organizations, HR professionals, and social entrepreneurs. Under the guidance of experienced trainers and mentors, participants will go through an accelerator program, participate in a project lab, and create unique cases in the field of employment for people with disabilities.
The developed solutions will be presented to international experts at the final conference. The best practices will be included in a guide that can be used by anyone interested in further implementation. This collection will allow for the scaling and popularization of employment mechanisms for people with disabilities and create a platform for finding partners in other countries for collaborative projects.
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30 participants
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12 online webinars
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International speakers
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Guidebook in two languages
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Representatives from 10 cities across Russia, CIS, and the USA
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International pitch session with simultaneous translation
Target Audience
Business
Companies, employers, and HR professionals who support diversity and inclusion policies and are ready to integrate advanced methods for employing candidates with disabilities into their practices.
Non-profit organization
Non-profit organizations that support people with disabilities in employment, workplace adaptation, and professional development.
Social entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs creating business projects aimed at solving social issues and interested in attracting employees with disabilities and creating accessible products and services for such clients.
What Program Participants Will Gain
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Opportunity to learn about successful global practices for employing people with disabilities from Russia, America, and CIS countries. -
Knowledge on understanding disability and etiquette in communicating with people with disabilities. -
Exchange experience with international experts on implementing "Diversity & Inclusion" policies. -
Networking opportunities and the chance to create collaborations with participants, mentors, speakers, and trainers. -
Practical recommendations for integrating people with disabilities into company business processes. -
The IDEA final guide with the best practical solutions for inclusive employment.
Timeline
Project Trainers and Speakers
- Alex TrantsevDirector of the Inclusive Resource Center, Motivational Speaker
- David FazioFounder and President, Helix Opportunity
- Olga LoevaFounder and Director, ACT NOW Foundation
- Sofia PakHead of Diversity in Action project, ACT NOW Foundation
- Irina PudovinnikovaHead of DE&I, Grains of Good Foundation
- Yana KuchinaDisability awareness advocate, writer and journalist
- Denise RozaFounder and member of the Board of the NGO Perspektiva
- Julia VarshavskayaEditor-in-Chief, Forbes Woman & Forbes Life
- Elena BagaradnikovaInternational Expert on the rights of people with disabilities
- Kira SmirnovaProfessional with over 15 years experience in successful business development and anti-crisis management
- Vladimir VaskevichBusiness coach, TEDx speaker, excursions in the dark
- Katerina KononenkoSign Language Interpreter, Translator for the World Festival of Youth and Students, Abilympics
- Mikhail ChetvertakovHead of the Inclusive Resource Center "Paraplan," Certified Specialist in Accessible Environment Organization
Accelerator Program Schedule 2025
January 15
Introductory Meeting
January 22
Understanding Disability. What is "Inclusion"? Fears in Communication and Interaction with People with Disabilities
January 29
Current Employment Situation for People with Disabilities in Russia and the USA
February 5
Working with Visually and Hearing-Impaired Employees
February 12
Working with Employees with Musculoskeletal Disabilities, Amputations, and Motor Skill Impairments
February 19
Working with Employees with Mental Disabilities
February 26
Inclusive Leadership: Workforce Adaptation and Mentorship for Employees with Disabilities
March 5
Developing Professional Competencies for Candidates with Disabilities
March 12
Intra-Corporate Social Project Design
March 19
Business and NGO Collaboration on Employment for People with Disabilities
March 26
Current Ways to Attract Funding and Resources for Inclusive Initiatives for Business and NGOs
April 2
Master Class: "Effective Project Presentation"
Organizer
- Grains of Good Foundation is a non-profit based in California, USA.
The Foundation collaborates with non-profits, specialists and educational institutions globally.
Grains of Good Foundation is dedicated to promoting inclusion and safety, ensuring every person’s right to quality education and work.
Partners
